Art in the Face of Adversity
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Unitarian Church of Montreal | Montréal, QC
About this Event
ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW
Compétences d’affaires pour âmes créatives : Créer face à l’adversité
24 avril • Animé par Sonali Karnick (CBC)
Une journée pratique pour aider les artistes à développer leur carrière, naviguer le changement et renforcer leur créativité — avec panels, conférences, performances et réseautage.
🔥 Prévente
Inscrivez‑vous avant le 13 avril et économisez 10 $ (billet en présentiel).
🎯 Au programme
– Adapter sa pratique à l’ère de l’IA
– Stratégies de santé mentale pour les artistes
– Développer sa visibilité et son public
– Comprendre les programmes et financements du CALQ
– Créer après la migration : perspectives d’artistes
🎤 Panels & conférences
Avec :
Omar Bernal • Caroline Marcoux‑Gendron • Rameez Karim • Gavin Seal • Marianne Berthelette • Nicolas Lachance‑Brais • Simon Peacock • Isabelle Van Grimde • Guillaume Thériault • Kalika Hastings • Équipe YES (Stacey & Caroline)
🎶 Performances
– Veils of Bollywood
– Eleuthera
Lancement de la version anglaise de Musique Immigration
🤝 Réseautage
Un 5 à 7 pour rencontrer la communauté artistique et élargir votre réseau.
💻 En ligne ou en présentiel
Accessible partout pour les artistes du Québec. Presentation en anglais.
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Business Skills for Creative Souls: Art in the Face of Adversity
April 24 • Hosted by CBC’s Sonali Karnick
Join us for a full day of panels, practical learning, and real conversations designed to help artists adapt, grow, and thrive creatively and professionally — whether you’re building visibility, navigating funding, or rethinking your practice in an era of rapid change.
🔥 Early Bird Pricing
Register by Monday, April 13 to save $10 on in‑person tickets.
🌟 What You’ll Gain:
• Tools to adapt your practice in an AI-driven landscape
• Mental health strategies designed specifically for creatives
• Ways to boost your visibility and grow your audience
• Clear insights into CALQ programs and how to approach funding
• A deeper understanding of how migration shapes artistic identity
• Connections with other artists navigating the same challenges
🎤 Panels & Talks
Building an Artistic Life After Migration (Panel)
Speakers:
– Omar Bernal — Visual Artist
– Caroline Marcoux‑Gendron — Musique Immigration
– Rameez Karim — Dancer
Moderator: Fred Azeredo — ELAN
New Money Models for Filmmakers
With Gavin Seal — practical tools to sustain your filmmaking practice.
Creative Work and Mental Health
With Marianne Berthelette — Centre psychologique pour artistes
Creative Practice in the Age of AI (Panel)
– Nicolas Lachance‑Brais — 2D/3D Artist
– Simon Peacock — Actor & President, ACTRA Montreal
– Isabelle Van Grimde — Artistic Director, Van Grimde Corps Secrets
Understanding CALQ: Funding Programs and Opportunities
With Guillaume Thériault
Stop Waiting to Be Discovered: Build Your Own Visibility
With Kalika Hastings
Build Your Dream Team
With YES Artist Business Coaches Stacey & Caroline
Explore what an ideal support system looks like — and how to create one.
🎶 Live Performances & Special Launches
– Live performances by Veils of Bollywood and Eleuthera
– Official launch of the English version of the Musique Immigration platform
🤝 Connect & Network
Stay for our closing 5à7 to meet collaborators, expand your community, and build meaningful connections.
💻 Attend Online or In Person
The event is also available online, ensuring that Quebec‑based artists can participate from anywhere. This event will be presented in English.
👥 Who Should Attend
This event is perfect for:
– Artists and creators of all disciplines
– Newcomer artists building their network
– Filmmakers and multidisciplinary creatives
– Artists seeking funding, visibility, or business skills
– Anyone exploring the intersection of arts, AI, and wellbeing
This year’s conference is your chance to connect with fellow creatives, learn from industry leaders, and take concrete steps to strengthen your artistic career.
concrete steps to strengthen
Don’t miss this inspiring day of fresh ideas, practical tools, and meaningful networking!eee
Where is it happening?
Unitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 Boulevard de Maisonneuve West, Montréal, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 16.82 to CAD 37.52



















