Reflections from Emerging Leaders on Arts and Culture in Canada
In the face of evolving challenges and new possibilities, Canada’s arts and culture sector is navigating a dynamic future. B/A’s Emerging Leadership Program features key voices driving the next wave of artistic development across the country.
Earlier this year, the cohort gathered to exchange ideas, spark new initiatives, and envision a future where arts and culture continue to thrive at the 2024 Canadian Arts Summit. Through a series of discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the group delved into what leadership in the arts means to them, uncovering the shared values that drive their commitment to the sector.
Explore several program participants’ reflections on the arts sector as well as their vision, values, and motivations in the short videos below.
What do you hope for the next 50 years of arts & culture in Canada?
Featuring:
- Joshua Dalledonne, Associate Director of Creative at Arts Commons
- Simon Ouellette, Directeur général de l’Orchestre symphonique de Laval
What does leadership in the arts mean to you?
Featuring:
- Charlie Wall-Andrews, Executive Director of SOCAN Foundation
- Toyin Lafenwa Oladele, Executive Director of Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation
What fuels your passion for the arts?
Featuring:
- Rohan Kulkarni, Director of Education and Community Engagement at Soulpepper Theatre Company
- Alethea Bakogeorge, Director of Programs & Development at the Disability Screen Office
- Jocelyn Tsui, producer at Momentum 180
What change do you wish for in the sector?
Featuring:
- Courtney Ch’ang Lancaster, Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Leader of The Howland Company
- Su Yin Strang, Executive Director of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin
Looking ahead, their insights offer a glimpse into the future of Canadian arts and culture–a future where the arts continue to enrich lives, foster understanding, and spark innovation for generations to come.
About the Emerging Leadership Program
The Emerging Leadership Program was launched to empower 25 arts, culture, and heritage leaders from across Canada. Intended for those aspiring to hold senior roles in large cultural organizations, this program seeks to nurture a diverse talent pool and address leadership gaps within Canada’s cultural sector. From March 2024 to February 2025, this one-year program provides opportunities for career growth with an emphasis on co-learning for participants and advisors. Meet the participants here.
