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 Applicants working outside the arts, heritage, and creative industries must demonstrate in their application how their work will benefit from this program.

Number of Participants

25-30

Deadline

February 10, 2026 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

March 18, 2026 06:00 UTC

Duration

May 10, 2026 - May 15, 2026

Costs

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

Facilities

Conference Rooms, Library

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

Public Programs

Discussion, Professional Development

Disciplines

Administrators, Arts Administrator

Languages

English

Program Description

This six-day course equips participants to design and lead high-performing partnerships across public, private, nonprofit, and community sectors. Participants will explore the full partnership cycle—from scoping and brokering to sustaining outcomes and learn about the full spectrum of collaborative relationships. Topics include interest holder mapping, shared governance, resource sharing, and navigating power dynamics. Through hands-on workshops, peer exchange, and real-world scenarios, participants will leave with a customized partnership strategy and the confidence to lead collaborative initiatives that are bold, inclusive, and future-focused. Program highlights The partnership spectrum: from cooperation to co-creation Principles of equitable and ethical partnering Tools for interest holder mapping, value alignment, and shared governance Strategies for resource sharing, joint storytelling, and collective outcomes Case studies of cross-sector partnerships in arts and culture