I read a timely blog posting that should be on the agenda of the Board of any arts organization. The thrust is that a greater focus is needed on developing the professional skillsof arts managers/leaders. It is well accepted in the corporate world that an organization’s success is tied with a continuous focus on growing the abilities and […]
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Toronto, April 16, 2014 – The 2014 short list for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards was announced today. The 2014 winners will be selected by students of Aldergrove Public School in Markham, Ontario and will be announced there on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. ABOUT THIS YEAR’S SHORTLISTThis year’s short list includes some of Canada’s most distinguished children’s
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In a recent submission to the Province of Ontario recommending re-instatement of the Arts Endowment Fund matching program, we make the argument that an investment in the arts is an investment in economic growth and job creation. Economic studies increasingly report on the positive economic activity resulting from arts and culture activity. As examples:
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Toronto – March 10, 2014 – The committee of the Gina Wilkinson Prize is pleased to announce that the 2014 third annual prize recipient is Christine Brubaker of Toronto, Ontario. The announcement came on March 10 – what would have been Gina’s birthday. Ms. Brubaker was chosen from a list of 22 nominees from across Canada. “Saying I’m honoured
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The federal budget proposes to increase flexibility to Executors in the tax treatment of charitable donations made by an individual at their death through a bequest in their Will. During your lifetime, Canada’s tax rules allow an individual, who makes a charitable donation to claim an income tax credit calculated on the fair market value
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, March 3, 2014 — The committee for the 2014 Gina Wilkinson Prize is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the third annual prize: Christine Brubaker, Charlotte Gowdy, Elizabeth Saunders, and Dayna Tekatch. Christine Brubaker Christine Brubaker has been working as a theatre artist for twenty years. Primarily an actor, she has performed nationally and internationally working in small theatre and large.
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I recently attended a leadership program at the Ivey School of Business. It involves a lot of reading and I found one article interesting and I think useful for board members and arts managers who are hiring for a new position. As well as skills and experience that we look for in a candidate, this paper referenced three
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Toronto, February 19, 2014 – The 2014 federal budget announced the continuation of a number of funding programs supporting the arts. Beginning in 2015-16, the budget proposes to provide ongoing funding of $105 million per year in support of core cultural programs. Canada Cultural Investment Fund – Endowment Incentives Component The Canada Cultural Investment Fund is one
Toronto, February 10, 2014 – Kitchener artist Melissa Doherty is the 2014 recipient of the Laura Ciruls Painting Award. The $4,500 award is given annually to recognize an Ontario based mid-career painter. Melissa Doherty attended the University of Waterloo, graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art, Studio specialization) and was awarded the Arts in Academics Alumni Recognition
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Toronto, January 27, 2014 – Renowned Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka is the 2014 recipient of the Paul de Hueck and Norman Walford Career Achievement Award for Singing. The $20,000 award will be presented at a special event in conjunction with her role debut as Amelia in the Canadian Opera Company’s staging of Verdi’s masterpiece A Masked Ball (Un ballo in maschera) in
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