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ArtsAbly's Bulletin
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Dear followers, dear friends,
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Three new podcast episodes of ArtsAbly in Conversation are now available. You can find more details about them in this newsletter.
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Our social media manager, Alexia Vassos, presents herself in this bulletin.
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As usual, don't hesitate to share your comments, we love to hear from our readers. Also, don't hesitate to tell your friends about our activities, we are always open to new adventures!
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Podcast
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Info and platforms
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"ArtsAbly in Conversation" is the name of our podcast. It is available:
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- on YouTube in video format with transcripts and closed captions
- on our website in audio format with transcripts
- on Spotify and Apple Music
Here is the link to the podcast on the website. You will find links to our YouTube channel, to the Spotify and Apple Music platforms, and to a number of other platforms that now host the podcast, such as YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Deezer.
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Episode 7: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Dr. Jessica Holmes
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Dr. Jessica Holmes, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Copenhagen. Her research analyzes the representation of disability in contemporary Western popular music, with emphasis on vocality, embodiment, and identity formation.
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Episode 8: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Robin Hahn
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Robin Hahn, a soprano opera singer from Vancouver who is also a disability advocate. After the introduction, you can enjoy Robin Hahn’s performance of ‘Adieu, notre petite table’ from the opera “Manon” by Jules Massenet.
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Episode 9: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Malicious Sheep
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Malicious Sheep, a multidisciplinary artist, a photographer, a vocalist, and a community scientist.
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Meet the team members
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Alexia Vassos, ArtsAbly's Social Media Manager
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Alexia Vassos (she/her) is an actor and writer currently based in Toronto. An alumna from the Theatre and Drama Studies joint program between the University of Toronto and Sheridan College, she holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and an Advanced Diploma in Acting.
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Since graduating, she’s appeared both on stage and screen in a variety of theatre productions, commercial campaigns and TV/film ventures. In her recent endeavours, Alexia has been able to combine her love of the arts with her passion for disability advocacy, moderating events, participating on panels and facilitating workshops that focus on accessibility within the industry and reflect her experiences as a disabled artist.
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She currently works as the Head of Programs and Outreach for Creative Connector, researching and delivering accessible opportunities and disability arts cultural activity across Canada to artists and boosting awareness of the disability community. She is so thrilled to be joining ArtsAbly in their mission to improve access in the arts.
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What comes next
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Events planned in the next few weeks:
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- May 16-19, 2024: PODIUM Choral Canada conference, in Montreal.
- May 21, 2024: MHRI Conference: Music, Health, and the Community, in Ottawa.
- July 10, 2024: Concert-workshop with Xenia Concerts in Toronto.
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Support us
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Thanks to our generous supporters, our activities work well. Even small donations count. Clicking on the "Support us" menu will lead you to our PayPal donation page. Don't hesitate to share it with others. Thanks you!
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