Creative Spaces Online Training Series Modules Available for Purchase!

Creative Spaces Online Training Series Modules Available for Purchase!

This training series is designed to support arts managers in building the core skills necessary to support capital projects and ongoing operations in creative spaces. Delivered by topic experts working in the sector, each module focuses on a topic area identified as the most integral to capital projects by ABO’s network of 2,500+ arts organizations. The Creative Spaces Online Training Series was originally delivered from November 14, 2019, to January 23, 2020.

The Training Series includes four modules, $40 each, available for purchase:

  1. Strategic Planning and Partnerships
  2. Financial Management and Capital Projects
  3. Campaigns and Community Engagement
  4. Operating Planning Before, During, and After a Capital Project

Each Module comes with:

  •  A Recording of The Webinar
  • A PDF of the Presentation
  • A Transcription of the recording
  • Any extra resources the presenter(s) provided to the attendees

We accept Credit or eTransfer. Please contact Tyler Woodward, Program and Communications Coordinator at tyler@artsbuildontario.ca to purchase.
These modules are designed for arts managers working within creative spaces under a variety of operating models and communities.


More Capital Project Case Studies Available Now!

ArtsBuild Ontario is excited to release the second installment of case studies for The Creative Space Case Studies Series! This project features a series of case studies inspired by creative spaces across Ontario that have executed a capital project or renovation.

These case studies analyze the why, what, who, how and ongoing behind each project to provide specific details on each creative space project. This will allow other organizations to better understand what resources and supports they might need to execute projects and sustain their creative spaces.

Along with these new case studies we are also releasing a Best Practice Summary Report that combines the key elements from all case studies!

Case Studies

Canadian Automotive Museum (Oshawa, Ontario)

Dundas Valley School of Art (Dundas, Ontario)

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario)

Great Canadian Theatre Company (Ottawa, Ontario)

  • Coming Soon!

Idea Exchange: The Old Post Office (Cambridge, Ontario)

Meridian Hall (Toronto, Ontario)

Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre/The Al Green Theatre (Toronto, Ontario)

The Theatre Centre (Toronto, Ontario)

Thunder Bay Art Gallery (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

The Westdale (Hamilton, Ontario)

Best Practice Summary

This project is made possible by the Department of Canadian Heritage.


COVID-19 Update: ABO Staff Continue to Work Remotely

With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 (the coronavirus), the safety of our program participants, staff and Ontario communities comes first. We are taking precautions to prevent the spread of the virus with social and physical distancing. This means ABO staff will continue to work from home.

ABO CONTACT INFORMATION

While we are in this period of remote working, the ABO team is still actively available online by email, phone or even Zoom/Skype! Please feel free to contact us during regular hours, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Tyler Woodward
Program & Communications Coordinator
tyler@artsbuildontario.ca

Amy Poole
Program Manager
amy@artsbuildontario.ca

Diana Moser
Interim Executive Director
diana@artsbuildontario.ca

If you have any questions, would like more information about contacting ABO or our upcoming programs, please do not hesitate to email us.


RESCHEDULED: LEARN IT | BUILD IT | MANAGE IT Workshop in Cambridge

Based on the recommendations from the Region of Waterloo Public Health regarding COVID-19 (the coronavirus), ABO will be rescheduling the LEARN IT | BUILD IT | MANAGE IT workshop in Cambridge, which was originally to be held on Friday, March 20, 2020. All participants were issued a full refund. The NEW date and location is:

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Cambridge Centre for the Arts
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$10
Register Here

Please note that this date is subject to change based on recommendations provided by the Region of Waterloo Public Health in relation to COVID-19 (the coronavirus). We are monitoring the situation and will provide participants with updates should the date and time of the workshop change.

If you have any questions or concerns about the workshop or the new date, please email Amy Poole, Program Manager, at amy@artsbuildontario.ca.

LEARN IT | BUILD IT | MANAGE IT is supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and presented in partnership with the Community Forward Fund and Cobalt Connects.


Now Hiring! Executive Director (Maternity Leave)

Date Posted: March 4, 2020
Application Deadline:
April 5, 2020
Start Date: 
May 11, 2020

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000
Job Type: 
Contract – 1 year
Career Level: 
Executive/board member

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (MATERNITY LEAVE) 

ArtsBuild Ontario (ABO) seeks an Executive Director to fill a temporary maternity leave contract. The Executive Director will lead the organization and continue its excellent work province-wide. The position will commence in early to mid May 2020. ArtsBuild Ontario’s office is located in downtown Kitchener. This position requires that the Executive Director be present in-person in the office, Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm).

Incorporated in 2006, ArtsBuild Ontario is the only organization in Ontario dedicated to realizing long-term solutions to building, managing and financing the sustainable arts facilities needed in Ontario communities. Together with industry, non-profit and government partners, ArtsBuild jointly and cost-effectively develops innovative tools, services and resources to help over 3,400 arts organizations and managers across Ontario construct and operate the facilities they need.

ArtsBuild’s organizational model is one of collaboration and partnership. By forging relationships with leading non-profit and private sector partners, ArtsBuild delivers programs for capital project planning, facilities management, sustainability and financing.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, responsibilities of the position include:

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

  • Execute the Strategic Plan
  • Follow, execute and expand upon the existing business plan
  • Evaluate and explore new partnerships and programs where relevant to successfully implement the strategic plan

PROGRAMMING SUPPORT

  • Ensure the smooth operation of ArtsBuild’s existing programs, program partners and commitments
  • Provide hands-on support to program staff, to successfully implement all existing programs and commitments
  • Develop and execute new programming ideas as relevant and needed

44 GAUKEL CREATIVE WORKPLACE

  • Lead recruitment of tenants and renters, and contribute to the strategic vision of 44 Gaukel Creative Workplace in partnership with the City of Kitchener and the Accelerator Centre

GRANT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, write and apply to relevant grants as needed at all levels of government
  • Report to all funders, including reporting through CADAC

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & MANAGEMENT

  • Act as ArtsBuild’s spokesperson
  • Meet with and explore opportunities with current and potential funders and partners
  • Interaction with funders, donors, volunteers and community at large
  • Continue to advocate for our constituents needs at large

BOARD

  • Provide professional support to the Board of Directors
  • Keep the board informed of major decisions, updates and news

FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Financial and administrative management of ArtsBuild including supervision of policy directives, grant and proposal preparations and reports to funders and Board
  • Work with bookkeeper and accountant to ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met
  • Hire, supervise and provide leadership to administrative staff,  including contracting all personnel within the organization

Our successful candidate will be a go-getter, an individual excited by the opportunity to execute ArtsBuild’s core and project -based programs, and to be a part of its growth and evolution as a valued contributor to our Province’s arts community. This individual will be prepared and willing to take an active role in all aspects of the business as needed to ensure success.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Capacity to continue the innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to business development
  • Ability to manage ArtsBuild Ontario’s human and financial resources, programs and activities
  • Experience working with public funders (municipal, provincial and federal) and applying for project funding
  • Experience working with diverse communities, including Indigenous communities and people with disabilities
  • Excellent written / verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Skills in working with small staff, board and committees, public funders, foundations and existing and new partners and collaborators
  • An appreciation of the contribution arts and culture bring to communities across the Province

HOW TO APPLY

ArtsBuild Ontario is an organization that is working to embed the values of individual and group differences within its working environment. We strive to embrace the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives of our staff, members, arts community and partners. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, and people across the spectrums of gender, sexuality, age, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility throughout the hiring process, please email: alex@artsbuildontario.ca.

Please email your resume with a one to two page covering letter outlining why you are the person for this position to Alex Glass, alex@artsbuildontario.ca. No phone calls please.

This is a contract position.

Application Deadline: April 5, 2020 or until the right candidate is found.