What does it mean to lead well in today's arts and culture sector? How do you know you're making the right decision for yourself, your organization, and your community? What does it look like to be strategic and thoughtful while managing risk in a rapidly evolving sector?
Leadership in the arts and culture sector is complex, dynamic, and deeply connected to community. This program invites emerging and experienced leaders to explore leadership through the lens of Indigenous wise practices, right relations, deep listening, self-inquiry, and leadership as a means, not a destination.
Over six days, participants will reflect on their leadership values and experiences while learning alongside a peer cohort of cultural leaders. Participants will be given an opportunity to bring cultural challenges into the room and work through them using wise practice principles.
Together, we will delve into areas such as governance, strategic thinking, organizational development, cultural policy and protocols, and community engagement — not as isolated skills, but as interconnected elements of resilient, values-based leadership.
Program highlights
- Wise Practices Leadership Competencies
- Leadership as Practice
- Designing for Action: Social Network Mapping
- Strategic Thinking in a Changing Sector
- Self-inquiry, Reflection, Land-based Deep Listening
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Insights from the Inside: Converse with CEOs
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
The program is designed to cater to arts and culture professionals working in organizations of any size and across any art form (visual arts, galleries, museums, theatre, dance, opera, film, music and literature).
This program is suited to those who are looking to build skills that will allow them to run effective organizations, build healthy and sustainable communities, and drive change, including:
- Indigenous, Canadian, and international artists
- Administrators, managers and directors
- Policymakers
- Creative producers
- Education and engagement specialists
- Community-based cultural workers in urban and rural settings
- Consultants
Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Funding of up to $2500 is available to support participants. Those working for non-profits and smaller organizations are encouraged to apply.
If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.