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SJICF PANELS 2024
Circus in British Columbia:
Elevating, Supporting, Growing Together
Friday, September 20th
3:00-4:30pm @ The Well Room
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Join us for an engaging panel discussion where our diverse panel of experts, Sandi Croft, Renée Mak, and Ryan Stephenson, will share their insights on leveraging creativity to navigate life and its inevitable changes.
Sandi, Renée, and Ryan will tell stories of how they strive to integrate their creative passions with their evolving life circumstances, and how creativity and community intersect during pivotal life transitions.
Listen in and learn from industry peers who have turned transitions and challenges into catalysts for personal and professional growth.
Whether facing a major life change or simply looking to enhance your creative journey, this panel will offer valuable personal perspectives and actionable advice for staying inspired and connected.
Life Through a Creative Lens
Saturday, September 21st
2:00-3:30pm @ Eastern Edge Gallery
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This moderated panel is dedicated to celebrating and advancing the vibrant circus community in British Columbia, bringing together the views and experiences of a diverse range of circus folk.
Experience firsthand the spirit of inclusivity and support that defines the BC circus community and spawned the dynamic and growing hub, Circollective – a non-profit society for circus artists by circus artists. Circollective provides a platform for artists to cultivate and express their unique circus identities.
The session will cover a variety of topics, including:
* Building and maintaining an encompassing, supportive, and inclusive community
* The role of Circollective in shaping and growing the circus landscape in BC
* Strategies for developing and showcasing one’s individual circus identity while contributing to the collective evolution of the art form
This is an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate the talent and creativity that define the circus scene in British Columbia.
Moderator : Mathilde Perahia
Panelists: Sidonie Adamson, Maria Sample, Yuki Ueda
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