Updates and Resources
Jun 22, 2020
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Reminder: OP AGM and Tkaronto Music Festival
A reminder that you are invited to join us this coming Wednesday, June 24th for:
Hosted by Glen Gould and with an opening by Elder Duke Redbird, TKMF Presents features an exciting lineup of Indigenous artists, including Iskwé, Old Soul Rebel, James N Wilson, and Mahlikah Awe:ri. Ontario Presents is thrilled to partner with 50/50 Performing Arts Collective to co-present this event.
TKMF Presents will be broadcast live at www.TKMF.ca, on Facebook @TkarontoMusicFestival, and on Youtube Live this Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm. Please feel free to share this free event with your networks!
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Pride Month Celebrations
We at OP want to honour all of our LGBT2Q+ friends and colleagues, and the contributions that they bring to our sector and our communities not only in June but every day. We are committed to continuing to learn and to take action to be better allies for the LGBT2Q+, and in particular BIPOC LGBT2Q+, communities. We encourage our colleagues to continue their own learning and to celebrate LGBT2Q+ artists, individuals, and organizations.
Among the many events and resources available this Pride Month, Pride Toronto is hosting the Virtual Pride Festival Weekend this coming Friday June 26 - Saturday, June 27. The Festival includes a wide range of virtual events, including speakers, performances, virtual rallies and parades, and more!
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Upcoming CAPACOA Events
CAPACOA is hosting two online gatherings this week:
All Access Town Hall: Live Streaming and New Business Models in the Performing Arts
TOMORROW Tuesday, June 23rd at 3pm (ET)
Town Hall discussion about the new business models for the performing arts in light of Covid-19. Moderated by Bridget MacIntosh. Panelists will be announced soon.
Organizations are incrementally embracing digital technologies and exploring the future of streaming performances. COVID-19 has forced us into overdrive and grew the number of participants embracing these technologies at a greater speed.
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All Access Webinar: The Law and Live Streaming
Friday, June 26 at 11am (ET)
As an increasing number of artists and venues are exploring digitizing their arts events, questions arise around the legal responsibilities and rights of artists, venues, and contracts.With lawyer James Kosa (WeirFoulds, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law), Jasmine Spei (consultant) and moderator Lee Sela (barrister), we will explore the responsibilities and rights we all share in streaming arts online.
Presented in partnership with the Canadian Dance Assembly.
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Canada Council Fall Deadlines
While many spring deadlines were suspended, the Canada Council for the Arts will be moving ahead with fall intakes for most funding programs. Please visit the Canada Council's website for the most up-to-date information.
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Communications Tip Sheet from ONN
It is difficult to determine the right approach to take to communications as we all continue to respond to this crisis. "How can organizations continue to serve their missions and talk about their work? What information is needed and how should they share the stories of the people and communities they serve?"
The ONN has developed a handy two-page tip sheet to help non-profits to consider and plan their communications at this time.
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Deconfinement Initiatives from Around the World
 Last week, CINARS hosted a webinar on Perfoming Arts Deconfinement Initiatives Around the World. During the webinar, over 15 professionals from around the globe shared their unique performing arts responses to the pandemic and social distancing measures. The recorded webinar is now available, along with a document with summaries and links for each project.
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Thank you for being part of Ontario's live performing arts sector!
We appreciate you and we are here for you!
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