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Management & Administrative Opportunities
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Alliance Coordinator
Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance, Toronto, ON
Deadline: January 18, 2017
The Alliance is a national arts service organization that claims space for all Indigenous performing artists. Federally incorporated in 2005, the Alliance office is located in what is now called Toronto, ON (Tkarón:to in Haudenosaunee). The Alliance acknowledges the traditional lands and waterways of the Anishinabek (Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation), the Haudenosaunee, the Wendat, and any other nations who cared for the land (acknowledged and unacknowledged, recorded and unrecorded).
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Alliance Coordinator contributes to our Community of Artists [members] by engaging new artists and communities. The leader we seek for this position will bring their own values to the work and will conduct themselves in relation to the protocols of the local Host Nations of Tkarón:to and the communities we visit.
Development Coordinator
Belfry Theatre , Victoria, BC
Deadline: January 30, 2017
As a professional adult theatre company, we are dedicated to producing contemporary plays, with an emphasis on Canadian work, and to promoting artistic, cultural, and educational events in the Greater Victoria Region. The Belfry's mission is to produce theatre that generates ideas and dialogue, and that makes the audience see the world a little differently.
Coordinate donor and fundraising events including management and acquisition of auction items. Assist with developing and maintaining sponsorships and relationships with businesses. Prepare family and corporate foundation grant applications for program and capital campaign funding. Donor and sponsor stewardship including correspondence, tracking and delivering appropriate benefits and recognitions. Coordinate annual fund direct mail campaigns. Ongoing database list building and generating reports for mailings and events. Updating web site and social media posts for development purposes. Coordinate fundraising meetings, take minutes.
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.
Assistant Box Office and FOH Manager
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: February 10, 2017
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is a not for profit, professional theatre company dedicated to the promotion of Queer Canadian Culture.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, someone who goes above and beyond, someone who thinks outside the box. Most importantly, someone who wants to join the team at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Canada's Home for Queer Culture. Reporting to the Box Office/Front of House Manager , the Assistant Box Office/Front of House Manager will be responsible for managing box office staff, order processing and overseeing general box office operations at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
General Manager
Green Thumb Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: February 10, 2017
Green Thumb Theatre creates and produces plays that explore social issues relevant to the lives of children, youth and young adults. We provide theatre that celebrates the language and stories of today's generation and culture to stimulate empathy, debate and critical thinking.
One of the most prolific and renowned theatre companies in Canada, Green Thumb Theatre is seeking a new General Manager to lead the organization in collaboration with the Artistic Director. The General Manager supports and moves forward the artistic vision and mission of the organization and is responsible for all administrative and financial oversight. This is a dynamic position with a large scope of work
Interim Managing Producer
Rumble Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: February 12th, 2017
Rumble Theatre believes in creating a more compassionate world through the communal sharing of stories. We explore our history through commissioning and producing new adaptations of outstanding narratives, we investigate the present moment through producing contemporary plays from the Canadian and world repertoire, and we act as champions of Vancouver's emerging artists to ensure a vital future.
Reporting to the Artistic Director, the Interim Managing Producer is responsible for: budgeting, administrative and general management, grant-writing, production management, contracting of production personnel and artists, support on marketing and networking initiatives, facilities management, staff and intern supervision, liaising with the Board of Directors. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Development Assistant
Centaur Theatre Company, Montreal, 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, Montreal's flagship English-language theatre company, is looking for a Development Assistant to join our fast-paced team and add to our fun and dynamic work environment. This is an entry-level, full-time position in the Development Department and reports to the Director of Development.
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Head Scenic Artist
Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary, AB
Deadline: This position begins January 30, 2017.
Alberta Theatre Projects creates community by producing relevant, high quality contemporary theatre; by playing a national leadership role in the development and creation of new Canadian plays; and by bringing audience and artists together in an exchange around the work.
ATP is looking for a team oriented individual to fulfill the annually renewable contract
position of Head Scenic Artist. Working as an integral member of the production team, The Scenic Artist is responsible for the painting of all set pieces, backdrops, murals and various other scenic elements. Working conditions and wage shall be governed by Collective Agreement with I.A.T.S.E., Local 212.
Production Manager / Stage Manager
Toronto Dance Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: February 13, 2017
Yoronto Dance Theatre (TDT) was founded in 1968 by dancer/choreographers
Peter Randazzo
,
Patricia Beatty
and
David Earle
(the Founders). Over the last forty-nine years, the company has produced a unique body of original Canadian choreography and influenced the artistic development of dancers, choreographers and other collaborators from across the country. As a touring company, TDT has had a major impact on the development of audiences for dance across Canada.
TDT is seeking a Production Manager/Stage Manager to join its small and dynamic team for its 50th anniversary season, 2017-18. This is the perfect contract for a technical professional eager to participate in all aspects of production, at home and on tour, for one of Canada's leading contemporary dance companies.
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.
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Teaching and Education Opportunities
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Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Costume and Set Designer - Deadline Extended!
Fountain School of Performing Arts, Halifax, NS
Deadline: January 31, 2017
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 11 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is a dynamic body of students, faculty, and staff arranged into upwards of twenty programs and departments, many offering graduate degrees.
The Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA) invites applications for full-time probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2017. The candidate will be responsible for the costume and set design for all FSPA stage productions, and teach related courses in the Costume Studies and the Technical Theatre programs. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Qualifications expected are MFA or equivalent terminal degree and substantial professional theatre experience with a particular emphasis on costume and set design. Evidence of effective teaching and experience is an asset.
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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 Regular Member 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 [email protected] and/or Ron at [email protected].
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?
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
Workshop Series for Arts & Cultural Administrators
Artscape Launchpad & WorkInCulture, Toronto, ON
Various dates in January & February 2017
Artscape Launchpad and WorkInCulture bring you three workshops specifically for professionals who drive the creative and cultural sectors. These workshops in particular will benefit any artist or arts administrator seeking tools to propel their personal and professional goals.
- Mastering the Art of Partnerships and Collaboration in Arts & Culture
Wednesday, January 18, 2016 - 6pm-9pm
- Project Management for Arts & Culture
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 6pm-9pm
- Managing People in Arts & Culture
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 6pm-9pm
Information Webinars: New Leadership in the Arts Programs
Queen's University, Kingston, ON
January 19 and February 15, 2017
The Dan School of Drama and Music, and the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (IBCPA) have two new exciting programs - a new Arts Management Graduate Diploma and a Master's in Arts Leadership. These programs are ideal for students and working professionals who have the passion and acumen for the arts and see their careers not so much as on the stage but rather directing from behind the scenes - directing the business operations that is.
The focus is on developing 21st century leadership and management capabilities. Course work covers strategic planning and thinking, a specific focus on comprehensive revenue development in arts marketing and philanthropy, cultural policy, contract negotiations and labour relations, financial and management accounting, and digital entrepreneurship.
The program will focus on inquiry-based research, applied learning in live-site analysis and the rigorous exchange of ideas, producing graduate students who are immediately qualified to assume specialized administrative positions with professional arts organizations and who will eventually assume leadership.
Sign up at the link below for one of two online information webinars about the programs.
Arts Facilities Mentoring Network - Deadline Extended!
ArtsBuild Ontario, Kitchener, ON and WorkInCulture, Toronto, ON
Deadline: January 20, 2017
ArtsBuild Ontario and WorkInCulture are excited to begin the fourth iteration of the Arts Facilities Mentoring Network!
Mentorship is about expanding your knowledge, growing your skills and making connections. The Arts Facilities Mentoring Network is a mentoring program for cultural leaders focused on strengthening the business and management skills needed to manage, renew and develop arts facilities.
Leaders in Ontario's non-profit arts community who are responsible for their facilities or capital related issues will have the unique opportunity of one-to-one learning with an experienced professional.
Talent to Lead - Deadline Extended!
Cultural Human Resources Council, Ottawa, ON
Deadline: January 20, 2017
CHRC is pleased to announce that it is now receiving applications for the second cohort of its Talent to Lead (T2L) program.
Talent to Lead is designed for mid-career cultural managers seeking to take their careers to the next level of leadership. It creates opportunities for learning from one another and building relationships with other leaders, while also getting expert support from top-notch executives in the field.
Each month, participants will sign into a learning webinar that focuses on management fundamentals and competencies sourced from CHRC's updated
HR Management Toolkit
. Each session will cover a variety of HR topics, have take-aways, stream video interviews with executive cultural leaders and offer an opportunity for a Q&A with our expert facilitators.
Alongside the webinar learning series, participants will have the opportunity to work one-on-one in a mentorship relationship with an executive level leader and gain insight into how to put their learning into practice to advance their career.
Artist Educators Training 2016/17 - Call for Registration
Young People's Theatre, Toronto, ON
February 2 & 3, 2017
Deadline: January 20, 2017
The YPT Artist Educators Training is open to all artists interested in arts education with a desire to further develop their pedagogical skills through practical training. The first day is comprised of several modules, including:
- lesson planning,
- fostering authentic engagement,
- developing techniques for classroom management,
- connecting learning to a specific text or arts experience, and
- creating ensemble-based exercises.
The second day begins with refining the participants' plans and culminates in facilitating workshops for children and young people. Please visit the link below to register.
Free Webinar: OAC Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council, Toronto, ON
January 24, 2017 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Attend this webinar to learn about OAC's new program - Artists in Communities and Schools Projects. This program supports the research, development and realization of arts projects in communities and schools. Activities involve professional Ontario artists and community members working together to develop and design a creative experience. These experiences may include co-creation. Skill building is a core component of projects.
This program represents the coming together of the following programs:
- Arts Education Projects
- Artists in the Community/Workplace
- Artists in Education
Free Online Course: Reconciliation through Indigenous Education
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
January 24 - March 7, 2017
Deadline: February 24, 2017
The University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education will offer a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in January on engaging with Indigenous knowledge keepers, educational leaders, and resources to enhance understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconciliation in the places where you live, learn, and work.
The course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. In this course, reconciliation emphasizes changing institutional structures, practices, and policies, as well as personal and professional ideologies to create environments that are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous peoples. For those who want to build their own competence and the capacity of those around them to engage in relationships with Indigenous peoples based on intercultural understanding, empathy, and respect, this course will help get you started in this process.
ArtsBuild Ontario Learning Series
ArtsBuild Ontario, Kitchener, ON
Throughout 2016 and 2017
ArtsBuild Ontario is proud to present The Learning Series, a collection of learning opportunities for arts facilities around ArtsBuild's core programs, including SpaceFinder, the Arts Facilities Mentoring Network, Energy Conservation and Asset Planner for the Arts. This webinar and workshop series will help support arts organizations and their creative spaces. These sessions will provide tools, best practices, and feature guest speakers from the sector to inform and inspire facility managers.
Upcoming Webinars
Feb. 22 - Contracts and Agreements: Landlord vs. Tenants
Feb. 23 - Capital Project Success: Stories from the Ottawa Art Gallery and First Ontario Performing Arts Centre
Mar. 29 - Space Management 101: Keys to Success
Upcoming Workshop
Jan. 31 - Reaching your Rental Audience (Kitchener-Waterloo)
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Professional Development
Individual Artistic Opportunities
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Writing Theatre Reviews That Matter
Theatre Ontario, Toronto, ON
January 18, 2017 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn the skills necessary to be a successful and sought after reviewer, critic, blogger and writer of theatre. This workshop will provide insights on why theatre reviews matter, and provide guidelines on what to look for in order to assess a theatrical event, and then write about it clearly, informatively, effectively and with confidence.
With Lynn Slotkin.
Course Fee: $40 plus HST for non-members, $20 plus HST for Theatre Ontario individual members.
Performing Arts Production, Design, and Stage Management Practicum Programs
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB
Deadline: January 25, 2017
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to announce this year's Performing Arts Production, Design, and Stage Management practicum programs (formerly Theatre Production, Design, and Stage Management.
Our practicum training programs provide exceptional learning opportunities through the on-stage technical design and support of production residencies with resident companies, the building of original physical productions with partner companies, and the in-house creation of original main stage productions.
Participants normally will have completed at least two years of relevant academic training, with related professional experience, or will have experience in a related area of professional performing arts.
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Call for Submissions: 2017 PARC Playwrights' Colony
Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre, Halifax, NS
Deadline: January 27, 2017
Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC) will be hosting the 2017 PARC Playwrights' Colony from May 7 to 21 in Sackville, New Brunswick on the Mount Allison University campus.
The annual Playwrights' Colony, PARC's flagship program, is a two-week long playwrights' residency open to emerging and established playwrights in Atlantic Canada. At the Colony, eight to ten playwrights from across the Atlantic region will have an opportunity to develop a new script. The Colony offers the most intensive writing opportunity for playwrights in this region. Writers benefit from the one-on-one assistance of a professional dramaturge and the expertise of a professional company of experienced workshop actors (during the second week of the colony).
Launching Your Career
Theatre Ontario, Toronto, ON
January 30, 2017 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Launching Your Career Answers to your FAQ's about the business of acting! This workshop is for actors beginning their professional careers. In this two-hour workshop, Rachel Kennedy and a guest actor will answer the most frequently asked questions about the business of acting. With Rachel Kennedy and Guest Actor Caitlin Driscoll. Cost: $35 plus HST for non-members, $5 (materials fee) for Theatre Ontario individual/organization members.
Mskomini Giizis Residency
Native Earth Performing Arts, Toronto, ON
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Native Earth Performing Arts is pleased to announce its participation in the
Metcalf Foundation's 2016 Creative Strategies Incubator. Through CSI, Native Earth is developing the
Mskomini Giizis Residency, which will occur over four weeks in the Summers of 2017, 2018 and 2019.
The Residency will offer Indigenous performing artist collectives a combination of space, resources, honorariums, travel and accommodation as they develop works beyond development and the production phase.
Through the Mskomini Giizis Residency Indigenous artists and collectives can take this time to explore any aspect of the production. Don't rush - take time and space to refine.
See the link below for more information, and to download the Residency Guidelines and application.
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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.
OAC Launches New Online Grant Application System and New Website
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has launched a new website to support Nova, OAC's new online grant application and management system, which is now live. The dynamic new website and Nova will make it easier for applicants to search for granting programs that best suit a proposed arts activity.
With the launch of the website and the successful completion of Nova pilot testing, most OAC grant applications will now be submitted online. The new application process will be much easier for OAC's approximately 12,000 applicants each year, and more cost-effective for both applicants and OAC.
#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 Submissions: Actors for Silence by Trina Davies
The Grand Theatre, London, ON
Deadline: January 16, 2017 at 5:00pm EST
The Grand Theatre is seeking submissions for two female roles in our World Premiere production of Trina Davies'
Silence: Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell
in January, 2018.
Silence is based on the true story of Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell and will be directed by Peter Hinton.
In our desire to reflect the world and our community on our stage, The Grand Theatre is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from all qualified performers, without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, race, or gender identity. We strongly encourage submissions from Deaf and hard of hearing actors.
Call for Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards
Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON
Deadline: February 3, 2017
The call for nominations for Canada's Volunteer Awards is now open until February 3, 2017. You are invited to:
- nominate a not-for-profit organization, an individual, a group or a business who is making a difference in their community to receive an award; and
- promote the call for nominations to your stakeholders.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- One (1) national award - Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award;
- Five (5) regional awards - Emerging Leader, for young volunteers aged 18 to 30;
- Five (5) regional awards - Community Leader, for individuals or groups of volunteers;
- Five (5) regional awards - Business Leader, to recognize businesses that demonstrate social responsibility; and
- Five (5) regional awards - Social Innovator, to recognize the contributions of not-for-profit organizations.
Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony and will be able to choose a not-for-profit organization to receive a grant of $5,000 (regional awards) or $10,000 (national award).
Call for Nominations: Toronto Arts Foundation Awards
Toronto Arts Foundation, Toronto, ON
Deadline: February 6, 2017
Toronto Arts Foundation Awards are presented to artists, cultural leaders and businesses in recognition of artistic excellence, cultural leadership and contribution to the arts.
Nominations for 2017 Toronto Arts Foundation Awards openend December 15, 2016. Any person may submit a nomination including arts champions, fellow artists, arts managers and leaders, board directors.
Nominations will be considered for the following awards:
- Arts for Youth Award
- The Toronto Arts and Business Award
- The Emerging Artist Award
- The Emerging Jazz Artist Award
- The Muriel Sherrin Award
- The Margo Bindhart and Rita Davies Award
Call for Submissions: CAMINOS 2017
Aluna Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: February 13, 2017
CAMINOS
is a week of new performance proposals and works-in-progress from risk-taking artists working in theatre, dance and inter-disciplinary practices in Canada.
In 2015, CAMINOS presented the work of over 80 emerging and established artists.
We are currently seeking proposals from artists across Canada. The festival's focus is on work from the Pan-American Diaspora and Indigenous Artists.
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.
Call for Applications: Underutilized Vancouver Civic
Theatres Spaces Grant
City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis through the end of 2017.
Vancouver arts organizations and other non-profit community groups are invited to submit an application now for the 2017 grant program, which focuses on the activation of underutilized spaces in Vancouver Civic Theatres.
A total of $150,000 in funding is available in 2017 towards the programming of the underutilized spaces within our venue collective.
Spaces eligible for the grant are:
- Queen Elizabeth Theatre outdoor plaza
- Orpheum Annex
- Orpheum Granville Street box office and lobby
- Lobby of all four venues
Organizations applying must have a cultural, social, or other not-for-profit mandate.
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