Paint the Town Symposium: “Could we ever know each other… without the arts?”

2025 Paint the Town Symposium: Panel 3

Author Gabrielle Roy’s quote appeared in tiny print on our $20 bill for many years—a profound question for anyone engaged in building enduring communities. Living in proximity makes us neighbours. Shared experiences make us a community. Join us for this discussion on the contributions of rural artists and cultural institutions to stimulate social development.

Moderator: ​Dr. Tracy Summerville (Centrelea) – Political Scientist, Retired / Actor, Stage Manager / Chair, King’s Theatre

Panelists:
Ken Flett (Bear River) – Artist / Oakdene Community Centre | Sally O’Grady (Annapolis Royal) – Artist, Bonnet House Art Gallery / Geomatician, retired | Chris O’Neill (Ross Creek) – Actor / Playwright / Executive Director, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts

Proceeded by a welcome address from Ted Lind, ARCAC Vice Chair and Diane LeBlance, Warden of the County of Annapolis.

Registration is required. Visit www.arcac.ca/paintthetown for more information and to register.