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Management & Administrative Opportunities
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Development Assistant
Repercussion Theatre, Montreal, QC
Deadline: October 4, 2016
Repercussion Theatre is a non-for-profit organization best known for its Shakespeare-in-the-Park open-air summer tour. Every summer in Montreal, since 1988, over 13,000 people have gathered in parks in and around the city, to delight in the language of the Bard. Audiences are comprised of all ages and all economic backgrounds - not only because the shows are offered free of charge but also because the outdoor touring program moves from park to park, making it accessible to everyone.
Repercussion Theatre is seeking applicants for the position of Development Assistant for a contract of 30 weeks (7 months) starting mid-October. This is a full-time position with some flexibility. The successful candidate will be in charge of Development and Fundraising activities leading to the Shakespeare-in-the-Park tour. He/she should be able to work independently and have an interest in theatre. Should be fluent in English and have good working knowledge of French.
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Associate Producer - Publicity and Marketing
Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 7, 2016
Theatre Passe Muraille is known for developing innovative and daring Canadian theatre, but we exist to support our communities. From encouraging independent and emerging artists, and multicultural work, to inspiring our staff and artists to work collaboratively, Theatre Passe Muraille works to ensure all voices are represented on our stage.
This position reports to the GM and AD and creates and distributes all materials related to the marketing and publicity of Theatre Passe Muraille and its activities.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Writing and distributing advance press releases
- Organizing and executing photo and media calls
- Researching and creating relationships with mainstream and independent media
- Creating and disseminating press kits, invitations to media
- Maintaining catalogue of interviews, press clippings and other relevant publicity.
- Managing TPM website and social media (twitter, Facebook, Instagram) on a timely basis
- Managing marketing purchases, materials and budgets
- Creating house programs
- Creating eblasts and newsletter as needed
- Creating the Season brochure along with the Artistic Director and graphic designers as hired
- Arranging distribution of all promotional material
Artistic Director
Stephenville Theatre Festival, Stephenville, NL
Deadline: October 10, 2016
Stephenville Theatre Festival is a professional, nonprofit theatre that has been in existence for 37 years and produces repertory theatre during the summer with a focus on musical theatre. The festival operates out of a facility with a 410 seat proscenium theatre and a 140 seat black box theatre. The annual budget varies and is dependent on fundraising activities and the organization's ability to garner grant monies from government and other sponsoring departments.
The AD is responsible for leading the season selection, hiring technical and artistic personnel, driving donor and patron cultivation, planning and executing the theatrical season, and working with the Board of Directors to establish a long-term business model with an aim for the highest quality artistic product within the organization's financial capacity. The AD reports to the Board of Directors, works collaboratively with an experienced staff, and is responsible for strategic planning, financial management of a production budget, community leadership and representation with provincial theatre and sponsoring organizations.
Box Office Coordinator
Black Theatre Workshop, Montreal, QC
Deadline: October 25th, 2016
Black Theatre Workshop is Canada's oldest Black theatre company and is committed to reflecting Black culture and community by developing and providing visibility for Black Canadian artists. Black Theatre Workshop is an award-winning English- speaking theatre company based in Montreal, Quebec.
The Box Office Coordinator will handle group sales of our spring production play and general office coordination. Experience in non-profit arts organizations, public relations, and/or communications an asset. Above average computer skills with word processing, database management and desktop publishing experience in a Windows environment would also be required. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Coordinator's tasks and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to: planning and executing all aspects of the box office, planning for Vision Celebration Gala and coordinate and expand the Theatre's on-going membership drive.
Artistic Director
Theatre Calgary, Calgary, AB
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Theatre Calgary is a national stage that stimulates, provokes, and delights with ambitious programming created to ignite local, national, and international engagement.
After eleven seasons under the artistic leadership of Dennis Garnhum, Theatre Calgary is now seeking a new Artistic Director (AD) who will work in partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to help ensure the future success of the Theatre. The Artistic Director is responsible for the artistic vision of the company, and together with the ED, jointly delivers the creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic leadership of Theatre Calgary. The AD and the ED report to the Board of Directors, and are responsible for ensuring the Theatre achieves its artistic, audience, and financial objectives. The new AD will lead Theatre Calgary to a new level of prominence amongst top-tier theatre companies and enhance its national and international reputation and profile. Please email your cover letter and résumé to:
theatrecalgary@searchlightcanada.com. You may also mail your application to Theatre Calgary at: 220 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2G 5C4.
Associate Director of Development - Major Gifts
Canadian Stage, Toronto, ON
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Canadian Stage is one of the country's leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre companies, producing and showcasing innovative theatre from Canada and around the world, allowing its audience to encounter daring work guided by a strong directorial vision and a 21st-century aesthetic. The company prides itself on presenting multidisciplinary pieces and work in translation that pushes the boundaries of form and style.
We are looking for a really great, truly passionate fundraiser. Bold, smart, cultured, fun-loving, connecting easily with an ever-expanding network of committed arts lovers - oh, and really good at the job. Is that you?
You will implement the strategic plan for individual giving, helping drive a team of three collaborators, with strategic guidance from our Director of Business Development. The principal focus will be on major gifts, helping to identify and cultivate the great philanthropic forces of this city and beyond who are drawn to the bold contemporary performing arts that is at the heart of Canadian Stage.
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Executive Director
Rosebud Centre of the Arts, Rosebud, AB
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA), also known as Rosebud Centre of the Arts, functions as a highly respected guild school providing post-secondary theatre training within a community of Christian professional working artists. RSA has a remarkable history as producer and presenter of theatre and music to over 40,000 patrons annually, and as provider of a rural hospitality experience. RSA serves as the cornerstone for the economic success of Rosebud, AB and is located one hour east of Calgary.
The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing RSA's overall operation and achieving its mission in the arts. This will include overseeing theatre production, education programming and hospitality operations; strategic planning; managing staff; innovating new program development; securing and managing financial resources; maintaining a vibrant Christian ethos for staff and students; representing the RSA to the public; establishing key partnerships with diverse stakeholders; and providing support to the Board of Governors.
Marketing Director
Rosebud Centre of the Arts, Rosebud, AB
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Rosebud Centre of the Arts encompasses Rosebud Theatre and Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA). Rosebud Theatre is one of Alberta's premiere theatre companies, named one of the 25 Most Innovative Organizations in 2012. Annually, over 35,000 patrons enjoy the "Rosebud Experience" of live theatre, unique dining, art galleries, museums and shopping. RSA is a post-secondary school that offers training in theatre and music, whose students often advance to perform in Rosebud Theatre productions.
As the Director of Marketing you will take responsibility for the development and execution of Rosebud Centre of the Arts' overall marketing efforts. You are a proven results-oriented professional capable of developing and executing short and long-term marketing strategies and accompanying tactics focused on Single Ticket Sales; Subscriptions; Audience Development and Expansion for Rosebud Theatre, Recruitment and Promotion for Rosebud School of the Arts, General Promotion of the Rosebud Mercantile and Wild Horse Jack's Restaurant as well as Digital Strategies for the entire organization.
Revenue Development Director
Gallery 7 Theatre, Abbotsford, BC
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Gallery 7 Theatre is based in Abbotsford. We are a community/semi-professional theatre dedicated to presenting entertaining and thought-provoking theatre that explores the spiritual, relational and social aspects of the human experience with a vision towards hope, reconciliation and redemption. Now in its 26th year, the Society produces a mainstage season consisting of 4 productions and a comedy-improv night, plus a workshop series and a summer theatre camp program for children and youth ages 6 - 18.
We are seeking a committed Revenue Development Director to help our amazing live theatre company, Gallery 7, based in Abbotsford, B.C. to both grow and to secure a new theatre home through donor and sponsor recruitment & stewardship, and through securing grants. This is a permanent, part-time position starting as soon as possible with the potential of developing in to a full-time position that will be responsible for all business aspects of the Society.
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Technical Director
Soulpepper Theatre Company, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 14, 2016
Located in its multi-venue home the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery Historic District, Soulpepper Theatre Company is one of Canada's largest urban theatre companies. It has a year-round diverse repertory season which is grounded in the classics and committed to the creation of new works, new forms and innovative practices.
Soulpepper Theatre Company's Technical Director works as an integral part of the creative process in collaboration with productions' designers and Director of Production, with the responsibility for the technical implementation of Soulpepper's production values. The Technical Director also provides technical support to the Young Centre for the Performing Arts under the terms of a management agreement between Soulpepper Theatre and the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
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Technical Director
Canadian Stage, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 15, 2016
Canadian Stage is one of the country's leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre companies, producing and showcasing innovative theatre from Canada and around the world, allowing its audience to encounter daring work guided by a strong directorial vision and a 21st-century aesthetic.
Canadian Stage is searching for an experienced Technical Director to join our production team. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Technical Director is responsible for the planning, management and supervision of all technical elements of Canadian Stage's productions, presentations, and related activities.
Cutter / 1st Hand
Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton, ON
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Theatre Aquarius is looking for a highly motivated individual to temporary fill the position of Cutter/1st Hand from Monday October 3 to Friday December 2, 2016.
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Draft and cut, construct, alter, fit, shop, all as directed by the Head of Wardrobe.
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Attend production meetings and rehearsals as required.
Technical Director
Centaur Theatre Company, Montréal, QC
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Centaur Theatre Company is a non profit organization dedicated to creating, developing, producing and presenting an array of plays. Through our plays and other theatrical explorations from the local, national and international scene, it is our mission to inspire ardour and relevance that relates directly to the modern human experience.
Centaur Theatre has an opening for the position of
Technical Director beginning November 2016. Centaur Theatre Company is the premier English language theatre in Montreal, producing six productions each season, from a local, national and international repertoire.
Bartending, public speaking an asset.
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Teaching and Education Opportunities
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There are no Teaching and Education Opportunities at the present time.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Arts Management Opportunities
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PACT Learning Opportunities
Hot Topics Dial Around (formerly known as 1st Thursdays)
Got a hot topic, issue or challenge that you're dying to chat about with your peers? It could be an organizational challenge that you're in the middle of, or maybe an article that has you riled that was posted on Facebook, or an interesting idea from your caucus calls that you would like to hear more about how to make happen! Maybe it's an area in which you need some guidance or reference on best practice, or it could be something you've gone through at your company that you think others would benefit from hearing about.
Hot Topics is the place for you! Watch for our shortlist on topics that have bubbled up to the surface, or e-mail us your suggestions for something you want to lead or participate in.
Some of the topics that we are working on for 2016/2017 include:
- App Savvy - Beyond DropBox and Google Drive. Apps, social media platforms, e-learning; What are you relying upon that everyone should know about?
- Virtual Development - crowdsourcing & online development best practice
- Prepping to Pitch - preparing to showcase or pitch your wares at regional conferences and festivals; connecting with agents; building relationships to become tour savvy.
- The Power of Place - theatre venues as community gathering spaces; animation of space; theatre as community IN the community.
Connect with your colleagues through facilitated teleconference calls on focused topics. Group sizes are kept small to ensure maximum participation and engagement. Calls will begin in mid-October with no-cost registration on EventBrite. No cost for PACT members to participate - open to all staff (unless otherwise indicated) at PACT member companies. Contact Boomer at boomers@pact.ca or call at 416-595-6455 x16 to share your ideas.
Contract Conversations
Welcome to the 2nd year of conference calls that merge professional development Hot Topic (1st Thursday) calls with labour relations topics. Aside from the face-to-face "super happy fun time" at PACTCON or calling in to speak to Ron or Jasmine or the negotiating teams about your contract agreement needs, PACT members don't always have the opportunity to chat to other PACT members about their labour relation questions or concerns.
In the works for 2016/2017:
- Labour Relations 101 - Agreements for "newbies". A refresher on agreement basics for those new to contracting or anyone that would like a back to basics overview
- Labour Relations 201 - Riders, Concessions, Averaging, and Overtime
- Labour Relations 301 - "Picking Your Battles" - Concessions, Non-Adherence and Grandfathering
- HR 101 - Intro to Managing Managers
- HR 201 - Negotiation Skills
Group sizes are kept small to ensure maximum participation and engagement. Calls will begin in mid-October with no-cost registration on EventBrite. No cost for PACT members to participate - open to all staff (unless otherwise indicated) at PACT member companies.
Contract Conversations will focus on specific labour relations or contract agreement questions or hot topics. Special Guests with seasoned experience will join the call to facilitate with expert opinion and inform participants on best practice. Topic selection will be driven by need and informed by member requests. If you have a specific topic that you think would be great to share with your fellow members or a request for a specific topic please e-mail Boomer at boomers@pact.ca and/or Ron at ronh@pact.ca.
Peer to Peer [P2P]
Peer to Peer conference calls are an opportunity to talk with your colleagues in the same positions as you, from across the nation. Topics to be explored will be relevant to specific roles or responsibilities, with special guests invited to share best practice or innovative ideas. Topics will be chosen from ideas e-mailed in by YOU as well as current trends or hot topics that will be interesting to individuals with specific jobs, positions or areas of responsibility.
P2P conference call Peer groups will include:
- Artistic Round table (Artistic Directors, Artistic Associates, Producers, etc.)
- Managers Round Table (Managing Directors, General Managers, Company Managers, etc.)
- Outreach and Engagement
- Marketing and Communications
- Development and Fundraising
- Requests?
Connect with your colleagues through facilitated teleconference calls on focused topics. Group sizes are kept small to ensure maximum participation and engagement. Calls will begin in late-October with no-cost registration on EventBrite. No cost for PACT members to participate - open to all staff (unless otherwise indicated) at PACT member companies. Contact Boomer at boomers@pact.ca or call at 416-595-6455 x16 to share your ideas.
PACTCON2017 - Save the date!
Charlottetown, PEI
May 24 - 27, 2017
Our annual Conference and Annual General Meeting provides the perfect platform for great dialogue and networking, and to a great opportunity to interact with your peers from across the country.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Calgary this year for PACTCON2016. We'll see you in Charlottetown for our 2017 conference!
Other Learning Opportunities
TAC Leaders Lab
Toronto Arts Council, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 11, 2016
Toronto Arts Council is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 TAC Leaders Lab program. This exciting program, now entering its third year, has been created by TAC and The Banff Centre to enhance leadership capacity in Toronto's arts and culture sectors. The program is designed for mid- to senior-level arts professionals who have demonstrated the potential to lead change in their organizations, communities or arts sectors.
Participants will be selected in a competitive process managed by TAC. The ideal candidate will share a deep desire to challenge their concept of leadership and manifest change in Toronto's arts sector. They will embrace the open exchange of ideas in a cross-disciplinary environment.
Leaders Lab participants will make a commitment to attend a one-week intensive leadership retreat in Banff from April 16-22, 2017, and ten monthly activities and exchanges in Toronto in 2017-18.
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Professional Development
Individual Artistic Opportunities
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October Workshops and Webinars at Theatre Ontario
Theatre Ontario, Toronto, ON
Throughout the month of October
Are stress and anxiety sabotaging your career? Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company? Does your 'Theatre for Young Audiences' show need an audience? Check out upcoming workshops on these topics and more!
Playwriting with Paula Wing
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, ON
October 6 - November 10, 2016
This course consists of practical writing exercises and includes encounters with professionals from the industry, such as Tarragon playwrights-in-residence. Geared towards writing dialogue for two or more characters, but tailored to the specific needs and interests of participants, sessions will provide an opportunity for guided material generation through creation, discussion and critique. Note: work between weekly sessions expected.
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Urjo Kareda Residency Grant for an Emerging Theatre Artist
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 11, 2016
The Urjo Kareda Residency Grant supports the training and artistic residency of an exceptional emerging theatre artist each season at Tarragon Theatre. The successful applicant will spend twenty weeks at Tarragon Theatre pursuing their own training and artistic goals by working in collaboration with professional artists in their chosen field(s) of interest.
The grant is valued at $15,000 with an additional $2000 available to fund travel expenses if the selected artist lives outside the Toronto area. This grant is made possible by an annual donation from The Youssef-Warren Foundation.
Getting Creative with Isadora
Banff Centre, Banff, AB
November 14 - 18, 2016
Deadline: October 12, 2016
Isadora is an award-winning interactive media presentation tool created for artists, by artists and is used by, designers, performers, visual artists, and VJs throughout the industry. This workshop provides an intensive laboratory for artists who wish to explore the creation of media intensive performances for the stage. Dawn Stoppiello and Mark Coniglio (creator of Isadora software) will guide participants through a series of compositional problems focused on a single question: How does one bring performers, visual and sonic media together to create a compelling and truly unified work?
ATELIER | Develop Your Craft
Imago Theatre, Montréal, QC
October 14th - October 30th
A series of workshops for the creative and professional development of emerging and established theatre artists of all disciplines. Each workshop is only $75 with all proceeds going to ARTISTA, Imago Theatre's Free Mentorship Program for Youth.
Unmasking: An Exploration of Character through Mask (Sat Oct 15)
Meeting the Director: An Exploration of the Audition Process (Sun Oct 16)
The Character's Voice: A Physical approach into Theatre Creation (Sat Oct 23)
Tackling Text: An Approach to Dissecting Theatrical Text (Sat Oct 23)
Moving in Space: An Approach to Filling Theatrical Spaces (Sun Oct 30)
Word Power with T
erry Tweed
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, ON
November 14 - December 12, 2016
If rhetoric is the art of persuasion, then rhetoric is at the very centre of theatre. This class is an exploration of what rhetoric is, how it works, how it supports, informs and gives power to all that talk. It is open to actors, playwrights and directors; it will include in-class exercises and discussion, the exploration of various texts and provide an opportunity to address the specific needs and interests of the participants. Please note that work between the classes is expected.
Dramaturgy with David Jansen
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, ON
November 15 - December 1, 2016
Just what is production dramaturgy? How does it differ from other modes of dramaturgy? How can it help your creative thinking? This course looks at the dramaturg as artist. We will explore the history and practice of production dramaturgy, looking at a range of its creative aspects. Through assigned readings, research, seminars, and practical work we will investigate the role and responsibilities of the production dramaturg, exploring methods of script analysis, adaptation, and creative research. In particular we will reference and compare Canadian and German approaches to dramaturgy.
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PACT Announces
ALL IN
National
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative for Canada's theatre sector
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The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is launching a major, highly collaborative program focused on increasing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout Canada's theatre sector - called
All In: A National Equity, Diversity & Inclusive Initiative
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The ultimate objective of All In is to develop a national cohort of arts equity facilitators and advocates, who collaborate on increasing the reciprocal participation of equity-seeking artists and companies the potential for equitable cross-cultural collaboration and the promotion of a truly diverse theatrical landscape.
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The Theatre Listing
PACT's directory of Canadian Professional Theatre is a regularly updated, searchable database of Canadian theatre companies, related arts organizations and more.
Coming soon: Nova, OAC's Online Grant Application System
Ontario Arts Council, Toronto, ON
Beginning mid-December 2016, applicants will be able to apply online to 2017 granting program deadlines. The new application process will be easier for applicants - eliminating the paper-driven steps that included photocopying and postage. This process will be more straightforward, efficient and cost-effective for both applicants and OAC.
A small number of programs with fall 2016 deadlines have been chosen as Nova pilot projects. We have begun with two programs for operating funding, Theatre Organizations and Presenter/Producer. We expect to pilot three programs for project funding. These will be identified on their program pages on OAC's website, two months before the existing 2016 program deadline. Applicants to all other 2016 granting programs will continue to follow the paper process to apply.
Arts Day on the Hill - Registration Now Open
Canadian Arts Coalition
October 25, 2016
Artists and Parliamentarians have much to accomplish together in the next four years. We invite you to join the momentum on Parliament Hill for renewed support for artists across the country! There are two ways you can participate: 1) make the trip to Ottawa on October 25 and 2) take part on Social Media. Click below for more details and to register.
Register Now: Leadership Nouveau Conference in NYC
HEC Montréal, Montréal, QC
November 7, 2016
The third edition of the Leadership Nouveau Conference will be held on November 7, 2016, in New York City. "The Consumer Experience in the Arts and Culture" will be this year's theme.
Panelists and speakers will discuss how experiential consumption is changing the way arts and culture organizations build relationships with their audiences, both in North America and in other parts of the world.
Register now to join us in New York City on November 7, 2016 at the Paley Center for the Media. For a limited time, special rates are available at the Park Central Hotel in New York.
2016-2017 OAC Theatre Creator's Reserve Recommenders
Ontario Arts Council, Toronto, ON
Deadlines throughout 2016-2017 (See individual recommenders)
The OAC Theatre Creator's Reserve Recommenders for 2016-2017 are:
- 4th Line Theatre
- Acting Up Stage Company
- b current
- Blyth Festival
- Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
- Cabaret Theatre Company
- Cahoots Theatre Company
- Canadian Stage
- Carousel Players
- Crow's Theatre
- Factory Theatre
- Festival Players of Prince Edward County
- Grand Theatre
- Great Canadian Theatre Company
- Harbourfront Centre
- Mammalian Diving Reflex
- Mixed Company Theatre
- MT Space
- Native Earth Performing Arts
- Nightswimming
- Nightwood Theatre
- Obsidian Theatre Company
- Odyssey Theatre
- Ottawa Fringe Festival
- Pat the Dog Theatre Creation
- Port Stanley Festival Theatre
- Puppetmongers Theatre
- Roseneath Theatre
- Shaw Festival
- Studio 180 Theatre
- Sudbury Theatre Centre
- Suitcase in Point
- Talk is Free Theatre
- Tangled Art + Disability
- Tarragon Theatre
- Theatre Aquarius
- Theatre Centre
- Theatre Direct
- Theatre Passe Muraille
- Theatre Smith-Gilmour
- Thousand Islands Playhouse
- Toronto Fringe
- Volcano Non-Profit Productions
- Why Not Theatre
- Young People's Theatre
2017-2018 Canada Council Grant Deadlines and Details Announced
Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, ON
As you know, The Canada Council is getting set to launch the first deadlines of its new programs in the spring of 2017. There is a lot to discover in the
new funding model. Explore the calendar of 2017-2018 deadlines, updated program information and more.
Videos and detailed program information pages are available so you can find out how to make the most of funding opportunities ahead.
#cdnopening- Celebrate Your Opening Night Online
Canadian theatre companies celebrate Opening Night hundreds, possibly even thousands, of times per year. Spiderwebshow.ca wants to unite opening night celebrations coast-to-coast-to-coast and more than anything, we want to connect our theatre communities that are doing great work - and having great parties - nationwide. Help us by posting your opening night celebrations on Instagram with #cdnopening. Your theatre, your production and your work will appear alongside theatres from across the country on the Spiderwebshow.ca Instagram feed, one click away from fellow opening night revellers from Victoria to Iqaluit to St. John's.
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Submissions & Nominations
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Call for Applications: sxʷʔamət (home) Workshop Participants and Cast Members
Theatre For Living, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: October 21, 2016
Theatre for Living is collaborating with Journey's Around the Circle Society on our next Mainstage production in 2017, sxʷʔamət (home). After all the proclamations, apologies, and proposed policies from the Government to address Reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada... What does Reconciliation look and feel like on the ground? Is it just another form of assimilation? How do we ensure it is honourable?
The project will be created and performed by Indigenous and non-Indigenous people living the issues, and will be directed by David Diamond, with Associate Director Renae Morriseau. All participants and cast will be paid a living wage - no acting experience is required. The only requirement is lived experiences in the journey towards Reconciliation. Apply now to be a part of sxʷʔamət (home), either as a workshop participant (first week only) or as a workshop participant and cast member.
Workshop dates: Jan 30th - Feb 4th, 2017
Rehearsals: Feb 7th - 26th, 2017
Play: 11 performances, March 3 - 11th, 2017 (with a preview on March 2nd) at the Firehall Arts Centre.
Call for Applications: Aboriginal Arts Development Awards Programs
First Peoples' Cultural Council, Brentwood Bay, BC
Deadline: October 31, 2016
First Peoples' Cultural Council is now accepting applications for its arts funding grants, which support First Nations and Aboriginal arts through five programs: Individual Emerging Artists, Organizations and Collectives, Sharing Traditional Arts Across Generations, Arts Administrator Internships and Mentorships, and Aboriginal Youth Engaged in the Arts.
Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to their practice in any discipline - visual, music, dance, theatre, literary or media arts - and can work in traditional or experimental forms. Each year a Peer Adjudication Committee selects recipients from the many deserving proposals through a rigorous review process. In 2016, 77 grants were awarded a total of $877,000 through the five programs.
Call for Applications: New Chapter
Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, ON
Deadline: October 31, 2016
The Canada Council for the Arts is marking the 150th Anniversary of Confederation by creating a special program to support the creation and sharing of exceptional artistic and literary works. It will result in inspiring works that interpret the world we live in and envision our shared future. These works will encourage public engagement in the arts and will promote outreach locally, nationally and internationally.
The purpose of the program is to:
- offer all Canadians a wide array of powerful, daring, and exceptional artistic experiences
- provide artists, artists' groups/collectives and arts organizations with means to take greater risks and develop projects on a greater scale and scope than their usual activities. These one-time projects will serve to advance their own development and that of their arts practices.
- strengthen the presence of the arts in conversations about the future of the country, locally, nationally and internationally.
Call for Proposals: 5 x 25 Year Two
Nightswimming, Toronto, ON
Deadline: November 15, 2016
5 × 25 is an unprecedented national competition launching the careers of emerging playwrights, composers, choreographers and creators who were born in the year that Nighswimming was founded: 1995. It's a 5-year creative project started in 2015, in which we seek out proposals from artists born in 1995, then commission one annually until 2020.
Nightswimming's 5 × 25 is open to writers, choreographers, composers, designers and activists who love performance and have an idea and a project they want to create. We're open to anything that happens in a space with an audience.
Call for Grant Proposals: Province of BC International Presence Funding
Province of British Columbia, Victoria, BC
Deadline: Applications accepted on continuous intake until November 30, 2016
B.C. artists and arts organization pursuing international promotion or networking opportunities are invited to submit grant proposals for International Presence funding. Following a successful pilot earlier this year, the Province will invest $250,000 in projects that raise the global profile of B.C.'s artists.
Proposals will be accepted by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development's Arts and Cultural Development Branch on a continuous intake until the budget is fully committed for this program, or until Nov. 30, 2016. Priority will be given to projects that create links with the Province's key export markets (China, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Korea, United States, India and Europe).
Call for Submissions: Advance Theatre - New Works by Diverse Women
Ruby Slippers Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Ruby Slippers Theatre is seeking play submissions from women playwrights and directors living and working in Canada. Priority will be given to diversity.
As a direct response to the under representation of women playwrights, directors, and diversity in Canadian theatre (diversity in cultural background, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation and age), the Advance Theatre series will showcase dramatic readings of five new plays written by diverse Canadian women, directed by diverse Canadian women. These readings will take place over five days during the Vancouver Fringe Festival, in September 2017.
If you are chosen to participate in the Advance Theatre series, Ruby Slippers Theatre and the Fringe will cover the costs of all rehearsals, your technical rehearsal, promotion, a theatrical venue on Granville Island, and artists' fees for a public staged reading of your new play during the Fringe Festival.
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Keep up to date with Canada's theatre industry. Have news to share? Email
dylano@pact.ca and we'll put it in the next Artsboard.
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