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Management & Administrative Opportunities
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Front of House Manager & Bartender
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
Deadline: October 17, 2016
Gateway Theatre is a welcoming and inclusive regional theatre for Richmond and its surrounding communities. Encouraging participation and cultural diversity, we strive for excellence and leadership in the development and production of live professional theatre and programs that connect the community.
Gateway Theatre is seeking an outgoing, detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Front of House Manager and Bartender, working with the Audience Services team to provide patron service and volunteer supervision. Depending on your shift, you will fulfill one of the roles at any given time.
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Dramaturgy Intern
Canadian Stage, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 21, 2016
Based in Toronto, Canadian Stage is one of Canada's leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre companies. Led by Artistic & General Director Matthew Jocelyn, Canadian Stage produces and showcases innovative theatre work 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, one of Canada's leading professional non-profit theatres, is searching for a Dramaturgy Intern to join the Artistic team. Reporting to the Dramaturg & Artistic Associate, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to be exposed to the overall artistic activities of a large theatre organization, but will have a strong dramaturgical focus. The Dramaturgy Intern is to commit to 16 hours per week for 20 weeks for a total of 320 hours. Preferred availability is 1-2 days per week in the office, while some tasks can be executed remotely. We welcome proposals of alternate schedules.
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.
General Manager
Canada's Ballet Jörgen, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 30, 2016
Canada's Ballet Jörgen builds communities across Canada through the shared experience of professional ballet. Reaching every province with over 600 events annually, we ensure communities large and small, urban and rural have access to a ballet experience that is recognized for its innovation, warmth and beauty. Inspiring and connecting with Canadians for over 25 years, Canada's Ballet Jörgen makes ballet and Canadian choreography a meaningful part of Canadians' lives through performance, education, and community engagement.
The General Manager will work in close collaboration with the Artistic Director & CEO, Bengt Jörgen and the Board of Directors to manage a thriving and financially sound organization with an excellent artistic reputation, talented and dedicated dancers, an experienced staff, a committed board, with a $3M operating budget. This position will report to the Artistic Director & CEO. Please email to:
cbjapplicationforgm@gmail.com.
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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.
General Manager
Carousel Players, St. Catharines, ON
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Canada's award-winning theatre for young audiences, Carousel Players in St. Catharines, Ontario is pleased to invite applications for the full-time position of General Manager. Since 1972, Carousel Players has maintained a tradition of participatory theatre and artistic excellence with a reputation of bringing the best of theatre for young audiences to schools, theatres and festivals across Canada.
Sharing management responsibilities with Artistic Director Jessica Carmichael, the General Manager has specific responsibility for the administration of Carousel Players which includes financial planning and control, contract negotiations, facility management, marketing, development, government and donor relations, and staff and board administration. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Niagara region and able to start full-time work in July 2017. A detailed job description is available upon request.
Artistic Associate
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Gateway Theatre is a welcoming and inclusive regional theatre for Richmond and its surrounding communities. Encouraging participation and cultural diversity, we strive for excellence and leadership in the development and production of live professional theatre and programs that connect the community.
The Artistic Associate has four primary areas of responsibility:
- Drafting performer contracts and acting as a liaison between Gateway Theatre, PACT, and CAEA
- Acting as the main point of contact for artists working at Gateway
- Coordinating casting efforts and managing auditions
- Assisting the Artistic Director with season planning, new play development, and engagement with the artistic community
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.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Civic Theatres Toronto, Toronto, ON
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Committed to the artistic, cultural, and social vitality of Toronto, the City has created a new operating structure for its three flagship civic theatres: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and Toronto Centre for the Arts. These three performing arts complexes include seven theatres ranging in size from intimate to the largest in the country. Become the first CEO of Civic Theatres Toronto, and be a community builder in the most diverse city in the world.
Work with a Board of Councillors and citizen members to: champion the profiles of these performance spaces; engage Toronto's dynamic communities; and make a vital contribution to our cultural ecosystem.
You have a record of success leading a high-profile organization. Dedicated to the arts, experienced in a unionized environment, and an accomplished change manager, you understand the challenges of serving a diverse public, performing arts companies, and community groups. Consultative and engaging, inspire stakeholder commitment with your growth strategy and vision. Apply to Project 160710.
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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Costume Sewers
Stratford Festival, Stratford, ON
Deadline: October 31, 2016
The Stratford Festival is the leading classical theatre in North America. Founded in 1953, the Festival presents a seven-month season of 12 to 16 plays in four theatres, featuring the works of Shakespeare and other great classical writers, as well as the best in musical theatre and contemporary drama. It welcomes more than 500,000 visitors each year between the months of April and November.
Reporting to the Head of Wardrobe, applicants must have an excellent knowledge of and experience in costume construction techniques (flat pattern making and draping), as well as proven knowledge and experience in both men's and women's tailoring techniques. Applicants should also have an understanding of period shape, costume history, and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes. Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Costume Cutter in a professional theatre company. This is a seasonal full-time position beginning January 2017.
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 1st Thursdays)
Got a hot topic, issue or challenge that you're dying to chat about with your peers? Could be an organizational challenge that you're facing, or maybe an article that was posted on Facebook that has you riled up, or an interesting idea you heard about on your caucus calls and you would like to hear more about how to make it happen! Maybe it's an area in which you need some guidance or reference on best practice, or could be something you've gone through at your company and think others would benefit from hearing about.
Hot Topics is that place for you! Watch for our short list on topics that have bubbled up to the surface or e-mail us your suggestions for something you want to lead or at least 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 & on-line 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.
Contract Conversations
(Only for GMs and other staff who issue contracts for their company)
Welcome to the 2nd year of conference calls that merges professional development Hot Topic (1st Thursday) conference calls with labour relations topics. Aside from the face-to-face "super happy fun time" at PACTCON or calling in to speak to our Labour Relations Specialists 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". An overview of agreement basics for those new to contracting or anyone that would like a back to basics review
- Labour Relations 201 - Riders, Averaging, and OT
- Labour Relations 301 - Concessions, Non-Adherence and Grandfathering
- HR 101 - Intro to Managing Managers
- HR 201 - Negotiation Skills
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.
Upcoming Contract Conversations
LR101 - Deciphering Agreement Acronyms OR Agreements for Newbies
Thursday, October 20 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Whether you are new to PACT's Contracted Agreements or just want a refresher, join this call for an overview of the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA), Playwrights' Guild of Canada (PGC) agreement and Associated Designers of Canada (ADC) agreement. Find out how the PACT office can help or better support you, and what the Labour Relations Committee (LRC) does on your behalf. Find out tips, best practice and what every PACT member should know about our negotiated agreements.
LR201 - 50 Shades of ESA OT, Averaging Agreements,
and other Mysteries of the Canadian Theatre Agreement
Thursday, October 27 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Join the LRC's Kristen Dion (Chair of PACT's Labour Relations Committee), PACT's LR specialist Ron Haney and a PACT special guest to get sixty minutes dedicated to best practices, tips and necessities for Employment Standards Act Overtime, Averaging and other variances specific to the Canadian Theatre Agreement.
LR301 - Writing Effective Concession Requests
Date TBC
Everything you need to know about writing effective Concessions; best practices from a seasoned pro (Jon Rondeau, General Manager, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montreal); what you need to know before you start to write; quid pro quo; using your resources (PACT staff, colleagues, etc) and more.
Peer to Peer [P2P]
Peer to Peer conference calls are an opportunity to talk with your colleagues in similar positions as you, from across the nation. Topics to be explored will be relevant to specific roles or responsibilities, with special guests invited in 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?
Upcoming Peer to Peer Calls
Outreach and Engagement
Tuesday, October 18 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
With Patrick Lloyd Brennan, Senior Associate, Sales and Cultural Affairs, Segal Centre for the Arts (Montreal) and Autumn Smith, Education and Audience Development Manager, CanStage (Toronto).
A conversation tailor made for all theatre professionals with "outreach" or "engagement" in your title or your responsibilities. Meant as the first of an ongoing dialogue, this session will start with the question of "what do we mean by OUTREACH and ENGAGEMENT anyway?!"
What does your job entail? What are your responsibilities? What are some challenges and initiatives that you encounter? What criteria dictates which community you reach out too? Open sharing of ideas and answers to these questions will help to inform future dialogue relevant to your roles and responsibilities.
Artistic Practice Round Table
Wednesday, November 23 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
With Ardith Boxall, Artistic Director, Manitoba Theatre Projects (Winnipeg) / Chair of the Artistic Practice Committee (PACT) and Samantha MacDonald, Artistic Producer, Lunchbox Theatre (Calgary).
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
Truth and Reconciliation Through Theatre
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB
November 18 - 20, 2016
Deadline: October 19, 2016
Join Making Treaty 7's Troy Emery Twigg and learn tools and exercises to help students express understanding of their local treaty, First Nations' relationship to traditional lands, and the content of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As part of Theatre Alberta's Workshops by Request: Rocky Mountain Series, performing arts educators will be guided through the creation process of Calgary's ground-breaking production Making Treaty 7 and discuss its impact on audiences and artists.
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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!
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)
Urjo Kareda Residency Grant for an Emerging Theatre Artist - Deadline Extended!
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: October 18, 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.
Urban Ink Artist Training Programs
Urban Ink Productions, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: October 30, 2016
Urban Ink Productions is calling for applications for The Collective & The Writers Group, our two Artist Training Programs for emerging artists.
The Collective is a curated group of emerging artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and artistic practices dedicated to improving their skills as theatre creators.
Applications for the Collective:
https://goo.gl/forms/BlFZ1zNi5nHcBnv32
The Writers Group is a creative hub for emerging playwrights from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering a platform for writers to develop their work alongside dramaturges.
Applications for the Writers Group:
https://goo.gl/forms/Op8KdSjpgqvuyRRA2
Devised Theatre Intensive
Ghost River Theatre, Calgary, AB
November 10 - 13, 2016
Ghost River Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rose leads a four-day intensive designed to pilot
established and emerging artists through an introduction to devised theatre methodologies.
Open to adventurous artists in all media, our intensive will foster an innovative environment where participants will develop, learn and experiment with new tools for creative expression. The intensive demands rigorous participation from individuals through hands-on exercises based on the unique artistic practices Ghost River Theatre has forged in the creation of such shows as The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst and The Highest Step in the World.
Topics include:
- collaborative creation dynamics
- visual approaches to storytelling
- non-traditional text generation
- the key principles of healthy creation practices
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.
Paddy Crean Stage Combat Workshop
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB
December 29, 2016 - January 3, 2017
Deadline: November 23, 2016
Spend six days with the International Order of the Sword and Pen for the 2016 Paddy Crean Stage Combat workshop. This workshop focuses on theories and practices as applied to combat for stage, screen, and the martial arts.
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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.
#ArtsDay Tweet Chat
Canadian Arts Coalition
Join the Canadian Arts Coalition on Twitter at 12pm EST on October 25th, where they'll be sharing the #ArtsDay messages and bringing arts advocacy into communities across Canada. This is a great way to help spread the messages being shared on Parliament Hill and an opportunity to connect with other arts advocates across the country. Simply log onto Twitter at noon on the 25th and watch the #artsconvo hashtag to join in.
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.
#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: Board of Directors, Canada Council for the Arts
Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON
Deadline: October 24, 2016
The Government of Canada recently reviewed and modified its policies with regard to how it appoints Canadians to the Board of Directors of Canada's major crown corporations and agencies. The Privy Council Office has announced an open call for experienced leaders to join the Boards of several organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts.
The Canada Council is taking this opportunity to share the message far and wide, and reach out to qualified, experienced, engaged candidates from coast to coast to coast. More information can be found at the link below.
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 Nominations: Molson Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, ON
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Two Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes, in the amount of $50,000 each, are awarded annually to distinguished individuals (one in the arts and one in the social sciences and humanities). The prizes are intended to encourage continuing contributions to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada.
The prizes are funded by an endowment from the Molson Foundation, and they are administered by the Canada Council for the Arts in cooperation with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The winners are chosen by a peer assessment committee, which is appointed jointly by the Canada Council and the SSHRC.
Call for Nominations: Nanaimo Culture & Heritage Awards
Each year, the City of Nanaimo recognizes the best of Nanaimo's culture and heritage with the Culture & Heritage Awards. Recipients are honoured at a special ceremony at the Port Theatre.
Excellence in Culture Award
The Excellence in Culture Award is presented to an organization or individual that has achieved regional and/or national recognition in the field of arts and must be recognized as a "Nanaimo Artist," demonstrated excellence in their field, and as being a significant inspiration to others.
Honour in Culture Award
The Honour in Culture Award is presented to an individual, group or corporation that is known for their dedication and support of the development of the cultural fabric of Nanaimo.
Emerging Cultural Leader Award
The Emerging Cultural Leader Award recognizes up-and-coming, Nanaimo-based cultural leaders. The award targets individuals under 30 years of age who have contributed significantly to the cultural life in Nanaimo.
John Thomson Heritage Memorial Awards
The John Thomson Heritage Memorial Award honours individuals who demonstrate outstanding heritage service and dedication to the community.
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).
Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts
Ontario Arts Council, Toronto, ON
Deadline: December 1, 2016
The Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts are annual awards created in 2006 by the Government of Ontario. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contributions to arts and culture in Ontario over a significant period of time.
The awards are supported by the Government of Ontario. The total value of the awards is $120,000. This amount is divided into two categories of $60,000 each for: the Artist Award (
recognizes a professional artist) and the Arts Organization Award (
given to an arts organization involved in the production and/or distribution of artistic work by professional artists
).
Call for Applications: Cultural Grants Program
City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: December 7, 2016
A vibrant arts and cultural scene is important to any truly livable city. The City's Cultural Grants Program supports a wide range of arts and cultural activity in Vancouver.
Is your non-profit arts or cultural organization:
- Producing or presenting ongoing arts and cultural activities in Vancouver?
- Planning a cultural project or event?
You may be eligible for funding through the following Cultural Grant streams:
- Project Grants
- Annual Assistance Grants
- Operating Grants
Learn about funding, eligible projects and organizations, terms, and evaluation criteria and process for each grant stream at the link below.
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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