APAGA Conference: June 24 – 27, 2026.
Acadia University Art Gallery
Wolfville, NS, Canada
The 2026 APAGA Conference is fast approaching! We’ll be gathering in Wolfville, NS and we’re excited to come together around this year’s theme: Skill Sharing & Building Communities
One of the comments we often receive from members is wanting more time for discussions, hearing case studies and sharing practical tips for navigating the complexities of our institutions and our region. This conference will arranged around thematic sessions to provide a platform for APAGA members for skill sharing and knowledge exchange.
We are very excited to welcome you to Wolfville, NS.
Speakers and further details of panels will be circulated closer to the conference date & schedule subject to change.
Wednesday, June 24
While the official conference activities start on Thursday June 25th, many members are likely to arrive throughout the day. There will be optional afternoon social activities of cycling or campus culture walking tour, more details to follow.
*Evening Social:
7-10pm, Location: TBA, pay own meal/drinks
Thursday, June 25
9-10am: Registration and morning coffee/tea/treats at the Acadia University Art Gallery
10am – 11:15am: Opening Remarks & Icebreaker activities
11:20am – 12:30pm: Working With Artists: Registrar & Complex Installations
12:30 – 2pm: Lunch and a Thematic Conversations, picnic lunch provided.
2:10pm – 3:20pm: Working with Artists: Artist Contracts, Grants and Funding
3:30-4:40pm: Communicating ‘what we do’ to Government: Navigating in a climate of austerity
Free time: enjoy the beautiful campus, one of the many patios, or take a walk along the dykelands
7pm – 11pm: Join us for a pizza party, thematic discussions, followed by drinks and famous APAGA Karaoke. Pizza and light salads will be provided. Cash bar with special APAGA cocktail!
Friday, June 26
9-10am: Morning coffee/tea/treats at the Acadia University Art Gallery
10am – 11:15am: Burnout in the Arts: Rest as an Act of Resistance
11:20am – 12:30pm: Connecting your Exhibits to the Public: Education Initiatives
12:30 – 2pm: Lunch/free time on your own
2pm – 3pm: Communicating in the Arts: Art Writing
3pm – 4:30pm: Communicating to Communities: Navigating ways of access, language & publics
Free time: enjoy the beautiful campus, one of the many patios, or take a walk along the dykelands
7pm-9pm Opening of “Textiles as Resistance” exhibition. This group exhibition, curated by Laurie Dalton explores the work of contemporary textile artists from the Atlantic Region, some artists will be in attendance & community culture organizations have been invited to attend.
wine and light refreshments will be served.
Post-exhibition drinks: location TBD
Saturday, June 27
For the early risers, enjoy the energetic Wolfville Farmer’s Saturday Market
11am – 1: APAGA AGM and meeting & final conference remarks
1pm onwards: close of conference with optional local activities and excursions tba
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