Art in the Face of Adversity

ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW

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.

Inscrivez‑vous avant le 13 avril et économisez 10 $ (billet en présentiel).

– 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

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)

– Veils of Bollywood
– Eleuthera

Lancement de la version anglaise de Musique Immigration

Un 5 à 7 pour rencontrer la communauté artistique et élargir votre réseau.

Accessible partout pour les artistes du Québec. Presentation en anglais.

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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.

Register by Monday, April 13 to save $10 on in‑person tickets.

• 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

Speakers:
– Omar Bernal — Visual Artist
– Caroline Marcoux‑Gendron — Musique Immigration
– Rameez Karim — Dancer
Moderator: Fred Azeredo — ELAN

With Gavin Seal — practical tools to sustain your filmmaking practice.

With Marianne Berthelette — Centre psychologique pour artistes

– Nicolas Lachance‑Brais — 2D/3D Artist
– Simon Peacock — Actor & President, ACTRA Montreal
– Isabelle Van Grimde — Artistic Director, Van Grimde Corps Secrets

With Guillaume Thériault

With Kalika Hastings

With YES Artist Business Coaches Stacey & Caroline
Explore what an ideal support system looks like — and how to create one.

– Live performances by Veils of Bollywood and Eleuthera
– Official launch of the English version of the Musique Immigration platform

Stay for our closing 5à7 to meet collaborators, expand your community, and build meaningful connections.

The event is also available online, ensuring that Quebec‑based artists can participate from anywhere. This event will be presented in English.

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

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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