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Management & Administrative Opportunities
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Executive Director
Generator, Toronto, ON
Deadline: November 6, 2016
Generator is a mentoring, teaching and innovation incubator that empowers independent artists, producers and leaders. Our missions is to play a key role in a sustainable independent performance sector driven by self-producing artists.
The Executive Director is the key management leader of Generator responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan. Generator has recently completed a transition to a new model as a shared platform leading new ideas and programs supporting independent performance. The new ED will be responsible for leading and further stabilizing this model. Other key duties: fundraising, marketing, mentorship and community outreach. To apply send resume, cover letter, and a link to a video, no longer than 2 minutes, on how you consider the role of the artist/producer in today's arts ecology to:
generatorsubmissions@gmail.com.
Front of House Supervisor
Factory Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: November 6, 2016
From its founding in 1970 with a commitment to Canadian stories; to the Heritage building that now houses the 45-year old company; Factory's vision has always conveyed indomitable courage and resolve; toughness; tenaciousness; and strength of character. Factory has grit.
Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, this position is responsible for enhancing the audience's pre-and post-show experience through documented front of house policies and procedures, increasing efficiency in staff and volunteers, and the coordination of special events, both internal and for renting companies, and to develop related event generated revenue.
Drama School Assistant
Young People's Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: November 7, 2016
Young People's Theatre (YPT), celebrating its 51st Anniversary Season in 2016/17, is Canada's largest theatre for young audiences. It currently produces and presents an 8-play season with an audience of approximately 80,000. The family-friendly employee culture at YPT (given that hours are primarily daytime) encourages ingenuity, team-work, and an atmosphere of learning. YPT's artistic policy focuses on arts and education - in fact, learning is at the centre of everything we do.
YPT is currently searching for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Drama School Assistant reporting to the Drama School Director and Education & Participation (E&P) Administrative Director.
General Manager
Repercussion Theatre, Montréal, QC
Deadline: November 7, 2016
Repercussion Theatre is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning company that has toured professional, classically-based productions to communities in the greater Montreal and Quebec regions since 1988. As a member of PACT (The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres), the company is best known for its Shakespeare-in-the-Park open-air summer tour, but also offers acting classes, professional workshops, and educational outreach programs.
This is a one-year, maternity leave replacement contract starting in December 2016. The General Manager (GM) works with, reports to and advises Repercussion's Board of Directors. The GM acts as the business leader of the company, provides administrative leadership, and works in close collaboration with the Artistic Director (AD) to achieve the strategic goals of the company. The GM is responsible for the oversight and direction of financial, administrative, promotional, marketing and communications development and strategy, donor relations and audience development.
Education Coordinator
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
Deadline: November 10, 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 enthusiastic and passionate individual to fill the position of Education Coordinator working with the Education Manager to coordinate and support the activities of Gateway Theatre's education programs.
Operations Coordinator
Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance, Toronto, ON
Deadline: November 10, 2016
The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance is a multifaceted organization with geographically and artistically diverse Indigenous performing artists, arts organizations and our allies. We connect Indigenous performing artists, opportunities, communities through a collective voice, generosity, inclusion.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Coordinator is one of the caretakers of the story of the Alliance. This arts leader will ensure our operations are in good standing so that we remain accountable to our Community of Artists [members]. The position will appeal to arts workers who thrive in a collaborative environment where individual initiative and critical contributions are valued. This person will be experienced in Excel, and will introduce systems and apps that streamline productivity. They will work efficiently with a modest operational budget that keeps the focus of our resources on claiming space for all Indigenous performing artists. Indigenous candidates will be strongly considered.
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.
Artistic & Executive Director
Centaur Theatre Company, Montréal, QC
Deadline: Interviews will commence in early December.
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.
Montreal's Centaur Theatre Company, the flagship English language theatre company in Quebec, invites application for the position of Artistic and Executive Director. Applicants should have a significant experience in a strategic artistic leadership and management role. The new appointment would be in position for the 2017/2018 season.
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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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.
Reporting Assistant
TicketKing (a division of Mirvish Productions), Toronto, ON
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Mirvish Productions is a Canadian theatre management and production company, based in Toronto, founded by David Mirvish in 1987. In 1991, in response to increased ticket demand, Mirvish Productions established a subsidiary company, TicketKing, to act as a ticketing agent and provide a telephone sales service to complement the theatre ticket window. TicketKing has subsequently evolved into an online sales service, providing an internet box office not only to Mirvish Productions, but to many smaller Toronto theatre companies, as well.
TicketKing (a division of Mirvish Productions) is looking for an enthusiastic individual (preferably with an interest in theatre) to fill a full time position of Reporting Assistant. The candidate should be a self-starter and fast learner with an aptitude for harnessing strong Excel skills to achieve results.
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Production Manager
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
Deadline: November 18, 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.
The Production Manager is responsible for all production and technical activities at Gateway Theatre. He or she ensures the efficient and cost effective execution of all production activities whilst maintaining a consistent standard of excellence. This is a full-time permanent position.
Production Manager
Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops, BC
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops BC has earned a strong reputation amongst theatre artists from all disciplines, encouraging new work and new artists in a strong regional format. We are a facility-based company; producing work of the highest quality. We serve a broad mandate and have earned a special place of trust with regional First Nations and the general audience. We are proud to produce some of the finest professional live theatre anywhere.
FT Production Manager to begin work Jan 3, 2016, with: five years demonstrated management experience in professional theatre; inspiring leadership abilities, strong communication skills, vast technical knowledge, proven budget management skills, stellar interpersonal skills, sterling integrity, the ability to manage multiple projects on finite timelines and budgets, and creatively problem-solve while maintaining a positive attitude. Reporting jointly to the AD and ED, the Production Manager is responsible for the collaborative planning and supervision of all technical aspects of WCT's productions and events.
Production Manager
Intrepid Theatre, Victoria, BC
Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Intrepid Theatre was founded in 1986 to produce the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival. 30 years later, our original mandate continues to serve the company's artistic and strategic plans, and the development of a healthy theatre community in Victoria BC. Intrepid operates two year-round theatre venues which are home to three festivals, numerous presentations, the YOU Show and a variety of community rentals.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Production Manager (PM) is responsible for planning and managing all production aspects of Intrepid Theatre's annual festivals, one-off events, and the rentals our two venues acquire. The PM is accountable to the ED for the quality of venue & production values within the scope of their responsibility, as limited by budgetary constraints, and to the Producer for the efficient management of the production and venue crew, scheduling and budget control.
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
LR301 - Writing Effective Concession Requests
Thursday, November 10 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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
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
Theatre Management Roundtable
Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, Vancouver, BC
November 9, 2016 | 2:00pm
For arts organizations, many different kinds of partnerships benefit and/or challenge us. Partnerships can occur between presenters and producers, between organizations and sponsors, between Artistic Directors and General Managers, between venues and renters, and so much more. What are some of the best partnerships your organization has had and why? What kinds of partnerships aren't working? What partnerships would you like more of? Join us for an invigorating discussion with your fellow arts managers. And, yes, there will be snacks!
Canadian Event Safety Summit
Canadian Event Safety Summit in partnership with the Event Safety Alliance,
Mississauga, ON
November 22, 2016 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Discounted Registration Deadline: November 11, 2016
As a follow-up to our sold-out event last May, we invite you to continue the safety conversation with an afternoon of learning. By popular request, speakers will include representatives from the Ministry of Labour and the Electrical Safety Authority, plus a panel of our colleagues to talk about safety in challenging venues.
The Canadian Safety Summit is co-chaired and moderated by
Janet Sellery, one of Canada's leading experts in health and safety and the arts. After a career in stage management, Janet pioneered the health and safety program at the Stratford Festival. Her work as a Health & Safety Consultant (Sellery Health + Safety)
focuses on customizing programs, training, and resources to reflect the constantly evolving and unique demands of live performance.
This event is designed to provide practical insights for production suppliers, event production companies, festivals, roadhouses, municipalities, colleges and universities, labour organizations, and all those who provide support to the event industry.
Join us for a day of
inspiring speakers
and an opportunity to connect with fellow event professionals - promoters, venue staff, suppliers - and all those who make the shows happen.
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Professional Development
Individual Artistic Opportunities
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Bard Studio
Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, BC
October 17 - November 21, 2016
Following the success of our inaugural Spring 2016 series, The Bard Studio is back! The Bard Studio provides drop-in training for both emerging and established theatre professionals. The Fall 2016 series of classes is offered at the new BMO Theatre Centre at 162 West 1st Avenue in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood. All daytime and evening classes and events in the Fall 2016 series are offered free of charge, but require advance registration. Initial registration is limited to 3 classes/person, with additional registration opening up one week before each class.
November Workshops and Webinars at Theatre Ontario
Theatre Ontario, Toronto, ON
Throughout the month of November
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
Mandarin Chinese Theatre Masterclass with Jocelyn Yuchia Chang
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
January 30 - February 11, 2017
Deadline: November 13, 2016
Gateway Theatre's Professional Development Program 2016/17 presents a Masterclass under the creative direction of Jocelyn Yuchia Chang (張育嘉), Artistic Director of ESP-I Performing Arts Group in Taipei, Taiwan. In this full-time, two-week program, participants will explore a Mandarin text (a Western classic script in translation), culminating in a public reading. The Masterclass will be taught in Mandarin; language proficiency is required. There is no tuition fee for participating in the Gateway Pacific Masterclass. Gateway Theatre will provide an honorarium to all participants; airfare and accommodation will also be provided to a select number of participants coming from outside the Vancouver area.
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.
Physical Theatre Creation with Andy Massingham
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, ON
January 10 - February 2, 2017
During the course of these workshops the participants will collaboratively create an original physical theatre piece based on material provided by the instructor. We will stress the dynamics and expression of the body in its relation to space and each other. Attention will be paid to story, characterization, and expanding the palate of expression as an artist. We will be working toward a cohesive narrative based on explorations and improvisations the material inspires.
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Announcements
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.
Toronto Fringe Seeking Board Members
Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto, ON
The Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival, a not-for-profit charitable organization, is seeking 2 volunteer Board Members to join its Board of Directors. The Fringe provides creative opportunities for artists and audiences by producing two important festivals - the Toronto Fringe Festival and the Next Stage Theatre Festival - and by running outreach activities that benefit youth, artists and the theatre community at large. Candidates with experience in board of director service will be preferred. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to
exec@fringetoronto.com.
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 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
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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 Applications: Creative Spark Vancouver Grants for Emerging Artists
ArtStarts, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: December 15, 2016
Emerging artists across all disciplines living in the City of Vancouver who have an interest in building their careers and working with young people in an arts-based capacity are invited to apply for Creative Spark Vancouver. Creative Spark Vancouver offer 100% coverage for projects, up to $1,000. Grant funds are intended to cover artist fees, project materials and supplies, rentals and honoraria. Creative Spark Vancouver enables emerging artists to gain experience on small projects that could lead to new career opportunities, new community relationships, different perspectives on arts and education, future learning opportunities and exciting multi-faceted projects.
Call for Nominations: Gina Wilkinson Prize
Ontario Arts Foundation, Toronto, ON
Deadline: December 15, 2016
Established in memory of director Gina Wilkinson, who was a beloved actor and director across the country, the prize is intended to recognize an experienced female theatre artist transitioning from one theatre discipline into the discipline of theatre direction. The annual prize pays tribute to Gina and her unyielding dedication, vision and indomitable spirit that imbued her work and her life. The recipient will be chosen from nominations brought forward by members of the Canadian theatre community. This year's nomination deadline is December 15, 2016 with the award recipient announced on March 10, 2017.
Call for Nominations: 2017 CATR Scholarly Awards
Canadian Association for Theatre Research
Deadline: December 31, 2016
Nominations for the Richard Plant Award, the Jean-Cléo Godin Award, the Ann Saddlemyer and the O'Neill Award will be determined by individual committees. These committees have been tasked with surveying a wide range of periodicals throughout the year, with each committee focusing on the appropriate language publications for each award. However, nominations for these prizes are also welcomed from the full membership of CATR.
The awards honour scholarly work of significant merit in any area of Canadian theatre research. The authors do not have to be members of the Association. The scholarship can appear in any journal or may be an original article published in a book or on-line. Nominations must include a brief letter (email) of support, but a seconder is not necessary. Members are also encouraged to consider self-nomination. Nominations for all awards should be sent directly to this year's coordinator of Scholarly Awards, Yana Meerzon at
ymeerzon@uOttawa.ca.
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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