Eligibility

This program is designed for arts, heritage, and creative industries professionals working in organizations of any size and across all art forms, including visual arts, galleries, museums, theatre, dance, opera, film, music, and literature. It is well suited to: administrators, managers, and directors in arts and heritage organizations and creative industries creative producers and consultants working with arts organizations education and engagement specialists in these sectors artists (Indigenous, Canadian, and international) community-based arts and heritage workers in urban and rural settings

Number of Participants

up to 30

Deadline

June 30, 2026 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

July 31, 2026 06:00 UTC

Duration

October 04, 2026 - October 09, 2026

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$3,683.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Conference Rooms, Library

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Coffee, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Tea

Public Programs

Professional Development

Disciplines

Administrators, Arts Administrator

Languages

English

Program Description

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. 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. Limited funding is available.