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SUMMARY:“The Story of ArtsAbly: a Discussion with Diane Kolin on Disability and Accessibility in the Arts.” Lecture at St. John’s College\, University of British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of ArtsAbly to Masters’\, PhD\, and Postdoc students from across the disciplines at St. John’s College\, University of British Columbia.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/the-story-of-artsably-a-discussion-with-diane-kolin-on-disability-and-accessibility-in-the-arts-lecture-at-st-johns-college-university-of-british-columbia/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:Designing Sound Futures & CAMIN Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Two days symposium with musicians with disabilities who are working on the future of sound and music. ArtsAbly will be among the guests. There will be a presentation-performance on Saturday and a round table on Sunday. This symposium in by invitation only.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/designing-sound-futures-camin-symposium/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:PODIUM 2024 - May 16-19\, 2024\, in Montreal
DESCRIPTION:PODIUM 2024\, Canada’s national bilingual choral Conference and Festival\, is the top meeting place for Canada’s choral and group singing arts sector and community. Presented by Choral Canada and Alliance chorale du Québec\, in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal\, on the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien’keha:ka\, as well as online through our conference app. PODIUM 2024 will bring together hundreds of delegates and thousands of singers and audience members from across the country and beyond who are passionate about group singing. \nArtsAbly will be present onsite for the four days and will animate one of the virtual conferences/talks about accessibility and disability in choirs. \n———— \nAbstract: \nWhat does it mean to have an accessible choir? During our life\, we all experience a situation during wich we face a certain level of limitation\, that might be caused by an accident or an illness. Getting older or having a disability also comes impairment. In that situation\, it is frequent that people stop some of their activities. In the case of choirs\, weekly rehearsals and concerts might be tiring or difficult to achieve for someone who experience a limitation. However\, as stated by Choral Canada and the European Choral Association’s shared Benefits Of Singing public awareness campaign\, singing improves physical\, psychological\, social and educational aspects of choir members. How to reconcile disability and accessibility in our choirs? Whether you want to share your own concerns as a singer or you want to improve the accessibility of your choir\, join this session for a conversation about disability and accessibility in choral singing with Diane Kolin\, founder and director of ArtsAbly. \nMore info on https://www.podium2024.ca/
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/podium-2024-may-16-19-2024-in-montreal/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Montreal\, 475 President-Kennedy Avenue\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1J7\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T235959
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SUMMARY:MHRI Conference: Music\, Health\, and the Community\, in Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:ArtsAbly participates in a roundtable on May 21\, 2024. \n2024 Conference announcement \nLink to the program
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/mhri-conference-music-health-and-the-community/
LOCATION:Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre\, 1145 Carling Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Z 7K4\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240710T170000
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE EVENT – Concert-workshop with Xenia Concerts: Michael Bridge & Diane Kolin at Safehaven\, in Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Xenia Concerts makes a private appearance at Safehaven with a family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! This collaboration between Xenia Concerts and Safehaven provides an inspiring musical experience to the organization’s attendees! \nThis concert has been designed to be enjoyable and accessible for neurodivergent listeners\, those with disabilities\, and their families and caregivers. \nMore information on Xenia Concerts’ website
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/private-event-concert-workshop-with-xenia-concerts-michael-bridge-diane-kolin-at-safehaven/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:Summer break 2024
DESCRIPTION:All activities of ArtsAbly\, including the podcast\, will be on summer break from September 1st to September 30\, 2024.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/summer-break-2024/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Humanities Podcasting Network Symposium: Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:For this fourth iteration of the HPN Symposium\, on November 8 and 9\, 2024\, we find ourselves interrogating\, engaging with\, and pushing the boundaries of the concept of  “best practices” and how it relates to humanities podcasting. Our initial inquiry was born out of a discussion about the need to counteract worker invisibility and exploitation on university campus podcast teams. But this raised a larger\, thornier debate: Are there other agreed-upon principles of podcast-making and audio creation?  If so\, have they emanated from particular forebears and models\, or sprung up out of habitual creation like unwritten\, but widely understood\, common laws? Are there contexts peculiar to podcasting that deserve their own careful ethical treatment or understanding? \nDiane Kolin\, founder and director of ArtsAbly\, will be part of the discussion panel in Session 2: Best Practices for Podcasting as Artistry and Craft\, on November 8 at 10:30 AM EST. You can find below the full program of the symposium and the registration link below. The recording of the session will be shared later. \nFull program of the 4th HPN annual symposium \nRegistration link on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/4th-annual-humanities-podcasting-network-symposium-best-practices/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250613T193000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the 50th episode of ArtsAbly in Conversation - June 13 at 6 pm EST
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ArtsAbly in Conversation with artists! ArtsAbly’s aim is to promote artists with disabilities through the podcast “ArtsAbly in Conversation” available on all streaming platforms and on YouTube. This special podcast episode will be the 50th since ArtsAbly was launched in 2024. It will be a live online discussion with artists who have been guests of the podcast in the past. Let’s discuss the power of artists with disabilities in the arts industry: visual arts\, theatre\, music\, dance\, etc. We will share tips\, good practices\, and examples of accessible venues. \nWe organize this event so that you can be part of the journey. We believe that all artists interviewed by ArtsAbly should be paid (we usually give a honorarium)\, but we need your help to reach our goal and continue fund our episodes and promote more artists. Tickets for the event are free but we encourage donations. There are no small amounts. Any support will be appreciated. \nJoin us online for an engaging session where talented artists share their insights\, inspirations\, and creative processes. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with artists from various backgrounds and learn about their artistic journey. Get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper understanding of the artistic world. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! \nGet your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artsably-in-conversation-50-special-episode-live-online-discussion-tickets-1367090367089?aff=oddtdtcreator \nGuests include: \n\nAlex Bulmer\, Playwright and theatre artist.\nEmily Schooley\, Actor and filmmaker.\nKemal Gorey\, Media Composer\, RAMPD Secretary.\nMalicious Sheep\, Multidisciplinary artist.\nA. Laura Brody\, Curator\, Founder of Opulent Mobility.\nRory McLeod\, Artistic Director of Xenia Concerts.\nTraci Foster\, Artistic Director of Listen to Dis’.\nStefan Sunandan Honisch\, Musician\, Sessional Lecturer\, Theatre Studies.\nAndrew Dell’Antonio\, Musicologist\, Professor.\nElizabeth McLain\, Musicologist\, Assistant Professor.\nRobin Hahn\, Soprano\, opera singer.\nDeshaymond\, Singer\, songwriter\, producer.\nHeather Feather\, Children’s performer.\n\nThe episode is hosted by Diane Kolin\, director and founder of ArtsAbly.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/celebrate-the-50th-episode-of-artsably-in-conversation-june-13-at-6-pm-est/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145133
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SUMMARY:Music in the Village - The Village at Black Creek 2025
DESCRIPTION:The past comes to life in the Village at Black Creek on August 9th and 10th\, 2025. The upcoming shows will illuminate the historic village with live performances all weekend long! Travel through time and catch all of the acts by a range of all-star artists! \nArtsAbly is the accessibility advisor for this event. We will be present onsite for the entire festival. \nIt’s Fab\, it’s fun\, and it’s FREE! \nMore info on FabCollab’s website
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/music-in-the-village-the-village-at-black-creek-2025/
LOCATION:The Village at Black Creek\, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3J 2P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T235959
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SUMMARY:CCMP Accessibility and Theatre Workshop – Private event
DESCRIPTION:This private event will be a Community Theatre and Accessibility workshop organized by ArtsAbly\, for City Centre Musical Productions (CCMP) in Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/ccmp-accessibility-and-theatre-workshop-private-event/
LOCATION:BC
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 Joint American Musicological Society and Society for Music Conference – Musicking in Disabled Community: Access Intimacy and Cultural Activism
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the AMS Music and Disability Study Group. Saturday\, November 8\, 2025. 12:30pm – 2:00pm CDT / 1:30pm – 3:00pm EST \nThe Music and Disability Study Group of the AMS hosts three presentations and a conversation on the theme “Musicking in Disabled Community: Access Intimacy and Cultural Activism.” \nWe have chosen three presentations that: \n\nAre driven by the interests and priorities of disabled people;\nInvolve people collaborating across disability identities\, prestige categories\, and professional affiliations;\nEngage with co-creating disability culture (see Brown\, “What is Disability Culture\,” ​Disability Studies Quarterly 22:2 (2022) and/or access intimacy (See Mingus\, “Access Intimacy: The Missing Link”\, 2011; https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/access-intimacy-the-missing-link/ ) as a form of resistance to structural ableism.\n\nThe presentations will be followed by general conversation on the themes above. All are welcome! \nPresentations: \n\nAccess Culture at the Cedar – Elizabeth McLain\nArtsAbly and Disability Culture – Diane Kolin\nCrip Sonorities – Molly Joyce\n\nFull details: https://www.conftool.pro/minneapolis2025-ams-smt/index.php?page=browseSessions&form_session=258 \n 
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/2025-joint-american-musicological-society-and-society-for-music-conference-musicking-in-disabled-community-access-intimacy-and-cultural-activism/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T143000
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SUMMARY:Lecture at OCAD University: Accessibility assessments of public art installations
DESCRIPTION:My colleague Roman Romanov\, Sessional Lecturer at OCAD University and fellow Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Professional\, invites Diane Kolin to present the public art accessibility assessments work frequently done by ArtsAbly to his class about accessibility and design. \nThis presentation is not public.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/lecture-at-ocad-university-accessibility-assessments-of-public-art-installations/
LOCATION:OCAD University\, 100 McCaul St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 1G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T235959
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SUMMARY:ArtsAbly and UBC: Music and Collective Access Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for the Music and Collective Access Symposium\, which will occur in February 2026 in Vancouver. \n  \nMusic and Collective Access Symposium 2026 \nLink to the event website: https://www.musiccollectiveaccess.com/ \nThe event is free but registration is mandatory. \n  \nOrganizers: \nAnabel Maler (UBC)\, Stefan Sunandan Honisch (UBC)\, Diane Kolin (ArtsAbly) \nKeynote speaker: \nPamela Witcher \nWhen: \nFebruary 27 & 28\, 2026 \nWhere: \nIn-Person: St. John’s College\, University of British Columbia\, Vancouver\, Canada\nOnline (Zoom) \nRegistration: \nhttps://www.musiccollectiveaccess.com/registration/ \n  \nWe are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Music and Collective Access Symposium\, which will take place from Friday\, February 27 to Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\, in Vancouver BC\, Canada\, hosted by St. John’s College at the University of British Columbia. \nThis hybrid (in-person and online\, synchronous) conference is a collaborative undertaking between ArtsAbly\, a not-for-profit organization working with performers and schools to make the arts more accessible to all\, faculty members at UBC\, and Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture\, a Vancouver not-for-profit organization. \nThe symposium will offer performances\, workshops and lectures\, led by specialists\, scholars and performers from across Canada\, and will provide a forum for claiming access as a collective responsibility\, while thinking through the theoretical\, practical\, aesthetic\, and educational questions that individual access needs present in performance and learning environments. Four workshops will be featured: Braille notation\, American Sign Language (ASL)\, accessible technology and instrument design\, and performance and improvisation. \nWe gratefully acknowledge that the symposium has been made possible by the support of our host\, St. John’s College\, UBC\, a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Development Grant\, a SSHRC Race\, Gender\, and Diversity Initiative Grant\, and UBC Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (sTEAR) funding. The UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded lands of the Musqueam Nation. Elder Larry Grant is a Faculty Fellow of the College. \n  \nThe sympsosium will offer: \n\nPapers (20 minutes\, with 10 minutes for discussion)\nLecture Recitals (30 minutes\, with discussion)\nWorkshops (1 hour)\n\n  \nAccess Supports for the Symposium: \nThe symposium organizers will provide maximum access support to the best of our ability. \nThe symposium is in a hybrid format\, welcoming both online and in-person synchronous presentations. All symposium sessions will include Sign Language interpretation\, and Communication Access Real Time (CART) captioning. In addition\, hired students will be available to provide help moving around the University of British Columbia for both days of the symposium. All symposium materials will be available in large print format (24 point\, Sans Serif).  For participants attending in person\, there will be a designated quiet room\, and we will provide a scent-free environment. For participants attending online (Zoom)\, participating in discussion both by speaking and by typing will be available. Symposium organizers will read typed comments and questions aloud for everyone. For online sessions\, we will ask participants to avoid using emojis\, and to refrain from typing comments during sessions\, to avoid access barriers for people using assistive technology. \nIf you wish to discuss specific access needs with us at any point\, please feel welcome to write to the symposium organizers using the dedicated email address provided below. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please email musiccollectiveaccess@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/artsably-and-ubc-music-and-collective-access-symposium/
LOCATION:St. John’s College\, 2111 Lower Mall\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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