Generator is partnering with The AFC and TAPA for the first virtual chat in The AFC’s new Lobby Chats series!
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 1-2pm ET
Virtual Chat on Zoom
ASL interpreted
This event is now past - watch the recording here
More artists and collectives than ever have been applying for and receiving grants to create work during the pandemic. As a result, many of us have to learn what it means to produce without the support of a larger organization – from project management to contracts to protecting our personal finances and much more. Becoming a DIY producer comes with a lot of excitement and validation but also financial stress and uncertainty. This panel discussion will be helpful for anyone new to producing and managing project grants, as well as to those who have been doing it for a while but still feel like they have questions.
Panelists
Kristina Lemieux (Lead Producer at Generator)
Rachel Krehm (Founder & General Director of indie opera company Opera 5, singer)
Saman Shahi (Executive Director of Iranian-Canadian Composers of Toronto, composer, pianist)
Alyssa Martin (Founder & Artistic Director of Rock Bottom Movement, choreographer)
Moderated by Mimi Mok (Business & Development Director at The Theatre Centre)
Accessibility
ASL interpretation and closed captioning provided.
About The AFC’s Lobby Chats
The AFC’s Lobby Chats bring people together who have experience, passion, and knowledge of critical topics that directly impact the members of Canada’s entertainment industry. Whether we’re talking to freelancers, leaders, administrators, or service providers, these conversations offer a compassionate knowledge-sharing platform where our community can come together to help each other grow and flourish in the industry on both personal and professional levels.
Lobby Chats focus on the individual’s experience, the person who is navigating what is known to be a precarious career path in arts and entertainment. These conversations will hone in on the areas of financial wellness, mental health, and career sustainability. At the end of each chat, audiences will have a chance to ask questions and join the conversation in the spirit of community support and learning.
The October 14 chat is presented by The AFC in partnership with the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts and Generator.