Armed with a Compass: A Northern Exposure Conference

WHAT IS ARMED WITH A COMPASS?
Armed with a Compass is a multi-day conference. Part workshop, part networking and part showcasing, together we will deep dive into the climate crisis from the perspective of rural arts and events organizers. With record-shattering drought, fire and flood seasons a normalized phenomena in British Columbia, the importance of swift and compassionate response while also continuing to provide meaningful experiences to the artists and audiences we serve holds particular weight with rural arts and events organizers.

Armed with a Compass is rooted in information sharing, and will blossom into active time for writing, discussion, planning and review. It is intended to be a deeper-than-surface dive as we broach the manifestation of the climate crisis in rural BC and its impact on the systems of arts presentation that have long been a standard means of livelihood for artists and organizers.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:
Folks living/working in the Arts in non-metropolitan areas come away with strengthened and comprehensive emergency plans and the knowledge and confidence to implement them when needed.

A greater understanding of the role of the Arts in emergency planning, management, and community recovery.

Knowledge sharing and deepened relationships between the emergency response and disaster recovery and the Arts sectors.

New and rekindled relationships with rural presenters and artists from around BC.

HOW IS THIS HAPPENING

A bar of logos from Island Mountain Arts, The government of Canada, Arts BC, Rural Arts Inclusion Lab and Vancouver Foundation.

Northern Exposure is made possible through the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, Arts BC and the Vancouver Foundation Recovery and Resilience Grant; and the Rural Arts Inclusion Lab (RAIL)

LOGISTIC DETAILS FOR NORTHERN EXPOSURE ATTENDEES
DATES:
Opening Reception: Wednesday March 20th at 7:00 PM | Island Mountain Arts (2323 Pooley Street)

Day 1: Thursday March 21st from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with Showcase from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Day 2: Friday March 22nd from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with Showcase from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Day 3 – Wrap Up: Saturday March 23rd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LOCATION:
Wells, B.C. + Barkerville, B.C. | SECWÉPEMC AND DAKELH TERRITORY

COST:
$180.00 + GST

Modest Breakfast and Lunch included from the 21-23 dates.

Participants are responsible for their own evening meals, accommodations, and travel expenses.

SUPPORTS AVAILABLE:
Bursaries are available to assist with registration and travel costs. Island Mountain Arts can also assist with finding accommodations for participants. Details in the registration form.

Get in touch with Elyssia at northernexposure@imarts.com for more information.