The Arts Census Report collects insights and perspectives from 70 local artists to create a unified vision of the arts in Brantford/Brant, how the past influences their decisions, and their vision for a successful future. The Arts Ecology of Brantford/Brant collaborated with local artists and creative institutions to undertake a census this past summer on… Continue reading Local artists shape future strategies for the arts in Brantford and Brant following an Arts Census Report
The Arts Census offers our artists and creatives an opportunity to provide their honest views, opinions, and suggestions about the state of the arts in Brantford/Brant, how this influences their work and its outcomes, and their visions for the future. The results of the Arts Census will be compiled into a public report to be shared online in the fall. The report will also be presented to institutions such as Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, Wilfrid Laurier University, the City of Brantford, and the County of Brant.
Something which he believes does not happen to many people, Bob Egan undertook a dramatic career and lifestyle change in midlife. He “lived out his dreams being on the road” as a musician with Blue Rodeo, but recently retired from playing to work as Manager of Community Connections and Development at the Kitchener Public Library and… Continue reading “Arts Without Permission” or Seven Tales from the Field: Notes on Bob Egan’s VIA Address at Salon #3
The key point of Dr. Kathryn Carter’s talk is to implore us to “be unrealistic” when it comes to building a future for “Arts & Culture” in Brantford/Brant. By letting our imaginations flourish, we can build the sort of creative ecology that we want as artists: one that nurtures us to create and innovate, and… Continue reading “Being Unrealistic” or Innovation Through Collective Imagination: Notes on Dr. Kathryn Carter’s Keynote at Salon #3
Goal: To develop, through organic means, a mid-sized performance venue in Brantford/Brant that caters to the needs of community and independent artists looking for an affordable venue that hosts ~250 patrons. Status: In Progress (Phase 2) About In recent years, artists in Brantford/Brant – particularly in the performing arts – have been seeking help from City… Continue reading Developing a Mid-Sized Performance Venue
The term “arts ecology” has been explored in recent years as way to understand the changing arts environment in a post-social reality. Artists and arts organizations face many challenges around financial sustainability, resource scarcity, and shifting audience preferences. Recently, scholars in performance studies, anthropology, economic development, and other social sciences, as well as government and… Continue reading Towards an Ecological Understanding of the Arts
