Imagining the Unimaginable: Video and Transcript
On October 28, 2024, Calgary Arts Development hosted a town hall focused on Imagining the Unimaginable: Equity for newcomers and immigrants in the arts sector.
This event was led by artist/activist Toyin Oladele, founder and innovator of the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI), who discussed her upbringing and how it brought her to successes, failures and current grapplings as she tries to make the art world in Calgary and beyond a more equitable place.
You can watch a video and read a transcript of the session here.
This is part of our free online 2024 Equity Town Hall series focusing on the theme Live Action Heroes. Conversations will be led by EDIA heroes who are doing the do — local artist/activists imagining and activating change.
Learn more about the series and register for upcoming sessions here.
