TALK Conference 2018
Artists of the Iranian Diaspora
September 11 at 9pm
Reception & Panel Discussion – Presented by Cresco
Atlantica Hotel Halifax – Commons Room
Following Shibaali concert, Prismatic hosts a reception and panel discussion to explore the artistic and professional challenges and opportunities facing artists in the Iranian diaspora. Hear from Prismatic 2018 artists: Habib Meftahboushehri (France), Sina Bathaie (Canada), Rah-Eleh (Canada), Mohsen Sharifian (Iran) and Shahin Sayadi (Canada / US).
Rah-Eleh – Artist Talk
September 13 at 6pm
Dalhousie University – The Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building: Room 1028
Visual and performance artist Rah-Eleh will be speaking about her creative process and work, with specific reference to SuperNova – the artist’s installation that is co-presented by Prismatic and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Inside the Creative Process
September 12 at 1:30pm
Dalhousie University – The Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building: Room 1028
A part of Intro to Performance class but Open to the Public, Prismatic 2018 artists, Shahin Sayadi and Rah-Eleh, will be engaging with students of the Fountain School of Performing Arts (Dalhousie University) to provide a “behindthe- scenes” look into the creative process that the artists employ to develop and produce their theatre, visual arts and performance art works.
Santee Smith – Artist Talk
September 14
Spatz Theatre
Following the student matinee performance of The Mush Hole Award-winning dancer and choreographer, Santee Smith, will engage with audiences following the performance of The Mush Hole.
Shahin Sayadi – Artist Talk
September 14
Dalhousie Arts Centre – Dunn Theatre
Theatre artist, Shahin Sayadi, will engage with audiences following the final performance of Asheq at Prismatic 2018. He will be discussing his creative influences and the process used to develop and produce Asheq: Ritual Music to Cure a Lover.