In a rapidly evolving cultural landscape, organizations need leaders who bring clarity, confidence, and integrity to complex challenges. This six-day intensive is designed for both emerging and seasoned leaders ready to deepen their strategic capacity.
Rooted in the intersection of governance and financial strategy, the program delivers practical tools and critical insights to help build resilient, values-driven organizations.
It’s not about bookkeeping—it’s about leadership.
Through peer exchange and guided exploration, participants will learn to ask better questions, navigate complexity with confidence, and design systems that support purposeful, humble leadership.
Grounded in the pillars of governance and financial resilience within the context of community, the program offers practical tools and strategic insights to help leaders build organizations that are adaptive and financially sound.
Program highlights
- Board development and governance
- Strengthening organizational culture and relationships
- Leading conversations with confidence and empathy
- Decision-making strategies
- Aligning financial planning and decisions with organizational values
- Revenue diversification and risk management
- Unpacking leadership as a journey, not a destination
Through case studies, peer learning, and experiential activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to shape governance and financial practices that foster trust and support vibrant organizational cultures. They’ll explore how to lead with joy, humility, and a sense of abundance—embracing the possibility that leadership in the cultural sector can be creative, connected, and even fun, rather than defined by scarcity.
Financial aid is available.
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.
Total fee per person (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan)
$3 465.00
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.