Ottawa Launch: The Roots of Culture, the Power of Art

Social Sciences Building, University of Ottawa, 120 University Private - Room 4004, Ottawa, ON
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Please join Monica Gattinger for the launch of her book The Roots of Culture, the Power of Art: The First Sixty Years of the Canada Council for the Arts. The launch will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Gattinger with arts and academic leaders. They will explore the past, present and future of arts (and academic research) funding, state roles in the arts, and the evolution of arts institutions.

PANELISTS

• Caroline Andrew, Director, Centre on Governance, University of Ottawa (and former President of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences)
• John Hobday, former Director of the Canada Council for the Arts
• Stephen Blank, Senior Fellow, University of Ottawa (and MC, Leadership Nouveau, New York)
• Jocelyn Harvey, former Senior Executive at the Canada Council for the Arts

Monica Gattinger is director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy and associate professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa.

Combining lively storytelling with insightful analysis, and beautifully produced with dozens of photos of the art, people, and events that have shaped the organization through the years, The Roots of Culture, the Power of Art is essential reading for those with an interest in Canadian arts and culture and cultural policy.