Arts Notes
CRA Proposed Policy on Fundraising to affect all registered charities
Earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Directorate released a proposed new policy for fundraising that will affect all registered charities.
Click here to review the full document and supplementary materials.
There is concern in the arts about the implications of this policy on fundraising efforts. If you’re not already familiar with the CRA proposal and how it might affect your fundraising, the briefs and submissions listed below will provide you with a good introduction and summary. OAC will continue to monitor this issue and highlight any new developments.
Some selected resources:
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OAC-funded filmmakers featured at the Toronto International Film Festival
- 106 by Candice Day – Short Cuts Program
- Green Door by Semi Chellas - Short Cuts Program
- Hers at Last by Helen Lee (funded through Chalmers) – Short Cuts Program
- Night Vision by Philip Barker – Short Cuts Program
- Sunday by Jamie Dagg - Short Cuts Program
- Under Rich Earth by Malcolm Rogge – feature documentary
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Winners of 2008 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts announced
Don’t forget your nominations! Deadline for the 2009 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts: December 1, 2008
Visual artist and sculptor Ron Noganosh and publishing house Coach House Books received the 2008 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Click here to read their acceptance speeches
Check out photos from the 2008 Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts ceremony, and take a video tour to learn more about the 2008 finalists.
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Stay connected with OAC on Facebook and MySpace
- OAC invites artists and arts supporters in Ontario and beyond to join its group on Facebook, the popular social networking website. Click here to join
- The Popular Music community now has a virtual OAC home on MySpace. Click here to connect with Michael Murray, Popular Music Officer on Myspace
Both sites are places to share OAC-related information, such as upcoming granting deadlines, news and other announcements. You can engage in discussions or post images, videos and other information relevant to the arts community.
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Summer 08 graduates of OAC and York University Course for Artist Educators
Artists who participated in the OAC/York University Arts Education Certificate Course for Artists Working in Ontario Schools gathered together to share their experiences at a reception organized by York University and OAC. View photos
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20 Questions Board Members of Not-for-Profit Organizations Should Ask about Strategy and Planning
The Risk Management and Governance Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (RMGB) has developed this briefing to help members of not-for-profit boards of directors understand their responsibilities for strategy, planning and budgeting.
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Ministry of Tourism seeks input in study for future of tourism in Ontario
The Ministry of Tourism is looking for feedback from a variety for industry stakeholders, including the arts community, to devise a tourism strategy.
You can participate in a discussion of key issues regarding the future of Ontario tourism in a variety of ways.
Register for formal consultations being held throughout Ontario this fall
To view the consultation schedule, go to www.tourismstudy.ca/en/consultations.php
Respond to the ministry’s Competitiveness Study Discussion PaperSubmissions are being accepted until September 30, 2008. Your response will provide vital information on the current state of Ontario’s tourism industry. You will also have the chance to submit ideas on how to make Ontario a world-leading tourism destination.
A copy of the paper and options for communicating your submission are available at
www.tourismstudy.ca/en/discussionpaper.php
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Staff Comings and Goings
- OAC hires Kathryn Townshend as Director of Research, Policy and Evaluation as part of plan to expand research capacity
Kathryn Townshend’s experience in research, policy and evaluation spans 25 years, much of it related to the arts and the not-for-profit sectors. With her expertise, we’ll inform the arts community and decision-makers so we can increase understanding of the value of the arts. Click here for more
- Filmmaker, writer and activist Sara Roque appointed as Aboriginal Arts Officer
Sara Roque joined OAC in September 2007 as Acting Aboriginal Arts Officer. Before that, Sara worked on a number of community-based arts projects and organizations in Canada and abroad. Click here for more
- Performing Arts veteran Mark Hammond joins OAC as Interim National and International Touring Officer
Mark Hammond has worked in the performing arts for 35 years, in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Amsterdam and Antwerp. As the Interim National and International Touring Officer, Mark will administer the recently launched National and International Touring program . Click here for more
- Lorraine Filyer, Literature Officer, and Diane Eaton, Music Program Assistant, announce retirement
Lorraine Filyer will be retiring this year after over 18 years as the OAC’s Literature Officer. She has been a tireless advocate for the needs of the large literary community in Ontario. Her colleagues not only benefited from her years of granting and policy experience but also her editing skills. After 20 years of service, Diane Eaton will retire in January 2009. Diane has been such an important member of our music team that it’s hard to imagine OAC without her. Our heartfelt thanks to both.
- Our best wishes to Georgina Braoudakis , Francophone Arts Associate, and Sheena Lessard, Franco-Ontarian Arts Program Assistant, who have moved on to pursue other projects.
- Congratulations to Jessica Deljouravesh, Heather Meek, Virginie Ouellette-Berruel and Luciana Pierre
We are pleased to announce that Luciana Pierre replaced Georgina Braoudakis as the new Francophone Arts Associate Officer. Luciana’s successor is Heather Meek, who isnow Arts Education Program Assistant. As of October 13, 2008 Virginie Ouellette-Berruel will replace Sheena Lessard as the new Francophone Arts Program Assistant. Jessica Deljouravesh will carry on as Program Assistant in the Music Office after Diane’s departure.
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Supporting cultural diversity in dance training in Ontario
Dance organizations that offer professional training in non-Western dance forms now have additional support through Culturally Diverse Dance Training Projects . This program provides funding to culturally diverse dance organizations to train Ontarians for professional dance careers at the highest levels in artistic practices based on culturally diverse dance traditions.
For more information, please contact Myles Warren, Dance Officer, 416-969-7422, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7422, mwarren@arts.on.ca or Helen Floros, Dance Program Assistant, 416-969-7440, toll free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7440, hfloros@arts.on.ca
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