The Future of Arts and Culture

Tackle questions of who gets to participate, barriers faced, and ways to ensure everyone can shape and enjoy arts and culture.

Identify strategies for breaking down barriers to participation in the arts—cost, geography, or prejudice.

Explore how embedding creativity in health, education, and public space can benefit society beyond entertainment.

Discuss research and practices around the mental, physical, and social benefits of creative engagement.

Analyze the effects of shifting audience habits, global reach, and how to keep local traditions vibrant in a connected world.

Discuss the impact of emerging technologies—AI, AR/VR, virtual museums—on art creation, consumption, and participation.

Share ideas, challenges, and aspirations for making the next era of arts reflect the full spectrum of Canadian experiences.

A space for blue-sky thinking—bold visions, speculative projects, worries, and wildcards about what’s next for arts and culture.

Exchange solutions and stories about green production, climate-conscious creation, and the role of arts in climate action.

Discuss the evolving debates over artistic freedom, authenticity, deepfakes, remix culture, and who owns creative work.

Debate and explore crowdfunding, co-ops, direct-to-audience platforms, and new ways for artists to sustain their practice.

Share projects and ideas where artists, scientists, technologists, and activists join forces for innovation and social good.