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Results from the 2019-2022 artsvest Program
Our #boardlink portal connects professionals with arts organizations seeking volunteers for board and committee roles across the country.
Visit http://businessandarts.org/boardlink for current opportunities from @TorontoOpera, @shakesperience1, @WMCT120, @MAJ_Joliette and @QuestCalgary.
To launch their 2022/23 season, @nationalballet has partnered with @HarbourfrontTO for "Sharing the Stage", a series of free outdoor performances, classes and conversations held from August 16-20. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2022/08/15/national-ballet-launches-season-with-free-outdoor-performances-at-harbourfront.html
#ICYMI @CAPACOA's LIVE Performing Arts Directory has launched! Based entirely on open data, this database is the first of its kind. It follows the Cultural Venues Datathon, which used Wikidata to create a public database of performing arts venues. http://bit.ly/3did8zT
Among culture, #arts, #entertainment and recreation industries, only three fully recovered in 2021, with revenues exceeding levels observed before the COVID-19 pandemic. For more info: http://ow.ly/pcIo50K5kmL.
The Art Bank is turning 50! To mark the occasion, @CanadaCouncil has launched a $600,000 purchase program for new acquisitions. This constitutes the first major Art Bank open call for purchases since 2011. Learn more > http://bit.ly/3cJegMR #ArtBank50
artsvest empowers organizations to forge partnerships with the private sector and encourages investments in the arts. In a survey of #artsvest participants, 96% indicated that their organization would continue to benefit from the skills & knowledge gained after the program ended.
Proud to have the support of member @BusinessftArts, an organization devoted to showing the power of partnership between Canadian businesses and the arts, creating economic growth across industries! #memberspotlight
http://www.businessandarts.org/our-story/
Join @CharityVillage on August 11 for a free webinar on budgeting and forecasting for nonprofits and charities. Learn more and resister > http://bit.ly/3J3ZlZy
Over the past 3 years, 13,684 mentorship hours were completed by 767 organizations through #artsvest. After completing the program, 91% of participants felt artsvest mentorship, training & resources provided their organization with critical opportunities to build their capacity.
Is the boom in television adaptations a boon for authors? @trapunski explores how TV production is disrupting the publishing industry in @thewalrus. https://thewalrus.ca/books-on-tv/
With sponsorships exceeding $6.2M and matching funds reaching $2.6M, the 2019-2022 #artsvest had a total economic impact of $8.9M! When asked about their experience with the program, 91% of participants reported that artsvest improved their confidence in seeking sponsorships.
Looking for the most effective ways to engage your online audience? With practical tips & gripping case studies, the Online Audiences Toolkit from @OrchCanada & @thespacearts provides a comprehensive guide to developing, sharing & assessing online content. http://bit.ly/3OxWIk0