Arts Connect - March 2009

As the world adjusts to the current economic turmoil, the arts community is preparing for the inevitable financial impacts. Many are looking to strengthen their connections with their audiences to ensure long-term viability.  Send us examples of successful audience engagement initiatives that you have either participated in or witnessed. We will then share these in future newsletters. Email news@arts.on.ca


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In this issue...

  

• Martha Durdin to remain OAC Chair until 2012
• Hamilton resident Albert Alexanian appointed to OAC's Board
• Researcher Alan Brown on audience engagement
• Invitation to Aboriginal artists and elders to work with schools
• Would you like to enhance your arts education skills?
• Loree Lawrence appointed Community and Multidisciplinary Arts Officer
   

 

 

• Two new deadlines added to Franco-Ontarian arts programs
• New program supports opportunities for Aboriginal curators in Ontario
• The 2009 deadlines calendar is now available! Click here to download the PDF
• Click here for upcoming program deadlines 

 

Grant results are mailed once decisions are made, approximately four months after the deadline. They are posted on the website one month after that, listed by deadline date.
Click here for a listing of grant recipients

 

Canada Revenue Agency information sessions for registered charities

Planning underway for the 2009 spOtlight festival

Staff comings and goings

Artists and arts organizations in northwest provide input 

Ruth Madoc-Jones receives John Hirsch Director's Award

OAC-funded artists nominated for 2009 Juno Awards

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