Funding an Uncertain Future: Alternative paths for supporting the Arts
Presented by Bygone Theatre and IG Wealth Management
Join us for a free, in-person summit to discuss new revenue models for supporting Arts and Culture organizations
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Bygone Theatre, Toronto
More info and registration
Society is going through a period of upheaval.
Models for making and paying for culture are increasingly uncertain. Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating uncertainty about the future of work, ecological and social sustainability are becoming more concerning as we view the effects of climate change, and political volatility.
Meanwhile, the Canada Council for the Arts has reduced its funding by more than $20 million over the next three years, sponsors are dropping out of major events, and a reduction in both the number and value of charitable donations means that arts organizations are strapped. In a time of uncertainty, coming out of a global pandemic that reduced audience sizes, these organizations need to find new ways to sustain themselves.
There is hope.
Commitments from the Metcalf Foundation in 2023 and the largest ever donation to Arts Commons in Calgary show that there is still support, especially for large and established organizations. But what is everyone else to do?
This event lays out the issues and discusses the solutions from a practical, business-focused perspective, aiming to educate about funding opportunities that may not be widely, or deeply, known.
Who is this event for?
Ultimately, if you care deeply about not just how the Arts can survive, but thrive, you’re in the right place. Arts executives, board members, foundation holders, and supporters who want to get a real inside look into where our industry is will all find community here and value out of the speakers. Plus, there is ample time for connections and community building after the talks!
Images (left to right, top to bottom): Adam Malcolm, Conor Fitzgerald, Jaspreet Sandhu, Trina McQueen, Aubrey Reeves, Chris Lee, Menon Dwarka, Monica Esteves
Individual Speakers:
Jaspreet Sandhu – Director of Public Affairs, Ontario Arts Council
Adam Malcolm – Consultant, IG Wealth Management
Conor Fitzgerald – Chair, Bygone Theatre
Panel Discussion:
Trina McQueen, OC – Shulich School of Business (Moderator)
Aubrey Reeves – CEO, Business/Arts
Chris Lee – Director of Programming, Inspirit Foundation
Menon Dwarka – Founder, MPD Culture Consultants
Monica Esteves – Executive Director, Canadian Stage
Bygone Theatre
379 Adelaide Street West, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON M6K 0G2
www.bygonetheatre.com
info@bygonetheatre.com
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