Becoming an Art Town - Inaugural Economic Development Forum for Artists

Date: Friday, June 07, 2024

Duration: All Day

Announcing the first Economic Development Forum for Arts organized by Creative Pictou County. Mark your calendar for "Becoming an Art Town" taking place on June 7-8 in Pictou. Dive into a world of creativity, collaboration, and cultural enrichment as we come together to foster the arts in Pictou County.

Whether you're an artist, enthusiast, community builder or simply curious, this event is for YOU!

Paul Portelli, sculptor, gallery owner and community leader will be facilitating a conversation on what it means to be an Art Destination on June 8. Paul’s unique blend of artistic vision, business acumen, and community engagement has empowered towns to embrace their cultural heritage and foster artistic expression.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Paul’s expertise, drawing from his successful endeavours in revitalising Warkworth, Ontario, into a thriving art hub. His unique blend of artistic vision, business acumen, and community engagement has empowered towns to embrace their cultural heritage and foster artistic expression.

Becoming an Art Town will bring together community leaders, policy makers, artists and collectives to learn from Paul.

For full event details and how to register visit: https://creativepictoucounty.com/economic-forum-2024/