The second event in our arts and ideas series, Deeper Dialogues, explores the vital role of storytelling in society.
Presented in partnership with Luminato, Festival of Arts + Creativity, Art as Safe Ground? asks: Does storytelling provide a safe space in which to tackle challenging subjects? What conditions are required for such a space to exist—and how successfully are those conditions met in Canada?
Anna Porter, founder of Key Porter Books and author of The Ghosts of Europe and Kasztner's Train, filmmaker Deepa Mehta (Heaven on Earth, the “Elements Trilogy"), and playwright Judith Thompson (Palace of the End, Capture Me) share excerpts from their work and consider these questions in relation to their own storytelling arts.
Moderated by Steve Paikin, host of TVO's The Agenda.
WHAT: Art as Safe Ground? at Luminato, Festival of Arts + Creativity WHEN: Saturday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Jackman Hall, 317 Dundas Street West COST: $20 - Price inclusive of all taxes and handling fees. Visit Luminato to purchase.
