Losing Site


OCAD University and Art Gallery of Ontario host two consecutive public forums to discuss the opportunities and implications of Toronto’s construction boom on public art by collectively imagining new social and economic models that support long term ambitions for a diversified and unique approach to art within public spaces.

 
DateWednesday, March 1, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost

Free

Email

rbuxtonpotts@ocadu.ca

Website

http://www.facebook.com/events/278452882587951/

Location

OCAD University100 McCaul St Auditorium

Losing Site: Public Art Space-Place-Site within Toronto’s Rapidly Developing Urban Geography

OCAD U & AGO Public Art Forum

 

Session 1: Wednesday March 1, 2017, 7:00pm 100 McCaul Auditorium, OCAD University

Session 2: Tuesday March 7, 2017, 7:00pm Jackman Hall, AGO

 

OCAD University and Art Gallery of Ontario host two consecutive public forums to discuss the opportunities and implications of Toronto’s construction boom on public art by collectively imagining new social and economic models that support long term ambitions for a diversified and unique approach to art within public spaces.

 

These discussions will frame new imaginaries and possible trajectories to sustain ‘sites’ that allow for the existence of art and public art spaces within the downtown core. We seek visions that can help articulate policies towards maintaining diversity and texture in Toronto’s rapidly changing urban program. 

Inviting a creative and engaged circle to collectively imagine, the panel will survey new social and economic models that could support long term ambitions for public art space and site in Toronto.

The questions and discussions are informed by the Redefining Public Art collaborative research group from OCAD University & University of Toronto. 

 

Session 1: Wednesday March 1, 2017, 7:00pm 100 McCaul Auditorium, OCAD University

Session 1 will explore various perspectives, visions and criteria of value for the future of public art in Toronto, considering relevance, inclusivity, site specificity and cultural difference and observing notions of site in relation to colonialism, immigration, and generational differences. What will the public art landscape in Toronto look like in 20 years, what kind of narrative will we choose to be our legacy? What does sustained public engagement really look like?  

Introduction President Sara Diamond

Overview of OCAD U/ UofT Public Art Research Prof. Marie-Josee Therrien & Prof. Dan Silver  

Panelists: 

1. Rebecca Carbin

2. Aisha Sasha John

3. Kari Cwynar

4. Catherine Dean

5. Ben Mills

Moderated by Jacob Zimmer 

Organized by Ala Roushan & Xenia Benivolski

 https://www.facebook.com/events/278452882587951/

 

Session 2: Tuesday March 7, 2017, 7:00pm Jackman Hall, AGO

Session 2 will draw conclusions from the first session with a focused panel articulating possible trajectories moving forth. This session will address how we can mobilize some of the creative and socially conscious ambitions for the future of Toronto’s public art. Looking to the future, strategies will be discussed to make meaningful change in policy and practice that complement the City’s growth in diversity and geography, addressing the new mediums and conversations taking place. Together we will discuss where Toronto goes next.

Introduction President Sara Diamond

Overview of The Artful City Ilana Altman

Panelists: 

TBD

Moderated by Jacob Zimmer 

Organized by Ala Roushan & Xenia Benivolski

 

Special thank you to Paola Poletto and Kathleen Mclean for their support.

DateWednesday, March 1, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost

Free

Email

rbuxtonpotts@ocadu.ca

Website

http://www.facebook.com/events/278452882587951/

Location

OCAD University100 McCaul St Auditorium

Losing Site Graphic Image
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Losing Site: Public Art Space-Place-Site within Toronto’s Rapidly Developing Urban Geography

OCAD U & AGO Public Art Forum

 

Session 1: Wednesday March 1, 2017, 7:00pm 100 McCaul Auditorium, OCAD University

Session 2: Tuesday March 7, 2017, 7:00pm Jackman Hall, AGO

 

OCAD University and Art Gallery of Ontario host two consecutive public forums to discuss the opportunities and implications of Toronto’s construction boom on public art by collectively imagining new social and economic models that support long term ambitions for a diversified and unique approach to art within public spaces.

 

These discussions will frame new imaginaries and possible trajectories to sustain ‘sites’ that allow for the existence of art and public art spaces within the downtown core. We seek visions that can help articulate policies towards maintaining diversity and texture in Toronto’s rapidly changing urban program. 

Inviting a creative and engaged circle to collectively imagine, the panel will survey new social and economic models that could support long term ambitions for public art space and site in Toronto.

The questions and discussions are informed by the Redefining Public Art collaborative research group from OCAD University & University of Toronto. 

 

Session 1: Wednesday March 1, 2017, 7:00pm 100 McCaul Auditorium, OCAD University

Session 1 will explore various perspectives, visions and criteria of value for the future of public art in Toronto, considering relevance, inclusivity, site specificity and cultural difference and observing notions of site in relation to colonialism, immigration, and generational differences. What will the public art landscape in Toronto look like in 20 years, what kind of narrative will we choose to be our legacy? What does sustained public engagement really look like?  

Introduction President Sara Diamond

Overview of OCAD U/ UofT Public Art Research Prof. Marie-Josee Therrien & Prof. Dan Silver  

Panelists: 

1. Rebecca Carbin

2. Aisha Sasha John

3. Kari Cwynar

4. Catherine Dean

5. Ben Mills

Moderated by Jacob Zimmer 

Organized by Ala Roushan & Xenia Benivolski

 https://www.facebook.com/events/278452882587951/

 

Session 2: Tuesday March 7, 2017, 7:00pm Jackman Hall, AGO

Session 2 will draw conclusions from the first session with a focused panel articulating possible trajectories moving forth. This session will address how we can mobilize some of the creative and socially conscious ambitions for the future of Toronto’s public art. Looking to the future, strategies will be discussed to make meaningful change in policy and practice that complement the City’s growth in diversity and geography, addressing the new mediums and conversations taking place. Together we will discuss where Toronto goes next.

Introduction President Sara Diamond

Overview of The Artful City Ilana Altman

Panelists: 

TBD

Moderated by Jacob Zimmer 

Organized by Ala Roushan & Xenia Benivolski

 

Special thank you to Paola Poletto and Kathleen Mclean for their support.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD University100 McCaul St Auditorium
Website: 
http://www.facebook.com/events/278452882587951/
Email: 
rbuxtonpotts@ocadu.ca
Cost: 
Free
Keywords: 
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