Why Art? Why Now? Free online discussions delve into ways the arts can help make for a better future, November 19 and 26
Virtual talks co-presented by BC Alliance for Arts and Culture and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs are open to the public
Jan (DJ) Derbyshire co-hosts a free online panel discussion about mental health and the arts as part of Why Art? Why Now? Photo via UBC.
Why Art? Why Now? runs online on November 19 and 26.
WITH THE WORLD seemingly upside down, the arts have never felt more vital or more threatened.
Why Art? Why Now? is a series of discussions between artists and diverse experts about how creativity and culture can help make the world a better place, especially in the face of such turbulent times. BC Alliance for Arts and Culture and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs are co-presenting the two online discussions, which are open to the public and free and include ASL interpretation.
The Arts and Mental Health is the title of the November 19 session, from 10 to 11:15 am.
Multidisciplinary artist Jan (JD) Derbyshire—who specializes in the design of playful and interactive experiences in theatre, movement, comedy, media, and events that explore diversity, belonging, civic engagement, and more—leads the chat alongside Lisa Brown, founder of Workman Arts. One of the world’s biggest multidisciplinary arts and mental-health organizations, Workman Arts emboldens aspiring, emerging, and established artists living with mental illness and addiction.
On November 26 from 2 to 3:15 pm, the discussion turns to Creating a Culture of Well-Being.
Writer, speaker, social activist and consultant Arlene Goldbard (president of the board of directors of The Shalom Center and cofounder of groups such as San Francisco Artworkers’ Coalition and Bay Area Lawyers for the Arts and Draft Help) will host with Judith Marcuse, esteemed Vancouver dancer, choreographer, director, producer, educator, consultant, writer, and lecturer who’s also the founder of the International Centre of Art for Social Change.
For full details and to register, visit BC Alliance.
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