Who else will be there?

Other NaAC artists, artists from across Canada who live with disabilities, people who work for arts organizations and funding agencies, and NaAC staff.

Can I bring my support person?

Yes! Supports are welcome and can be designated at the time of registration. PLEASE NOTE: If you are attending the conference as a participant, your support person will have to register separately.

What does my registration include?

Your registration fee includes accommodation and catered breakfast and lunch during the two days of May 7-8th. Registration does NOT include dinner each night. If you have been invited as a panelist or speaker, your registration is complimentary.

What will we be discussing?

Monday, May 6th – Shared Narratives

The focus of this day will be building trust with other conference attendees through storytelling and sharing perspectives.

• How do stories help us connect?
• What stories are important to tell?
• How can we encourage narratives from artists with disabilities?

Tuesday, May 7th –Structures of Care

The focus of this day will be learning about various ways to improve or create inclusive spaces in the arts.

• What strategies can we use to help improve art spaces?
• What are some specific obstacles artists with disabilities face in these spaces? How can we reduce barriers?
• Why are art spaces so important?

Wednesday, May 8th – Being a High Visibility Artist

The focus of this day will be understanding the role that identity plays in an artists’ career, and why is it important to consider.

• What are the pros and cons of being a public persona? What is your experience of this?
• How do disability and other intersecting identities come into play in the arts?
• How can we be better advocates for artists?

What will we be doing each day?

Every day at the conference will be a mix of listening, sharing, discussing, and making. There will be times to make art, be social, talk to friends, and pay attention to others.

A typical day will include a main speaker, a panel, and an art activity session. Conference programming will run from approximately 10AM – 4PM each day, with plenty of time scheduled for breaks, lunchtime, and snacks.

The full conference schedule will be sent to registrants soon!

Who can I contact to get help?

For general inquiries, or questions about accessibility, conference programming, or event info, you can reach out to Katie at Katie.wackett@accessarts.ca

For any questions about registration or accommodations, please reach out to accessarts@buksa.com.

Will I get a room at the Northwinds Hotel Canmore?
The Beginning 2.0 Conference Secretariat has secured guestrooms for all registered attendees at the Northwinds Hotel Canmore (1602 2 Ave, Canmore, AB). Your accommodations are included in the registration fee.

Beginning 2.0 will only be covering 2 nights’ accommodation on May 6^th and May 7^th.  Any additional nights will be the responsibility of the attendee.

All guest room reservations at the Northwinds Hotel Canmore will be made by the Beginning 2.0 Conference Secretariat. Please ensure you indicate your requirements when you complete your registration.

I’ll share the hotel room, but this person will not join the conference. Do I need to register this person?
No. Please indicate the name of the person (s) who will be sharing the room during the Hotel Request at the registration, but you don’t add them as additional people.

Be aware that registering someone to share a room does not give them access to the event. If they wish to attend the event, they will need to complete a registration and pay the registration fee.

How do I know what registration type I fit into?
Arts Administrator – Includes anyone who works in the Arts, provides funding to the Arts or is an Artist without a disability.

Artist Living with a Disability – Includes any artist with developmental, physical, and acquired disabilities.

Support Worker - Includes anyone joining the Artist Living with a Disability and providing support at the conference.

Still not sure what category you belong in? Contact us at accessarts@buksa.com.

I just registered, what do I do now?
A confirmation email will be sent to you at the email you used to register. Please check your junk/spam/promotion folders, as it can be filtered into there. Closer to the conference, additional information will be sent to you. In the meantime, spread the word about Beginning 2.0!

I have a question that isn’t on here. Who do I reach out to?
Please contact us at accessarts@buksa.comor at 780-436-0983 ext. 0.