NACDI is hosting a series of three open mic sessions to expand the conversation on cultural policy and contribute to the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022. We will discuss issues that are at the heart of the concerns for people working close to the cultural sector. The sessions will take place online via zoom, and will have a short opening by a guest who then will allow for a wide open conversation with whoever wants to share any concern in relation to culture and cultural policies.

We invite you to join us to express your concerns, questions, interests, and suggestions regarding cultural policies and the agenda established for UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022. Open to the public, anyone is welcome to share in the conversation by providing comments and concerns with respect to culture and cultural policies. You can also add your thoughts to the online twitter conversation by including our handle @nacdiplomacyi in your tweet.

Session 1: Why not culture?
A discussion of epistemological issues with culture and decolonizing
6 September, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Moderator: Sascha Priewe
Guest: Azeezah Kanji (Noor Cultural Centre)

Session 2: What’s your problem?
7 September, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Moderator: Sarah Smith
Guest: Justin O’Connor (University of South Australia)

Session 3: Whose agenda is it anyway?
A discussion of policy entrepreneurship and global challenges
8 September, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Moderator: Ben Schnitzer
Guest: Kelly Langgard (Ontario Arts Council)

This event is hosted by NACDI, in partnership with International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), the Universidad Panamericana (Mexico), and the Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico).