ALR Collective - CEL Capstone 2023

Emerging artists in non-western communities lack local opportunities to access the art market and supportive ecosystems that help them attain financial sustainability and contribute meaningfully to cultural production in their community. In what ways can we apply arts & cultural management practices to empower emerging artists in non-western communities with support and opportunities while catalyzing sustainable culture, commerce, and community?

In today's fast-changing world, creative and cultural leaders play a critical role in society. The Arts & Cultural Management (ACM) and Design Management (DM) programs help these leaders stay up-to-date and address social challenges. Through the Integrative Capstone Project, which is a crucial aspect of the Master in Professional Studies (MPS) degrees, participants can apply their knowledge to real-world issues. Capstone projects prioritize the 3C's (culture, community, and commerce) and/or TBLD+C (people, planet, profit by design and culture), aligning with the G20 Cultural Leaders Training Network and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program encourages participants to lead with purpose and create positive change.