# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Connecting creatives to dream, collaborate & explore new possibilities in York Region and beyondAbout this EventAfter a successful event last year, we will be producing the Summit again!The Plummet Summit emphasizes ollaboration and how artistry is elevated when people work together.Themes for the 2026 Summit include; artist mental health, embracingfailure as a tool for growth, leadership by underserved populations, financial transparency, empathy and the arts and how to thrive creatively.We aim to explore what it means to be a working artist in a region where;- schools for artistic development exist, yet professional opportunities are limited,- rehearsal halls and venues are scarce,attitudes toward the arts are often dismissive,support is minimal and unrealisticcultural infrastructure fails to reflect the needs of local artists.The Summit is a way to integrate the community, artists and audiences into a shared, inclusive space.For artists, this space will be a meeting ground to listen and learn, as well as a platform for expression.The Summit includes auditions and pop-up points-of-view by multidisciplinary artists as well as local organizations and businesses that actively support the arts.Artists gain experience performing in a public setting with live audiences, while the greater artistic community is introduced to a broader range of creatives.The Summit is an arena for networking.Many diverse artists from York Region and beyond listen, learn and create together.The Plummet Summit addresses a growing gap as artists leave even while the region’s population rises. Let’s create a shared space where artists of all backgrounds and abilities can connect, exchange ideas and strengthen their practice (and their commitment to their practice).Activating spaces like the Varley Art Gallery, encourages cross-disciplinary encounters and centres wellness in artistic life. Our goal is that the Plummet Summit is an important part of sustaining a vibrant cultural presence within a rapidly expanding region.1:00 PM – The Plummet - A collective land acknowledgmentCommunal art-making and face painting corner for adults!Welcome - Let’s Fail Better, grab a pillow and let’s get comfy!The Show Can’t Go On Without Healthy People: An Executive Director TriesWellness-with Jacquie Lazar, Executive Director, Canadian Institute for TheatreTechnology, Shadowpath Chair of the Board of DirectorsLive performance by Jona Villa, Shadowpath’s 2025 Artist of the Year.In-person auditions, let’s build our creative team together.Cupcakes of financial statements and more.1:15PM - Let’s chat: New mental health resources for artists! Be a part of our focus group! Kindness and Empathy in the Arts. Wellness Cards in effect and introducing…Kindness Cards activated!-with Maissa Bessada, Associate Producer, ShadowpathReframing failure as a necessary pathway to being unstoppable. The Art of Falling: How Failure Became My Greatest Creative Catalyst-with Sylvia Chan, Creative Director, Creative Genius AcademyShadowpath Math: How much do we pay artists? How do we talk about money AND art? Financial Transparency in the Arts: A Pop-Up Proposition on Creative Wellbeing-with Alex Karolyi, Founding Artistic Director of Shadowpath2PM – Refresh | Spill the Tea + Art-stuff and the Wall of Collaborative Connectivity2:15PM - The presence of artistic expression is the existence of something we see, hear, feel and witness. But what does it mean when something is not there? What happens when the thing we are exploring is temporarily absent? The empty space, the empty seats, the silent pauses and the display of nothing. Save a Seat for Silence.-with Joanna Grace and her spirit drum, Creator of Clearly Musical HomeConcert seriesWhen Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fails - overcoming resistance and knowing when to close that chapter and start a new one.with Erin Jones, Convenor/Co-Director Curator of Transformational Change,Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement OntarioWhy failure has become so frightening and why reclaiming it is an important act of creative wellness. The Last Clown Laughing: Failure Is Funny with Sarah Magni, Artistic Director, Thatz Showbiz2:30 PM – The AGM (A Gathering of Minds)What’s Shadowpath been up to lately? Opportunities Unveiled. What’s next for our artist community? The Future Path of Shadows.Artist of the Year 2026 Announcement!Most Cultural Municipality of York Region Announcement!Message from our Community Partnerswith TBA, TBA, TBAA Pop-Up Point of View, TBA-with Chantal Almeida, Founding Artistic Director of CDA Dance Inc.3:00 PM…Pay-What-You-Can - note, donations of $20+ will receive a charitable tax receipt. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5ff71170-a412-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w957-h740-dcc89868-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/600eb820-a412-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w957-h740-dce8b8a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6026fb10-a412-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w957-h740-dcb89888-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/60497730-a412-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w958-h740-dcc89898-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/markham/the-plummet-summit-an-un-conference-for-artists-and-path-makers/100001989176097254 - **Event Categories**: art, business, conferences, performances, health-wellness, entertainment, nonprofit, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-06T16:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Varley Art Gallery of Markham - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Markham - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Varley Art Gallery of Markham - **lat**: 43.8692296 - **long**: -79.3126376 - **full address**: Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0d39a995cff3b30fce5bc6d0d7ff4251288c4c751e0c3813aff8d08c3465567d-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1778563085 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers being held? - **A:** The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers? - **A:** The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers is organized by Shadowpath. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Plummet Summit - An Un-Conference for Artists and Path-makers is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Markham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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