Symposium

Symposium 2026

The Réseau SPARC Network Symposium is a biennial gathering that brings together SPARC members as well as other creators, presenters, producers, community animators and funders involved in the performing arts in rural and remote communities across Ontario and beyond.

The symposium provides an opportunity for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, networking, and laying the groundwork for future collaborations.

To date, SPARC has held five symposia:

  • 2014 Haliburton

  • 2016 Haliburton

  • 2018 Cobalt

  • 2022 Prince Edward County

  • 2024 Town of Minto

Scroll down for the latest news and announcements regarding planning for the 2026 Symposium!

Get the latest details on the Symposium 2026 program here.

Core Information



  • Réseau SPARC Network - 2026 Symposium

    SPARC is excited to announce our next biennial Symposium. Hosted in the city of Sudbury, the 2026 Symposium - Unearthing SPARACs of Creativity - will be full of industry led workshops, group sharing sessions and performances. Join us from Thursday May 21 to Sunday May 24 at this one-of-a-kind gathering of rural and remote artists, presenters, community animators and arts practitioners.

  • Registration will open in January 2026

  • Our schedule will be published in February 2026. Come back then for more details!

See you in Sudbury May 21-24, 2026!!

Together we can Unearth the SPARCs of Creativity in rural and remote performing arts!

Smiling symposium participant with a hand puppet

Playwriting Contest & Short !

The second SPARC Playwriting Contest is now open! For details click here (En) ou ici (Fr).

Details for our second Short Film Festival coming soon!

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel.