State of the Arts is a community consultation aimed to better understand how we as artists, cultural workers, arts organizers, funders, and audiences are all connected, and how we can help each other strengthen our arts community together through thoughtful collaboration and meaningful exchanges.
ELAN recognizes that there are many rapidly evolving conversations regarding access, inclusion, working conditions, economics, appropriation, and other barriers that prevent our community from thriving. Through this project, we commit to actively listen and find practical ways to recognize and validate the diverse experiences of artists who speak in English and who make up an important segment of Quebec’s evolving identity.
State of the Arts Activation Conference, February 2019.
Video was created by Daybi.
State of the Arts at a Glance
- Compile and share existing resources
- Build relationships in Montreal and the Regions
- Send out individual & organization surveys, and conduct numerous regional consultations across Quebec
- Identify and support meaningful opportunities and initiatives
Still from video by Daybi.