Our world as we know it is rapidly changing, with scholars identifying present events as ‘post-normal’ (O’Connor and Anderson 2015). In this climate of anxiety and political uncertainty, how is the practice of drama in education and applied theatre a means to respond to and attempt to speak back to these times? The lectures and workshops will offer key insights into how our scholars use this practice to grapple with these issues.

January 26 and 27, 2018

KEYNOTE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 7:30PM

PROFESSOR JULIE SALVERSON, QUEENS UNIVERSITY

At the MARILYN I. WALKER THEATRE of THE MARILYN I. WALKER SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

followed by

KEYNOTE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 9:00AM

PROFESSOR KATHLEEN GALLAGHER, ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION

At the MARILYN I. WALKER THEATRE of THE MARILYN I. WALKER SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Workshops: Saturday, January 27, 2018

DART Studio A workshops: Julie Salverson (10:30 am-1:00 pm) / Belarie Zatzman (2:30-5:00 pm)

DART Studio C workshops: Kathy Lundy (10:30 am-1:00 pm) / David Booth (2:30-5:00 pm)

DART Studio D workshops: Larry Swartz (10:30 am-1:00 pm) / Kathleen Gallagher (2:30-5:00 pm)

A free community event, please register for the workshops:

the-state-of-our-art-symposium-workshops.eventbrite.com

(Maximum 20 per session)

For more information, please visit the DART website and view this PDF.

On JANUARY 17, 2018, students from 3M90 Advanced Art Practices will be transplanting their work into the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts building. Everyone is invited to explore this one night exhibition between 4pm and 9pm. Maps will help you navigate the space to see the works---some easy to find--- some more hidden.

INVASIVE SPECIES is a collective of works from 3M90 students, focusing on themes of information, architecture, the archive, regionality, subjectivity and objectivity, death, resilience, ecology, mental health, space, the institution, invasive and symbiotic species and site-specific art. The works range from painting, drawing, video, projection, animation, performance and installation. All the works are responsive to the site.

Participating student artists are: Hani Ahmed, Jess Angelevski, Teresa Badgley, Jessica Bradley, Tom Denton, Isabella Domaradzki, Kylie Haveron, Emma Hutchison-Hounsell, Laura Levesque, Avery Mikolic-O'Rourke, Amanda Misale, Anna Podvalni, Victoria Reid, Kourtney Spadoni, Desiree Veinot.

Location: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, 15 Artists' Common, St. Catharines, ON

Snacks and refreshments will be served in the lobby.

This is a free community event!

Twin Bridges NPLC is offering this free program to help individuals explore their own relationship to food. Each week will be an opportunity to explore problematic eating behaviours and examine healthier food options and mindsets. This program is facilitated by a Registered Social Worker.

A free yoga program for adults that is offered by Twin Bridges NPLC and will be suitable for most abilities. Classes are held at 152 Parker Street. Please bring your own mat. Register online at www.tbnplc.com or by calling 226-776-9030.

Twin Bridges NPLC is offering a free class to help you start the year off right teaching about healthy and delicious swaps to some breakfast favourites. Set yourself up for a successful and nutritious 2018. Light food samples included. Register online at www.tbnplc.com or by calling 226-776-9030.