Vanguard Culture’s 2-day creative industry symposium explores the role of the arts in fostering a more livable and inspiring future. From the impact of AI technology on the creative sector to fundraising in uncertain times, mental health, leadership, and beyond, this event offers essential tools and insights for creative professionals. Designed for industry professionals from film, theatre, dance, visual arts, fashion, music and more.

October 5, 2025 - 3:00 PM

RECLAIMING POWER: BIPOC ARTISTS AS CULTURAL STRATEGISTS

In this pivotal moment, BIPOC creative professionals are called to move beyond representation and into strategy. This intergenerational conversation among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color arts leaders will explore how artists can reimagine themselves as cultural strategists — visionaries who shape narratives, challenge systemic barriers, and build collective power.

Drawing on “Ancestry Intelligence,” panelists will reflect on the wisdom of leaders before us and how those lessons inform today’s creative leadership. They…