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Identity & Art Making

Date
March 7, 2024
Cost
Free
Location
CEAD, 115 McCaul St., 3rd Floor
Light beige background with three black and white images of Amanda Amour Lynx, Greg Staats, and Edan Maxam in the top centre. Text in red and black: "GREG STAATS AMANDA AMOUR LYNX EDAN MAXAM moderated by Tristian M and Emilia N. IDENTITY & ART MAKING MARCH 7, 2024 ~ 115 MCCAUL, 3RD FLOOR LUNCH 1-2 PM ~ PANEL 2-3:30 PM a discussion on the complexities that are felt when creating work as an Indigenous artist, expanding on notions of what Indigenous art is and setting boundaries in professional settings."

Identity and Art Making

Date/Time: Thursday, March 7, 2024

1:00-2:00 PM: Lunch

2:00-3:30 PM: Panel


 

Location: 115 McCaul St., 3rd Floor

 

Join OCAD University’s Indigenous Student Centre and the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers for “Identity and Art Making” a lunch and panel conversation featuring Amanda Amour Lynx, Greg Staats, and Edan Maxam. The panel is moderated by Tristian M and Emilia N. featuring a discussion on the complexities that are felt when creating work as an Indigenous artist, expanding on notions of what Indigenous art is and setting boundaries in professional settings.

 

Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and leave with strategies to navigate their creative practice.

 

This panel is open to Indigenous OCAD U students, alumni, and members of the Indigenous community.

 

Access notes:

  • There will stim toys available for participants 
  • A meal will be provided as part of the event 
  • OCAD U does not require masks on campus. As the decision to wear a mask is now one of individual choice, we ask that all members of the community demonstrate respect for those who continue to wear masks for health and safety reasons. Masks will continue to be supplied in the CEAD.
  • Accessibility information is available on our Visit Our Centre webpage. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions for specific accessibility needs. Please email Alexandra Hong at ahong@ocadu.ca. 

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