The Rural Talks to Rural (R2R24) biennial conference is back in Blyth at the Memorial Community Hall from October 16 – 18, 2024 for the CCRC’s 10th anniversary. This year’s conference theme: exploring our differences together, focusing on participatory leadership, and collective action through different models, formats, and creative expressions such as storytelling, and art.
Read more about the premise and conference goals.
We are excited to share that R2R24 returns to the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from October 16 – 18, 2024.
TICKETS
Tickets are available for purchase. Early bird pricing ends June 30, 2024.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
The conference agenda including keynote speakers, workshops and panelists will be posted soon.
EXCITING FEATURES OF R2R24
- THE ASSEMBLY – a theatrical presentation produced by Porte Parole on the Blyth stage. Porte Parole is a theatre company that creates and produces original documentary plays about Canadian contemporary life to inspire diverse audiences to think critically together about current social issues.
- PATHWAYS TO PRACTICE – an eagerly anticipated session of R2R to connect with the brightest minds and people working in rural Canada.
- The R2R24 ART GALLERY showcases incredible local artists and art forms that tell stories and inspire dialogue.
- R2R MARKET featuring local artists, businesses, and a pop-up bookstore.
- Podcaster, Shauna Rae of Clearing a New PathTM to report on and share the stories of R2R24!
THANK YOU PARTNERS AND SPONSORS!
We are excited to announce three of our partners/sponsors for R2R24. More to be posted soon!
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for R2R24, contact Peter Smith at peter@ruralcreativity.org.