Arts for Equity Symposium | Schedule of Events
Day 1 – February 25, 2026 – Professional Practices
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(1-4pm) 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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(5-7pm) 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.
Day 2 – February 26, 2026 – Finances and Funding
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(1-3pm) 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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(4-5:30 pm) ArtsNL Grant Writing Session (ONLINE)
Day 3 – February 27, 2026 – Skill-Sharing
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(1-3pm) 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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(5-7pm) Bio Materials Workshop with visiting artist Sun Forest – Eastern Edge Studio
Day 4 – February 28, 2026 – Exhibition Reception and Celebration
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(10:30am-12:30pm) Acting for ESL performers with Santiago Guzmán, Eastern Edge studio
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(1-4pm) Arts for Equity Exhibition Artist Talks – ONLINE
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(6-8pm) Exhibition Reception – 235 Water Street
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(8pm-10pm) Symposium Afterparty – The Space, 72 Harbour Drive