PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2015/16 Webinar Series
The 2015/16 "Webinar Series for Arts Presenting!" is off to a great start! In total there are 20 interactive webinars scheduled this year that cover various aspects of presenting, from programming and contract negotiation to budgeting for shows, sponsorship and strategic planning. Participants will also learn how to find audiences, attract youth and improve your engagement by using social media. Sign up for the entire series or choose to attend the webinars which are most relevant for you. View schedule and sign up!
Presenting Finance
Join us on Wednesdays November 18th & 25th at 1 pm EST for either an introductory Presenting Finance 101 or an intermediate Presenting Finance 200 session (or both!) with Sharon McMorran, a designated accountant and former head of finance for Centre in the Square in Kitchener Ontario. You will learn about artist and venue contracts, sales and marketing plan and price, copyright, insurance, cashflow and more.
Special Topic: Energy Efficiency in Arts Facilities
Join us on December 2nd for a one-hour webinar presented by ArtsBuild Ontario. This webinar will focus on what energy efficiency changes/strategies and would be relevant to any arts facility interested in learning more about how their building operates in terms of energy consumption and what they can do to save on yearly energy costs. Sign up now!
Recorded Webinars: Programming
You can find all of the files and recordings of past webinars on our site under Resources section:
To view more resources visit our website
MEMBER NEWS
2015 Blue Sky Day
We had a very productive day at the Blue Sky event in October. Nearly forty members from across Ontario gathered at the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre to discuss challenges and opportunities in the presenting field. All those who attended the event: thank you for your excellent work! A very special thank you to Michael Grit and his staff for their hospitality! Ontario Presents’ Blue Sky Day is a once-a-year gathering of members to come together to exchange valuable information on trends, issues, and opportunities and discuss plans for the year ahead. For the detailed overview of this year's event, please visit our website.
Annual General Meeting
Welcome New Members!
INDUSTRY NEWS
Accessibility: New Funding Program
Accessibility Ontario is hosting two free webinars to share information about a new pilot funding program, Abilities Connect. The webinars will review the goals of the funding, detail the eligibility requirements, explain the application process, and discuss what costs are eligible under the funding stream. To learn more and sign up click here
Premier’s Awards for Excellence
The Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts are annual awards created 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. Nomination deadline is December 1st. Nominate today
Stage Automation Workshop
Ontario Section of CITT invites Venue Managers to Stage Automation Workshop at the Shaw Festival on Saturday November 28th, 2015, followed by a “discussion/meetingâ€. To learn more and to register, click here
Job Board
Do you have a job opportunity? Submit a job to be posted on the Ontario Presents' Job Board.
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