The Anthony Field Academy, an ISPA program dedicated to developing the next generation of talent, is an intensive arts administration program for new and emerging leaders. The Academy is named in honor of long-time ISPA member Anthony Field, who was instrumental in establishing the first Academy at ISPA’s Stockholm congress in 1998.

For the 100th ISPA Congress, the Academy is adapting its format to encourage more participant discussion - among themselves and with ISPA members - with the goal of expanding the spirit of openness and the sharing of inspiring experiences and stimulating cases. Welcome to the curious.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The Anthony Field Academy - Day I

WELCOME SPEECHES

Otsi'tsaken:ra Patton (Mohawk Elder), Marc Blondeau (CEO, Place des Arts), Mary Lou Aleskie (Board Chair, ISPA), David Baile (CEO, ISPA)

GROUP WORK

Moderators | Esther Charron (Pôles magnétiques, art et culture, Canada), Judy Harquail (Canada)

GUESTS

Guests | Marco Collin (Actor, Canada), Alma Salem (Syria Third Space, Syria)

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Anthony Field Academy - Day II + Congress Day I

OPENING / THANKSGIVING ADDRESS

Elder | Ka’nahsohon Kevin Deer

WELCOME and INTRODUCTION TO MONTRÉAL

Marc Blondeau (President & CEO, Place des Arts), David Baile (CEO, ISPA), Mary Lou Aleskie (Board Chair, ISPA), Martin Faucher (Artistic Director, Festival TransAmériques)

SESSION 1 | Identity, Diversity and Creativity
Identity is rooted in our personal history and cultural background. It is also developed through our relationships with others. When identity is born out of diversity, it becomes an incredible catalyst for creativity, a key for reinventing the arts and redefining people’s lives. How does the blending of cultures find its expression in the day-to-day practice of artists?

Guests | Ahmed 'Knowmadic' Ali (Spoken Word Poet, Entertainer and Educator, Canada), Elisapie Isaac (Artist, Canada), Charles Koroneho (Te Toki Haruru, New Zealand)
Moderator | Nolywé Delannon (Business Administration at Université Laval, Canada)

Thursday, May 25, 2017 

Congress Day II

PITCH NEW WORKS
The Pitch New Works Session provides delegates the opportunity to become involved in commissioning and/or presenting new works before they fully enter the international marketplace. View the selected Pitch Presenters.

Host | Clothilde Cardinal (Place des Arts, Canada)

SESSION 2 | Production: New Practices to Cross Borders
The quest for identity through creativity challenges conventional production and touring practices in the performing arts. Globally, many strive to present stories on different stages taking risks in developing new ways of presenting their work. How can one cross real or psychological borders, to share stories and build new projects that support diversity of expression?

Speakers | René Barsalo (SAT Métalab, Canada), Ása Richardsdóttir (Ice Hot Reykjavík 2018, Iceland), Despina Tsatsas (Punchdrunk International, UK)
Presenter | Marie-Christine Dufour (Lemieux Pilon 4D Art, Canada)

SESSION 3 | In Search of an Audience: Are all Stories Universal?
How do the quest for identity and the search for an audience interweave? Through which medium and technologies can we best reach them? What makes a show resonate with an audience and become universal? Join us as we explore these questions through a variety of perspectives.

Speakers | Philippe Bachman (La Comète - Scène nationale de Châlons-en-Champagne, France), Gaurav Kripalani (Singapore International Festival of Arts, Singapore), Carmen Romero (Festival international Santiago a Mil, Chile)
Presenter | Marie-Catherine Lapointe (Boulev'Art, Canada)

Friday, May 26, 2017

Congress Day III

SESSION 4 | Education, Outreach and Inclusion: Projects that Create Identity
Art adds value to the quality of our lives. Art calls the status quo into question and transforms society. How can we share this perspective with those who are skeptical of the value of art? How can we educate the youth about the benefits of arts and culture? It's an invitation to discuss innovative practices in cultural outreach, in social integration and education.

Speakers | Rebecca Leonard (Circus Artist, Actor, Circus Creator and Social Circus Instructor, Canada), Phloeun Prim (Cambodian Living Arts, Cambodia), Louise Sicuro (Journées de la culture - Culture pour tous, Canada) 
Presenter | Aurea Vieira (SESC SP, Brazil)

SESSION 5 | Funding Models: Embracing Diversity and Identity
The arts sector and the world in general are in constant evolution. Now more than ever, the process of creation, production, distribution, and marketing of artistic works has been transformed. Furthermore, how do we include diversity in our various programs and policies, while taking into account the concerns of the artistic community? In this session we’ll explore how funders (private and public) are addressing these issues and in some cases leading in the transformation?

Guests | Simon Brault (Canada Council for the Arts, Canada) Jane Chu (National Endowment for the Arts, USA), Henriëtte Post (Performing Arts Fund NL, Netherlands)
Moderator | Benson Puah (The Esplanade Company Ltd, Singapore)

ISPA AWARDS PRESENTATION

Host | Patrick Masbourian (Director, Canada)

Award Winners

100th Congress Celebration

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Congress Day IV

SESSION 6 | Identities: Growth through Meeting People from Different Backgrounds
For this last day of the 100th ISPA Congress, we will offer a large-scale workshop on risk-management, which will allow the delegates to apply the knowledge they have acquired in the previous days. This workshop is an invitation for us to consider the future together and how we can best shape it.

Speaker | Dean Kriellaars (Health Sciences at University of Manitoba, Canada)
Presenter | Stéphane Lavoie (TOHU, Canada)

PLENARY

Moderator | Marc Blondeau (Place des Arts, Canada)