The Mass Cultural Council’s Universal Participation Initiative (UP), Cultural Access New England (CANE), and the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs invite you to participate in a discussion on the professional performance pipeline for artists with disabilities pursuing careers in entertainment and media.
Please join us on Monday November 6 at Berklee's The Loft at 921 BoylstonStreet, Boston MA 02115 (directions will accompany additional information forthcoming after RSVP)
5:30-6:30. Food. Social Networking.
6:30-7:30. Moderated Discussion with panelists
7:30-8:00. Open Discussion
8:00-8:30. Identifying Outcomes and Developing Action Steps
Can the schools, conservatories, and universities of the Commonwealth respond to the data that indicates young artists with disabilities need accessible environments, mentor cultivation, leadership development, and professional representation?
Could the Commonwealth play an integral role in developing accessible performance pipelines that facilitate changes in practice at high schools, community centers, youth groups, and performance venues? As the skilled student pool increases, are employers in film, television, news, advertising, theater, and interactive media ready?
Please join us if you work at a college or university in admissions, recruiting, career services, campus life, human resources, or disability services. Please join us if you are an artist, educator, director, designer, playwright, poet, dancer, choreographer, musician, composer, singer, actor, comic, manager, technician, or craftsperson interested in working at the intersection of performing arts and disability. Please join us if you are interested in developing proactive steps toward inclusive policies and equitable opportunities within the creative arena of media, entertainment, and communications.
