Update: Arts Facilities Mentoring Network

The inaugural session of the Arts Facilities Mentoring Network launched on February 27, 2013 with a full-day workshop on best practices in mentoring. We are very proud and impressed by the calibre of talent and expertise participating in the Arts Facility Mentoring Network.

ArtsBuild has partnered with WorkInCulture to develop the Arts Facilities Mentoring Network.  The Network provides established leaders in Ontario’s nonprofit arts community who are responsible for building, managing and financing facilities with the opportunity of one-on-one learning with experienced topic experts.

The Arts Facilities Mentoring Network is a practical way to build on people’s desire to learn and share skills, connections and knowledge.   Each mentoree identifies a key learning topic, and the Network matches them with a mentor who has tackled a similar challenge.  Pairs meet for three hours every month and take part in two in person workshops that provide the opportunity for Network peers to meet.

Click here for pictures from the kick-off workshop for mentors and mentorees.


Energy Savings Assessments: Call for Interest

ENERGY SAVINGS ASSESSMENTS:  Call for Expressions of Interest

Reducing energy consumption – and our utilities bills – is top of mind for many of us. And every dollar saved can go to our programming!

GLOBE, the energy management subsidiary of ArtsBuild’s partner Housing Services Corp, is ready to conduct in-person, Energy Savings Assessments to show you the things you can do today to reduce your energy usage, and also the improvements you could make that have the best and fastest paybacks.

GLOBE energy auditors will analyze your utilities bills, make a site visit to assess your facility and help you register for the many incentive programs offered through the Ontario Power Authority and your local utilities providers.

With the support of the Government of Canada, ArtsBuild is pleased to offer a subsidy for the Energy Savings Assessment to a limited number of organizations.

Register your interest here for more information so you can benefit from this program.


Online Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool: Free Access, Register Now

ONLINE CARBON FOOTPRINT MEASUREMENT TOOL:  Free Access, Register Now

ArtsBuild has partnered with CarbonCounted, a nonprofit organization, to offer Ontario’s arts organizations a free subscription to an easy-to-use online Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool that tracks your facility’s energy usage and emission profile.

Developed by CarbonCounted, specifically for the arts sector, the Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool will allow you to identify opportunities for energy efficiencies, compare your facility with others across the province and get the data you need to report your progress in reducing your carbon footprint to key stakeholders.

Through ArtsBuild’s partnership with the Government of Canada, this tool is free for Ontario arts organizations for two years.  The regular charge to subscribe to CarbonCounted is $100 per year.

Register for the Online Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool here>


Making Sense of the New Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Standards

Are you wondering what the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Standards mean for your organization?  Do you need to better understand these often confusing and multi-layered requirements so that you can determine what you have to do, when you have to do it, and how to manage the compliance process for your organization?

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Get Ready to Meet the New Us

New Programs. New Opportunities to Connect.

2013 is our year of new – new programs, new opportunities for learning and exploration into topics that are important to all of us in the arts. Developed as a part of a two year initiative that brings together seven non-profit and private sector partners, our new offerings will help you build, manage, finance and learn about arts facilities more effectively. Our innovative delivery methods will connect you with industry experts and peers who’ve been there, done that.

Over the course of 2013, we will be introducing new tools, resources and services surrounding topics like capital projects, energy efficiency, ongoing facilities management, loan financing, project management and accessibility.

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