An influential group of Canadian arts organizations is looking for ways to do more to support Canada’s senior artists (that is, artists in all disciplines who are 65 and over).

Artists 60 and over are invited to participate in a survey and “town hall” discussions about their needs and interests in areas such as artistic activity, health care, housing, retirement, financial issues, community connections and social networks.

The online survey of the situation and needs of senior artists is available here. A pdf version of the survey (if preferred to the online survey) is also available. Pre-printed copies of the survey are available on request.

The dates and locations of the in-person meetings are listed below. Please check the webpage for updates regarding locations that are listed as “to be determined”.

Town hall dates and locations

Halifax: September 16
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Program Room), 7 to 9 PM

Charlottetown: September 18
Confederation Centre (Studio 2), 9 to 11 AM

Calgary: September 28
the Kahanoff Centre, 7 to 9 PM

Edmonton: September 29
Catalyst Theatre, 7 to 9 PM

Saskatoon: October 1
Mendel Art Gallery, 7 to 9 PM

Regina: October 2
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 2 to 4 PM

Vancouver: October 5
Scotiabank Dance Centre, Faris Family Studio, 7 to 9 pm

Vancouver: October 6
Performing Arts Lodge Vancouver, 2 to 4 pm

Victoria: October 8
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 9 to 11 AM

Winnipeg: October 21
The Rachel Browne Theatre, 7 to 9 PM

Thunder Bay: October 23
Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 9 to 11 AM

Montreal: November 3 and 4
locations and times to be determined

Ottawa: November 5
location to be determined, 7 to 9 PM

Toronto: November 9 and 12
locations and times to be determined

Hamilton: November 14
location and time to be determined