How can we reinvent publicly funded art institutions to better serve their artists and communities? Artist-run-centres are a crucial lifeline for emerging artistic practices and conversations, so how do we keep them vital? YYZ Artists’ Outlet and Onsite Gallery at OCAD University co-present a FREE panel discussion and workshop to collectively discuss the work that’s been done and the work that’s needed for artist-run-centres to continually reinvent themselves.

With:

ANA BARAJAS

Curator and Director, YYZ Artists’ Outlet

EMILY GOVE

Artist and Director, XPACE Cultural Centre

LISA DEANNE SMITH

Curator, Onsite Gallery, OCAD University

CHEYANNE TURIONS

Curator and Artistic Director, Trinity Square Video

JOSHUA VETTIVELU

Artist and Director of Programming, Whippersnapper Gallery

Event is FREE, all are welcome

Refreshments will be provided

Space is wheelchair accessible