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SUMMARY:Empower Arts 2.0 Summit - Beyond Access: Reimagining the Stage Through Disability Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The National Arts Centre (NAC) in collaboration with Blurring The Boundaries Arts (BTBA)\, the Research Centre for Music\, Sound\, and Society in Canada at Carleton University\, the Canadian Accessible Musical Instruments Network\, and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation invites you to Empower Arts 2.0\, a public disability arts summit taking place during National Accessibility Week. \nFree event with registration: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/41432 \n——————————————- \nWhat to expect and Schedule \n\n11:30 – 12:00: Welcome and Registration (Location: Peter A. Herrndorf Place)\n12:00 – 12:15: Pick-up lunches (Location: Peter A. Herrndorf Place)\n12:15 – 13:00: Music and Access – a workshop led by Diane Kolin (Artistic Director ArtsAbly)\, focused on disability led approaches to music creation\, performance\, and access (Location: Peter A. Herrndorf Place)\n13:00 – 13:15: Break and move to the Fourth Stage\n13:15  – 14:15: Arts Leaders: Accessibility Initiatives in Ottawa – a leadership panel with leaders from the festival and entertainment industry\, which include: Petr Cancura (Artistic and Interim Executive Director Ottawa Jazz Festival)\, Rachel Weldon (Director Debaser\, Founder Pique Festival)\, Amelia Rose Griffin (Artistic Director Propeller Dance)\, and Julian Armour (Artistic and Executive Director Music And Beyond). These panel   discussions explore how disability leadership and accessibility are shaping the future of live performance and cultural events. (Location: Fourth Stage)\n14:15  – 14:45: Performance (Location: Fourth Stage)\n14:45  – 15:45: Artists’ Perspectives: An artist panel featuring individuals who bring lived experience of disability\, sharing creative practice and perspectives on the barriers they encounter in the performing arts. Panel members consist of: Bruce Petherick (Piano Composer\, Artistic Director White Rock City Orchestra)\, Diane Kolin (Singer\, music instructor\, Executive Director ArtsAbly)\, Xi Li (pianist\, DMA candidate – Western University\, workshop facilitator)\, and Lucas Haneman (guitarist\, vocalist\, songwriter\, band leader of The Maple Blues Band). (Location: Fourth Stage)\n15:45  – 16:15: Networking break with light refreshments (Location: Peter A. Herrndorf Place)\n16:15  – 16:45: Performances (Location: Fourth Stage)\n16:45  – 17:15: The Way Forward: a closing town hall discussion\, inviting participants\, artists\, and leaders to reflect together\, share insights\, and imagine next steps for accessibility and disability leadership in the arts. (Location: Fourth Stage)\n17:15  – 17:30: Closing Remarks (Location: Fourth Stage)
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/empower-arts-2-0-summit-beyond-access-reimagining-the-stage-through-disability-leadership/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Bach Children's Chorus - Workshop - Accessibility in the performing arts
DESCRIPTION:Private event: Accessibility in the Performing Arts Workshop organized by ArtsAbly for Bach Children’s Chorus in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/bach-childrens-chorus-workshop-accessibility-in-the-performing-arts/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Keynote - ISME Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy pre-conference
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Diane Kolin\, the founder and director of ArtsAbly\, will deliver the keynote of the International Society for Music Education (ISME) Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy pre-conference on July 22\, 2026\, at 11:15 am. \nThe full schedule of the pre-conference (July 21-24) can be found at the following link: see full schedule. \nRegistration can be made on the ISME pre-conference website: register for the pre-conference.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/keynote-isme-commission-on-special-music-education-and-music-therapy-pre-conference/
LOCATION:Music and Health Research Institute\, University of Ottawa\, 50 University Private Perez Hall\, Room 204\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6N5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Panel - 37th International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference
DESCRIPTION:For its 37th edition\, the ISME World Conference will meet in Montreal\, at the Convention Centre\, around the theme ‘Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All.’ \nThe panel entitled ÉTeaching Disability Studies in Music Education: Experiences from the Field” brings together six people who teach disability studies concepts in the areas of K-12 music education\, community music education\, undergraduate music education (including music teacher education)\, and graduate music education to share their perspectives and experiences on the current state and future of disability studies in music education. We bring a range of perspectives to this work given our respective contexts. \nPresenters: Lorenzo Sánchez-Gatt\, Kimberly Gardner\, Diane Kolin\, Mike Carter\, Warren Churchill\, Juliet Hess \nSchedule: Monday\, July 22\, 2026 at 1:50 pm. \nInformation about the conference and registration can be found on the conference website: visit the ISME World Conference website.
URL:https://www.artsably.com/event/panel-37th-international-society-for-music-education-isme-world-conference/
LOCATION:Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montréal convention centre)\, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle\, Montréal\, QC\, H2Z 2A7\, Canada
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