What a whirlwind week in Ottawa! FMC participated in CAPACOA’s national presenter network meetings, which was a very important and educational gathering of arts leaders from across the country.  We also had great discussions with other festival organization, we met with various funders to explore options around our national festival study, and took in lots of great music!

Several FMC Members – including Suzie Vinnick, JD Edwards, Del Barber, Carrie Catherine, Matt Epp and Jill Zmud – performed at the National Arts Centre’s Prairie Scene Festival. It was amazing to see them play to receptive, full audiences at various venues in Ottawa and Wakefield, QC.

Congrats to the Winnipeg Folk Festival for their fantastic workshop during the Prairie Scene. It was a great demonstration of how exciting and collaborative festival workshops can be!

Back in the St. John’s office and working away. More news soon!