As cultural organizations navigate complexity and pursue meaningful impact, evaluative thinking and data management are vital leadership tools. Critical strategic planning that considers intentional resource allocation for organisational evaluation processes is essential for today’s arts and culture ecosystem. This program equips participants to clarify priorities through learning agendas, design integrated data approaches that balance numbers with narrative, and use evaluation to activate strategic plans. Arts-based, participatory action and AI-supported methods will enrich reflection and storytelling, helping leaders strengthen transparency, adaptability, and shared learning across their organizations.
Description
Over six days, participants will engage in a dynamic, practice-based learning environment designed to build leadership capacity through evaluation and data strategy. Guided by hands-on labs, peer exchange, reflexive praxis and case studies, they will experiment with tools that support strategic decision-making, team engagement, and organizational learning.
The program emphasizes real-world application, encouraging participants to challenge assumptions and refine internal systems. By the end, each participant will leave with a customized roadmap to embed evaluative practices across their organization—advancing accountability, responsiveness, and long-term resilience in the cultural sector.
Program highlights
- Build learning agendas that clarify what matters most
- Design integrated data strategies that balance numbers with narrative
- Use evaluation to activate strategic plans
- Explore arts-based, participatory action and AI-supported methods for reflection and storytelling
- Strengthen internal systems for transparency, adaptability, and shared learning
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
Total fee per person (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan)
$3 683.00
+GST
Application Fee
$65 for individuals, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
The application fee is non-refundable. 100% of this fee goes towards the cost of administering the application in SlideRoom.
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.