Arts for Equity Symposium
Day 1 – February 25, 2026 – Professional Practices
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Artist Empowerment Session – This event will include: headshot photographer Ritchie Perez, cv + artist bio station led by Amanda Penney, Anti-Racism Coalition resource station, Henna by Preet and other arts resources.
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Open Studio + Meet and Greet-No pre-registration needed– This event will include: music, art supplies, and refreshments. Feel free to bring anything you are working on.
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Day 2 – February 26, 2026 – Finances and Funding
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Panel discussion “How to build your career as an artist” – Featuring: Santiago Guzmán (moderator), Brian Amadi, Nelson White, Dr. Jing Xia, Jessica Brown, and Wayne Broomfield.
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ArtsNL Grant Writing Session (ONLINE)
Day 3 – February 27, 2026 – Skill-Sharing
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Panel discussion “Sharing your culture through art” – Featuring: Ashley Hemmings (moderator), Nasim Makaremi Nia, Hadiza Bello, Sarah Khraishi and Jessica Winters.
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Bio Materials Workshop with visiting artist Sun Forest – Eastern Edge Studio
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Day 4 – February 28, 2026 – Exhibition Reception and Celebration
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Acting for ESL performers with Santiago Guzmán, Eastern Edge studio
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Arts for Equity Exhibition Artist Talks – ONLINE
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Exhibition Reception – 235 Water Street
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Symposium Afterparty – The Space, 72 Harbour Drive
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