Emerging Thinkers

To bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to this year's conference, we decided to integrate a Pecha Kucha format through the Emerging Thinkers Speed Speaker Series.  Moderated by Shannon Litzenbeger, Metcalf Arts Policy Fellow, speakers included Kwende Kefentse, Janet Naclia, Devon Ostrom and Alex Rogalski. Here are a few interesting points they brought up:

-Artists are now engaging in a variety of different practices and their jobs are becoming more diverse.

-Technology is an invaluable tool for emerging artists, but it does not necessarily replace interpersonal networks.

-Community, space and place all play integral roles in how art is created and used. 

-Arts policy education needs to be promoted in diverse sectors and settings (e.g. post-secondary institutions).