History of the Awards

How Nonprofits Are Using the Google Ad Grant to Recover From COVID-19

Six ways our nonprofits have been using the Google Ad Grant with us to respond effectively to COVID – not only to recognize the amazing work they’re doing but also to share the learning for any organization looking to adapt to “the new normal”.

How To Plan A Virtual Gala

With the Fall fundraising season fast approaching, you and your organization may be considering switching your annual fundraising gala into a fully virtual event. Here are some steps to transitioning your gala from in-person to virtual.

The Art of Board Governance in the time of COVID-19

Jun 24, 2020 03:00 PM ET Under normal circumstances, good governance can be elusive, requiring a delicate balance of operational oversight, strategic vision and passion for the mission. In a crisis, it gets even harder. COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of the way that boards and managers make decisions. In-person board meetings are no longer possible, raising funds is harder than ever, and guidance from the government is evolving faster than we can keep up. In this session, the David & Sharon Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation will share insights that we have gathered about the unique challenges and strengths of governance in the arts sector, and how real-world boards and managers are coping with the immediate and long-term implications of the pandemic. Panelists: Vanessa Morgan, Chair, Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto, Ontario Bruce Wright, Chair, Vancouver Art Gallery Foundation, Vancouver, B.C. Irfhan Rawji, Chair, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta

Workshop: Redefining Audience Engagement

TOCG is now offering virtual workshops for cultural organizations interested in rethinking their relationships to audiences and planning for the best ways to center them in plans for reopening. In this 2-3 hour strategy session, the TOCG Team will work with your team (up to 10 people) to: -Train your organization on our audience engagement approach based on Trauma-Informed Care, a prevalent framework in medical and behavioral health settings. -Share best practices on using a trauma-informed approach to meaningfully and authentically re-engage audiences. -Help you to craft your own plan that puts your audiences at your center, and features the six guiding principles of Trauma-Informed Care, and how they may apply to your organization.

A New Normal for North American Orchestras

This thought provoking opinion piece calls on orchestras to do better in a post-COVID, post-George Floyd world

Giving it away for free - why the performing arts risks making the same mistake newspapers did

COVID-19 has exposed the true insecurity of the cultural workforce, and now we’re seeing the double-edged sword of “exposure” also extending to arts organisations.

The Long Runway to Return: The Role of Anchor Cultural Institutions

Anchor institutions are enduring, place-based organizations that play a vital role in the social and economic success of their communities. This article explores how they will figure in the road to recovery.

WorkInCulture Resource Page

A comprehensive list of resources that will be updated as we gather more information.

CI to Eye Live: How to Livestream Your Content

This livestream recording features the CI Marketing and Operations team and will give an exclusive look at Boot Camp Livestream from pre- to post-production, including a tour of the software, StreamYard (https://streamyard.com/). You’ll walk away with tips, advice, and learnings for your own livestreams. Subjects include Pre-Production, Platform Design, Speaker / Presenter Coordination and Preparation, Day Of Logistics, Marketing and Q&A.

Edmonton Screen Industries Office COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 RECOVERY AND THE EDMONTON SCREEN INDUSTRIES OFFICE The ESIO recognizes that the screen media industry faces unique challenges during this uncertain time. We believe in the resilience and adaptability of our Edmonton community and are currently modifying and updating our programs and services to better serve our stakeholders and allow them to move forward with initiatives and projects.

Calgary Chamber Powering Up Tool Kit

We have compiled the below resources to support your business through the next phase of COVID-19. As this is a phased approached, business owners need to be flexible and prepared to close if cases of COVID-19 spike in the future. Learn more about the government approach here.

Destination Canada Zoom Background Images

While you stay indoors, let us bring the great Canadian outdoors to your video calls. Download as many backgrounds as you like and enjoy the epic beauty of Canada while you stay home.