« #BigFeels: Creating Space for Mental Health in the Arts Symposium will explore the intersectionalities of mental health and the arts and will create positive connections in our communities through meaningful conversations!
Presented by Workman Arts
Generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.
Join us to explore engaging topics that relate to:
- Resource sharing to support more equitable, engaging and inclusive spaces;
- How we better support artists with mental health lived experiences;
- Mindfulness towards better incorporating processes and approaches to mental wellness within our organizations;
- Creating connections with youth and racialized communities to have more meaningful conversations around mental health
VENUE LOCATIONS:
Monday May 28, 2018: Artscape Youngplace
180 Shaw Street; tour Mindset exhibit and launch party with live entertainment (7:30-9:30pm)
*Light snacks and refreshment will be provided, live performance and entertainment.
Tuesday & Wednesday May 29 + 30, 2018: Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street; 2-day symposium (9:30 & 10 AM – 5:30 PM)
*Lunch provided on both days.
IMPORTANT: All registrations made by Tuesday May 22, 2018 at 12 noon guarantee your meals (and any dietary requests). After this date meals will not be included with registration.
If you require ASL support, please register no later than 12noon on May 22, 2018. Thank you for your understanding.
For more information and the FULL SCHEDULE, click here.
*Both venues are wheelchair accessible
*If you require ASL interpretation or any other accessibility support; please contact Symposium Producer, Parul Pandya: parul_pandya@workmanarts.com or phone Scott at 416 583 4339 extension 5″
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