« What comes to mind when you think of your local arts community? Perhaps you think of work by local artists displayed in store windows. You might think of Culture Days activities and local arts festivals. Maybe you didn’t even know you had an arts community. Whatever your impression of your local art world, there is always knowledge to be gained and opportunities for growth. This is why we need your help. You can play a role in the arts community helping it to thrive in your city, increasing its impact upon the public.

The White Water Gallery is hosting the Dream Big Conference, May 27-30th, 2015. We want to connect with the North Bay arts community as well as other Ontario communities in order to assess the state and effectiveness of our cultural sector. This is where you can get involved. The White Water Gallery is conducting research leading up to the conference. This project will take a critical look at the current state of our local arts community and allow people to reflect upon their personal ability to improve it. During this exhibition there will be a series of interactive installations inviting the public to engage and contribute their thoughts. The research will be conducted from January 13th to March 7th 2015. Come down to the gallery (122 Main St. E., North Bay) and participate or join the conversation online on Facebook. »

Submitted by Lesley Lane, White Water Gallery
Read White Water Gallery’s profile on ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map