Arts Atlantic Symposium: Convergence

The Arts Atlantic Symposium Is Coming to Moncton in October 2024!

Images (clockwise, from top left): Possesom Paul, Keynote Speaker at the Arts Atlantic Symposium 2024. Deanna Musgrave’s Harmonious Convergence: Art and Wellness. Justin Toodeep in Drag Artists Unite! Martin Daigle’s Drum Machines.

Arts Atlantic Symposium

October 18 – 20, 2024
Moncton, New Brunswick
www.artsatlantic.org

This fall, Moncton is set to explode with creativity and energy with the Arts Atlantic Symposium, the ultimate celebration of arts and culture in Atlantic Canada! From October 18-20, 2024, Moncton will bring together an incredible lineup of Atlantic Canadian artists, performers, authors, arts organizations, curators, gallerists, and industry professionals.

For three electrifying days, visit art installations, exhibitions, public performances, and artistic collaborations. Get ready to dive into immersive workshops, film screenings, discussion panels, and unbeatable networking opportunities—all showcasing the unstoppable force of Atlantic Canadian creativity.

Arts and culture are more than just events—they are the heartbeat of our community, enriching the quality of life for Atlantic Canadians and strengthening our collective identity and pride. This symposium is where it all converges, and you will not want to miss it!

Register Today to witness the finest in Atlantic Canadian arts, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and be part of something truly exceptional. Visit our website for a full lineup of free festival programming and participating artists and arts professionals. October 18-20, 2024, will be an unforgettable experience. See you there!

Possesom Paul, Keynote Speaker

Arts Atlantic Symposium Full Weekend Pass
October 18 – 20, 2024
Various Venues, Moncton
Register for a full festival pass

Arts Atlantic Symposium Keynote by Possesom Paul, with Special Guests
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8pm
Capitol Theatre Moncton
Included with festival pass
Individual tickets available at the Capitol box office

Join Possesom Paul as they discuss promoting Indigenous prosperity through collaboration between industries in Atlantic Canada. Possesom, a Wolastoqiyik multi-disciplinary artist, curator, director, cultural educator, and leader of a new generation into a period of significant growth and opportunity, is the Keynote Speaker for the Arts Atlantic Symposium, a three-day celebration of Atlantic Canadian art, featuring live performances, visual installations, panel discussions, workshops, and industry events, all converging in Moncton from October 18-20! Then, get ready to be captivated as a masterful traditional singer teams up with an electrifying Pow Wow dancer! Their performance is a thrilling synergy of heart pounding drumbeats and breathtaking dance, igniting the stage with the raw energy and vibrant spirit of Indigenous culture. Also, expect some very special guests and performances.

Justin Toodeep, part of Drag Arists Unite!

Drag Artists Unite!
Friday, October 18, 2024, 7pm
Capitol Theatre Moncton
Included with festival pass
Individual tickets available at the Capitol box office

As part of the Arts Atlantic Symposium, Drag Artists Unite will showcase New Brunswick’s premier drag talent, blending Anglophone and Francophone styles into a vibrant celebration of comedy, performance, and regal drag. Experience Rose Beef, Quebec-born Acadian Drag Queen, renowned for her comedic and acting talents; Justin Toodeep, Saint John’s charismatic Drag King, celebrated for his political statements and energetic performances; Barb Wire, Fredericton’s Acadian Drag Queen, acclaimed for her fierce, fibre-art-inspired ensembles; and Heather Silk, Fredericton’s silky queen, a professional hairstylist and drag comedian.

The Arts Atlantic Symposium is a project of ArtsLink NB

ArtsLink NB is a member-based arts service organization, founded in 2009 to advance the arts in New Brunswick by linking and unifying artists and arts organizations and promoting their value. We represent New Brunswick artists of all disciplines from across the province.

As a provincial entity, ArtsLink NB acknowledges that it carries out its work on the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which these nations first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with the surrender of lands and resources, but in fact, recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.

We, the members of ArtsLink NB, pay respect to the descendants of this land and to the elders – past and present. We honour the knowledge keepers and seek guidance as we strive to develop closer relationships with the Indigenous People in this land that is called New Brunswick.

ArtsLink NB
228 Germain Street
Saint John, NB E2L 2G4
artslinknb.com
info@artslinknb.com
(506) 646-1832

Facebook @artsatlanticnb
Instagram @artsatlanticnb
Twitter @artsatlanticnb

Possesom Paul: IG and FB: @doublecurvemedia
Martin Daigle: IG and FB: @martindaigledrums
Deanna Musgrave: IG @deannamusgrave and FB @deanna.musgrave
Justin Toodeep: IG and FB @justintoodeep

Accessibility:
Accessibility information for each venue will be available on our website.