Cultivate: What does it take to be an artist right now?

Описание: Join Cilla, Sumaiya, Rosie Monday and E, as they explore the question, “What does it take to be an artist right now?”, moderated by Pree.

Artists, performers and leaders share the transformations that their creative practices have fostered in their lives and communities. Deconstructing the social inequities they face - ableism, isolation, trauma, environmental degradation, the impacts of the pandemic, and the dismissiveness of the mainstream art world - they expose the fault lines of the creative sector and forge a path towards solace, accessibility, healing, DIY practices, sustainable livelihoods, and their purpose as creators.

In June 2023, SKETCH hosted Cultivate: The Journey to Building a Thriving Creative Sector, a series of conversations between artists, performers and community leaders exploring critical questions in today’s arts and culture sector.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada’s Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program.

Additional support for NextUp! and Legal Lab comes from the Government of Canada’s Employment and Social Development Canada, Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and the Tropicana Community Services, Toronto Arts Council, Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation, and TD Bank Group.

Video: Jahmal Nugent @ninjahmal
Audio Tech: Evan Vincent