ABOUT FREDDY

Name: Freddy Interests: Arts Management, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Art History and Bowling Occupation: Mascot for READY

There is no such thing as a for-profit person.

We are all driven by a non-profit mission*. Maybe what drives you is your love of the environment, your passion for fitness, your spirituality. Maybe your mission involves theatre, music, drawing, painting, dance, creating, organizing, raising money, eating a sufficient quantity of grapes. Although we can’t help you with that last one, I think you’ll find our guide, READY: Resources for Emerging Arts-Driven Youth, an invaluable tool to jumpstart a fulfilling career in the field you are passionate about.

In this guide, you’ll find a number of resources that will help you find your footing in the arts sector. Designed by the senior-level Arts Management class at the University of To- ronto, it includes job boards, blogs, post-secondary academic programs, volunteer and intern opportunities, and stories about real people in the arts field. Take special note of the ‘READY to chat’ list - these arts professionals from all areas of the field are eager to meet you.

Can you picture yourself in this exciting, warm, and welcoming field? If so, we are READY to embrace you.

Wishing you happy reading and self-discovery,

Senior Arts Management Class 2014, University of Scarborough

*Ebenezer Scrooge might be an exception, but a) he is a fictional Dickensian character, and b) even he saw the error of his ways in the end! 4 The Cultural Hotspot, produced by City of Toronto and partners, kicks off May 2014 and runs through October 2014 in south Scarborough.

The Cultural Hotspot celebrates community, culture and creativity. The inaugural Cultural Hotspot program features a region of Scarborough bordered by Law- rence Avenue, Highland Creek Village, Victoria Park Avenue and the lake. The Cul- tural Hotspot builds creative capacity through youth engagement, workshops and legacy projects and connects this vibrant inner suburban area with all of Toronto.

This guide was produced for the launch of the Cultural Hotspot on May 2, 2014, at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre. Special thanks to the UTSC senior-level Arts Man- agement students for researching and creating this guide for aspiring artists and arts managers for the Hotspot conference and launch: Dare To Create a Future Through the Arts - Careers and Connections for Creatives. Many thanks to all of the artists and arts organizations who supported this effort.

For more information about Cultural Hotspot visit www.culturalhotspot.ca

5 Major Partners Individual Supporters Toronto Cultural Hotspot Ann Brokelman, Photographer Andrea Raymond-Wong, Community Cultural Coordinator Alex Pauk, Founder/Music Director, Esprit Orchestra City of Toronto Alexander Rapoport, Senior Lecturer, UTSC Nadira Pattison, Manager Arts Services Lenard Whiting, Lecturer, UTSC Toronto District School Board, Arts Department Christine Jackson, Program Coordinator Featured Arts Professionals University of Toronto Scarborough – Arts Connie Bannister Management Program Special Projects Coordinator, Ryerson University Anne Frost, Course Coordinator Gideon Arthurs Sherri Helwig, Program Director General Manager, Tarragon Theatre Jade Lee Hoy Sponsors & Funders Program Coordinator, Experiental Learning ARTSA - Arts, Culture and Media Student Association Marla Hlady Plied Jewelry Artist and Professor, University of Toronto Scarborough Sarah Duffy DeSerres Framing Performers Joanna Tence Community Supporters Blanche Israël Hart House workinculture Brad Dicks, Marketing & Communications Arts Network for Children & Youth Linda Albright, Executive Director Credit Font (Caviar Dreams): Lauren Thompson (Nymphont) The class of VPAD12 does not own the rights to this font.

*NOTE: Please be advised that information included in this resource guide may change 6 MAJOR PARTNERS

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) - Arts Department

SPONSORS & FUNDERS

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

*NOTE: Please be advised that information included in this resource guide may change 7 Interested in pursuing an education in an arts-related field? Check out the types of courses and programs you can take in many universities or colleges near you. For specific school information, flip to page 30.

MEDIA Animation Explores storyboarding, drawing, and layout design involved in animated movies. Advertising Covers marketing, visual communication, presentation, production and the overall business of advertise- Design, Craft Deals with craft, design, and arts practice, and ment. explores the way in which they affect the way we live and work in a globalized society. Cinema Studies Explores the history and analysis of film, as well as film as an art form. Design, Environmental For those interested in the design of spaces and the detailed aspect of architecture. Digital Media Includes the study and the creation of digital media, and deals with cultural and societal issues as well as Design, Fashion Studies the raw elements (fabrics, colours, patterns, computer and digital skills. styles), practical components (cutting, sewing, com- bining colours), and theoretical concepts behind New Media Studies clothing and accessory design. Explores how digital technology affects the media, society, culture, and the economy. Design, Jewelry Advances students’ creative potential through the Visual Culture & Communication development of conceptual and technical skills with An in-depth look at how art, propaganda, advertis- materials. ing and other forms interact with twenty-first century technology. Design, Game Surveys aspects of video game creation, from com- puter graphics to background music.

DESIGN Design, Graphic The visual communication of images and art in a va- Architectural Studies riety of formats, such as web and print, for purposes Focuses on the history, design and criticism of archi- such as marketing and web design. tecture both as an art and as an important part of culture around the world. Design, Interior Suited for students interested in the design and decoration of rooms and building interiors.

88 Section Authors: Pona Tran, Teresa Yu, Christina Pestotnik-Lewis, Tracy Li, Lucy Zhang Design, Material Art PERFORMING ARTS Deals with the use of a variety of materials, such as textiles and clay, to create both artistic and com- Acting mercial products such as jewellery and ceramic The development of acting skills for those with an goods. interest in film, television, and stage productions.

Design, Web Dance A hands-on approach in the fundamentals and Practical movement courses combined with related theory of web design and development. Includes studies in improvisation, choreography, theory, his- graphic design, web software, and web design. tory, music, and even anatomy.

Music Streams include Performance, Education, Musicology, MANAGEMENT Composition, and History. Students often choose an instrument in which to specialize. Mostly centred Creative Advertising around jazz and classical. Explores all aspects of advertising, focusing specifi- cally on the creative and arts industries. Music Production Covers the creation and production of music within a studio setting, including an understanding of the Community Arts Practice commercial music industry. Unlike other Music pro- Promotes artistic practices with groups and commu- grams, these programs tend to focus on popular nities which help express diverse local identities as and commercial music. well as raise awareness about social, political and environmental issues. Production For students interested the production aspect of Culture and Expression film, television, and stage production. Studies the ways in which societies communicate their values and interests through artistic and cul- Theatre & Drama tural forms such as film, music, literature, and various For students interested in acting in stage produc- electronic and visual media. tions, stage management, set design, the study and writing of plays, and aspects of theatrical produc- Management, Arts tion. For students who love the arts and want to learn the business aspects of non-profit arts organiza- tions. Takes business practices such as marketing, fundraising, and management and explores how VISUAL ARTS they apply to artistic fields. Art History Management, Design An introduction to critical thought about visual ma- Explores the management aspect of design disci- terials contextualized in time, culture, class, gender, plines such as fashion, interior, industrial, graphic, and geography. Also includes real-world learning landscape, architectural, and engineering. experience in galleries and museums. Management, Non-Profit Curatorial Practice Broader than Arts Management in that it also ex- A cross-disciplinary area of study which trains visual plores other fields that can operate in this way, such artists as curators and critics. as international development, environmental orga- nizations, and health care. Covers human resources, fundraising, marketing, volunteering, and more. Drawing & Painting: Perceiving, reading and translating the visual world into personal forms of pictorial expression and re­ presentation. Includes theory, history, criticism, and students’ relationship to the physical production of art.

9 Illustration: This program is well-suited to those expressing an interest in drawing and the visual arts for use in ar- eas such as marketing, animation and publications.

Photography: Approaching photography as a fine art medium within contemporary art practice, emphasizes the develop­ment of artistic vision. Encourages the ex- ploration of a broad range of issues and styles.

Printmaking: Explores the creative and technical possibilities of a traditional art form, including etching, lithography, relief, screen-printing, and papermaking.

Sculpture and Installation: Experimentation with the creation and transforma- tion of 3D objects and their relation to space, sound, text and images. Can include woodworking, mould-making, plastic and metal fabrication, and bronze-casting.

Special Effects Makeup: Surveys theatrical, costume, and special effects makeup art for the stage and screen. Areas of spe- cialization include film, television, fashion and much more.

Studio Art: Can include courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, performance art, video, new media, animation, conceptual practices, and more. Stu- dents can also take specialized courses in digital imaging, sound art, or thematic courses.

>>>Don’t forget to check out page 30 for a chart of universities and colleges that offer these programs!

1010 JOB BOARDS Arts-focused job boards are an excellent resource for arts professional looking to advance their ca- reers, or try their hand at something new. OTHER Alliance for the Arts Here are some further opportunities to im- Arts Connect merse yourself in the arts. Canada Job Bank Culture Works Youth Opera Lab Cultural Human Resources Council Jumblies Theatre Internships Department of Canadian Heritage Information Reel Asian Festival Youth Program Network Soulpepper Young Leaders Council Orchestras Canada Job Board Tarragon Theatre Youth Directors Project Media Job Search Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts Job Postings workinculture

VOLUNTEER, INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP These networks and organizations frequently welcome volunteers and interns.

AGO Jumblies Theatre The Artist Project Art Starts Luminato The BATA Shoe Museum Arts Etobicoke Toronto Arts Volunteer Network Arts for Children and YouthMcMichael Toronto Fringe Festival Artscape Young Space MOCCA TIFF AVNU Mural Routes Toronto Outdoor Arts Exhibtiion COC National Ballet of Canada TSO Canadian Stage Nuit Blanche York Region Arts Council Clay and Paper Theatre Paprika Craft Powerplant Doors Open Reel Asian International Film Festival Fu-Gen Theatre Robert McLaughlin Gallery Gardiner Museum ROM Harbourfront Scarborough Arts Hot Docs Sketch ImagineNative Steps Inititive Jane’s Walk Toronto Textile Museum

Section Authors: Ashley Watson, Juliana Feng, David Phan 1111 EVENT LISTINGS Free or low-cost online resources to help you get the word out about your event

Arts & Culture Based Media - Newspaper & Magazine Found Locally Eventbrite Toronto NOW Magazine Global Toronto Neighbourhood Arts Network Parents Canada GoFindEvents TO LIVE with culture Post City Magazines Inside Toronto Toronto Arts Online SNAP Scarborough Kijiji City of Toronto Events Listings The Grid Neighbour123 Toronto Youth Arts Link Tonight Newspaper PodiumTalk Toronto Life Toronto Events Listings Media - TV & Radio Toronto Kiosk 104.5 CHUM FM Other Toronto.com 96.3 Classical FM 49 Street Torontoist CityTV Event Calendar Backpage Torontowide CP24 Canada Events Calendar Whats Happening In CTV Connected Calendar Craigslist WorldWeb Toronto Eventful Yelp

12 re you thinking about a career in the Aarts, but aren’t quite sure where you fit? You may be surprised to learn that there are many jobs in the arts other than the people on the stage or the names in the gallery.

Check out READY’s arts career profiles. We interviewed four Toronto professionals: an artist, an arts manager, a resource provid- er and a community worker. Next to each profile, you’ll find a list of related job titles.

Can you picture yourself in one of these roles?

Section Authors: Lesley Bramhill, Sarah Duffy, Olivia Ng, Hyesoo Diana Kim, Pona Tran 13 Education: Master of Fine Art, York University Toronto, Ontario Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), University of Victoria Victoria, British Columbia

Currently: Practicing Artist & Professor University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus

14 You could be a:

Artistic Director Music Director Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Actor arla Hlady is a multi-disciplinary artist whose main focus is Painter M_kinetic and sound based sculpture. Marla has been a prac- Singer ticing artist for 25 years, although she knew she wanted to be an Stage Director artist far earlier than that. It was not only a matter of talent, but a Choreographer matter of joy: though Marla was also good at math and at writ- Dancer ing, the joy art brought her led her to pursue her current career. Curator Musician Right now, the most rewarding part of her job is the extended Composer periods of time she enjoys alone in the studio, which allow her to Art Instructor play with ideas. Graphic Designer Playwright For a practicing artist, there is no such thing as an ‘average’ day. For Marla, this is possibly the best part of being an artist - the im- You may notice that mense variety and unpredictability of the practice. some job titles appear in more than one sec- The key in facing challenges for Marla is to look at them as op- tion. With a career in portunities. She finds that if she is keeping active in her communi- the arts, your job may ties, she can always find an answer to challenges by going be- involve wearing many yond her own studio and seeking input from peers. In general, she different “hats”, and will deal with many tasks says, it’s important to get your art out there. Be involved in what- that overlap. ever way you can, meet people, and become a part of creating a community in the arts.

Marla’s advice to artists entering the field is to look to opportuni- ties already in place for young artists, as they are numerous. Be brave and go for it. If opportunities don’t happen, make your own!

15 Education: Degree in Theatre with a focus on non-Western performance Brown University, Rhode Island, USA

Past employment: Executive Director, Toronto Fringe Festival Company Manager, Soulpepper

16 ideon Arthurs has been General Manager at Tarragon Theatre for two years. He G_first got involved in the arts through his interest in acting. It wasn’t until attending the performing arts high school Earl Haig in North York that Gideon discovered pro- ducing.

As a theatre producer, Gideon is in charge of all the business aspects of a produc- tion. This includes dealing with finances, writing funding proposals, overseeing marketing, managing the venue, and hiring and leading staff.

A typical day for Gideon involves all of these things. He describes his job as somewhat “mechanical”, because he deals with lots of budgets and figures. Gideon’s job can also be challenging. Often, in the not-for-profit arts sector, ambitions are greater than re- sources, people, time, or money. But when Gideon overcomes these challenges, he finds being a producer extremely rewarding.

Gideon loves his job because he still gets to be involved in the artistic process — it’s up to him to make sure the resources match the great things that are planned by the actors and artistic team. It’s also his responsibility to get Toronto’s audiences buzzing about the work that Tarragon does, and to encourage them to come out to the the- atre.

Gideon says that his job is all about instinct, energy, and imagination. His advice for anyone who wants to work in the arts is to just do it. Don’t doubt yourself. Go for it!

You could be a:

Producer Associate Producer Executive Director Managing Director Education and Outreach Coordinator Marketing/Development Coordinator Public Relations Coordinator Communications Coordinator Human Resources Manager Volunteer Manager Finance Manager Stage Manager Front of House Manager Membership Coordinator

You may notice that some job titles ap- pear in more than one section. With a career in the arts, your job may involve wearing many different “hats”, and will deal with many tasks that overlap.

17 Education: Degree in Political Studies from Ryerson University (Toronto, Ontario) as well as a degree from Queens University (Kingston, Ontario)

Past Employment: Program Coordinator Free the Children

18 onnie Bannister has been working with young C_entrepreneurs for over a year and a half through Ryerson University’s first installment of the Summer Com- pany program. Summer Company is an Ontario-based funding program that helps young and aspiring en- trepreneurs turn their business ideas into reality. This includes funding, expert support from mentors in various fields, and professional development workshops. A wide array of businesses have been launched with Summer Company’s support, including web design, fashion, dis- tribution, landscaping, and portrait art.

The program gets into full swing during the summer months, and each day brings new challenges and rewards. The majority of Connie’s day is devoted to program operations. This can include organizing appli- cations, planning events, and working with mentors. You could be a: Public Art Officer The rest of her day is spent planning for upcoming Senior Arts Development Coordinator projects and meeting with students about their indi- Cultural Outreach Officer vidual applications. Each young entrepreneur brings Senior Arts Consultant with them a different set of skills, ideals, and ideas. Con- Manager of Cultural Affairs nie strives to create a program that helps each per- Supervisor of Cultural Assets son build their business and grow personally over the Contract Administration Coordinator course of the program. Although some aspects of the Senior Project Coordinator position can be challenging, it is nonetheless extremely Chief Museum Administrator rewarding. She never knows what great idea will come Program Development Officer across her desk next! Museum Administrator Program Officer Exhibit Coordinator Museum Outreach Officer Senior Preservation Coordinator Preservation Officer

You may notice that some job titles ap- pear in more than one section. With a career in the arts, your job may involve wearing many different “hats”, and will deal with many tasks that overlap.

1919 Education: International Development Studies and Cultural Studies Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario

Past employment: Environmental Literacy Teacher Prem Centre, Thailand

20 You could be a:

Community Outreach Officer Cultural Outreach Officer Community Cultural Coordinator Community-Based Art Director Education and Outreach Coordinator Youth and Children’s Programs Manager Creative Apprentice Arts Educator/Artist In Residence Volunteer Coordinator Community Engagement Coordinator Youth Development Coordinator

You may notice that some job titles appear in more than one section. With a career in the arts, your job may involve wearing many different “hats”, and will deal with many tasks that overlap.

ade has served as Manifesto’s Outreach Director for three years, although she J_moonlights as an independent artist, set designer, creative apprentice and busi- ness entrepreneur. Her interest in community arts took root during her time at Free the Children. She is passionate about the intersection of public space, community, and art.

An Outreach Officer is someone who interacts with the community, establishes part- nerships, hires and trains volunteers and interns, and engages with youth arts groups. For Jade, a typical day involves all of these things. As Outreach Director, she repre- sents Manifesto to the public. She describes her job as “inspirational”, and her work environment is always evolving. She is constantly meeting new people, which provides a personal aspect to her job that she loves. She is always thirsty to learn about com- munities and understand their unique and amazing talents.

For Jade, focusing enough energy on any given thing can be a challenge, be- cause she sees so many ideas and recognizes so much potential. She says that her job is all about communication, connection, and inspiration. Her advice for anyone who wants to work in the arts is to get to know your community, to get involved, to learn what is going on, and to work on your communication skills in all different plat- forms.

2121 Have some of these stories caught your interest? Do you have more questions about what it’s like to work in the arts? Here is a list of arts workers who are eager to hear from you. Drop them a line by email or phone, and they’ll be happy to meet over cof- fee or tea.

ARTS MANAGERS Alicia Rose Gideon Arthurs Shira Spetor National Program Development General Manager Program & Outreach Coordinator Director Tarragon Theatre Arts Etobicoke Business for the Arts [email protected] 416 622 8731 x224 [email protected] Jen Fabico Nicole Cajucom Anne Frost Program Director Programs Manager Senior Consultant, Revenue Scarborough Arts Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Development [email protected] Arts & Culture Young Associates [email protected] [email protected] Jennifer Gordon Caroline Mangosing Administrative Director Executive/Artistic Director CANSCAIP Kapisanan Philippine [email protected] C e n t r e f o r A r t s & C u l t u r e 416 979 0600, ask for Nicole Katherine Devlin Rosenfeld Managing Producer Cathryn Gregor Outside the March [email protected] Executive Director Canada’s National Ballet School 416 964 3780 Katrina Enros Collections Coordinator Cindy Rozeboom Doris McCarthy Gallery Managing Director [email protected] East End Arts [email protected] Margaret Chan Senior Arts Development Co- Dania Ansari ordinator City of Toronto - Art Services Coordinator - Scarborough [email protected] Seniors Write Scarborough Arts [email protected] Nadira Pattison Manager City of Toronto - Art Services [email protected]

22 ARTISTS

Adam David Brown Lenard Whiting Shannon Litzenberger Visual Artist, Professor Operatic Singer (Tenor), Contemporary Dance Artist, University of Toronto Conductor, Professor Arts Advocate www.adamdavidbrown.com University of Toronto [email protected] [email protected] Alex Pauk Music Director/Conductor/ Founder Ofilio Sinbadinho Spencer Williamson Esprit Orchestra Urban Street Dancer, Artistic Visual Artist, Graphic Designer [email protected] Director of Gadfly [email protected] Gadfly www.behance.net/SWakaJester Alexander Rapoport [email protected] Composer/Music Theory & Composition Professor University of Toronto Salomeh Ahmadi [email protected] Independent Artist and Youth Arts Worker [email protected] Amin Bhatia Recording Artist, Film and Television Score Composer, Producer Sara Smallwood [email protected] Painter Elly Smallwood Devon Ostrom [email protected] Visual Artist, Curator, Community www.elly.ca Organizer [email protected]

RESOURCE PROVIDERS

Christy DiFelice Connie Bannister Music Officer Program Coordinator Toronto Arts Council Summer Company, Ryerson University [email protected] [email protected]

Elka Weinstein Susan Kohler Museum & Heritage Advisor Senior Arts Consultant Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport City of Toronto - Art Services [email protected] [email protected]

2323 COMMUNITY WORKERS

Angela Britto Erin Schachter Robin Sutherland Manager: Youth Programs Education & Audience Founder and Artistic Director Scarborough Arts Development Manager Thinking Rock Community Arts [email protected] Canadian Stage [email protected] 416 698 7322 [email protected] Sabr-a Ripley Cultural Outreach Officer Andrea Raymond Fonna Seidu Community Cultural Co-ordinator City of Toronto - Art Services Youth Outreach [email protected] City of Toronto - Art Services Get Schooled/AVNU [email protected] [email protected] Shanina Sayani Katherine Semcesen Director Ann Brokelman Associate Director, Education and ArtReach Toronto Cultural Outreach Officer Outreach [email protected] City of Toronto - Art Services Canadian Opera Company [email protected] [email protected] Tina Harper Natalie Meyers Community Cultural Co-ordinator Conroy Wilson Community Coordinator Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Youth Engagement Worker, Program Arts Network for Children & Youth [email protected] Coordinator: Community Partner- [email protected] ship The S.P.O.T. Vanessa Higgs [email protected] Nawfal Sheikh Cultural Outreach Officer Community Cultural Coordinator Cedar Ridge Creative Centre City of Toronto [email protected] Elizabeth Swan [email protected] Support Assistant 416 388 7256 City of Toronto - Art Services [email protected]

Please note that all contact information, including names, positions, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses, is subject to change. 24 Not sure how to ask for a meeting? You can send a message like this:

“Hi, my name is (insert your name) and I’m a high school student interested in learning about how a (insert job title) works in the arts. It is a career I’d like to explore. I saw you listed as ‘READY to chat’ in READY: Resources for Emerging Arts-Driven Youth, a resource created in partnership by Cultural Hotspot and University of Toronto Arts Manage- ment students. Could we meet for a coffee or tea sometime?”

25 Art Blogs

Blogs are a great place for budding artists and arts managers to connect with the arts community. Check this list out for information regarding available programs, events, festivals, news, commentary, and more.

TORONTO OTHER Artscape D.I.Y. Blog Akimbo Business for the Arts Blog Arts Journal East End Arts The Artful Manager Kapisanan Centre Arts Policy Diaries Musical Toronto Canadian Art Junkie The S.P.O.T. Culture 365 Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts Design Boom Unity Charity Marketing the Arts to Death Walk for Youth Arts Schmopera schmopera.com Ze5T Theatre Ontario Work in Culture

Funding Your Project

Need funding for your latest project and not sure where to look? Foundations, arts coun- cils, crowdfunding websites, and other organizations designed to help you accomplish your goals are waiting to hear from you.

ArtReach Ontario Arts Council Canada Council for the Arts Ontario Music Fund Centre for Social Innovation Catalyst Platform A CUE StreetART Grant Connect Toronto Arts Council Indiegogo Toronto Community Foundation Laidlaw Foundation United Way Metcalf Foundation

26 Section Authors: Blanche Israel, Tara Mazurk, Alex Howard, Christina Pestotnik-Lewis, Arts Service Organizations & Alliances Arts Service Organizations are devoted to the interests of artists. From providing repre- sentation for advocacy issues to offering professional services and assisting with marketing and development, Arts Service Organizations and Alliances are extremely valuable re- sources for practicing artists and arts managers.

ACTRA National Media Arts Network of Ontario Art Reach Music Canada Artist-Run Centres and Collectives of Ontario Musicians’ Rights Organization Canada Arts-Build Ontario National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition Arts Etobicoke Neighbourhood Arts Network Arts Network for Children and Youth Nia Centre for the Arts Arts Smarts North York Arts Associated Designers of Canada Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG) Canadian Alliance for Dance Artists, Ontario Chapter The Ontario Crafts Council Canadian Art Museums Directors Organizations Ontario Museum Association Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC) Ontario Ontario Nonprofit Network Canadian Arts Coalition Orchestras Canada Canadian Arts Presenting Association Playwrights Guild of Canada Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) Professional Association of Canadian Theatres Canadian Dance Assembly Scarborough Arts Canadian League of Composers Screen Composers Guild of Canada Canadian New Music Network SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Creative Cities Network of Canada Music Publishers of Canada) Canadian Music Centre Songwriters Association of Canada Centre for Cultural Innovation - Ontario Presenting South Asian Dance Alliance of Canada Network Storytellers of Canada Choirs Ontario Theatre Ontario East End Arts Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) Folk Music Ontario Toronto Musician’s Association Imagine Canada Urban Arts Independent Media Arts Alliance The Writers’ Union of Canada The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance Lakeshore Arts League of Canadian Poets

Entrepreneurship Additional resources for the business side of the cultural industry. Take a look here for directories, toolkits, research, financial services, and more.

ArtReach G.O.A.L Toolkits Enterprise Toronto ArtReach Youth Arts Pitch Contest Get Schooled: Get Connected: Artscape D.I.Y. Hill Strategies AuthentiCity Neighbourhood Arts Network Reading Room AVNU Young Associates Business for the Arts

27 Want fresh ideas for what to do on a night off? Here’s a list of visual and performing arts attractions in and around the city. See our interactive online map at bit.ly/1jXIaai

401 Richmond This restored, industrial building in is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, galler- Harbourfront Centre ies, festivals, and shops. 401 Richmond is a thriving arts Located on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre hub open to the public. is a non-profit cultural organization offering a vast selection of activities to the public, from live perfor- PERFORMING ARTS mances offered in outdoor and indoor venues, to ice-skating and fine dining. Live Music Venues Molson Amphitheatre This 16,000-seat live performance venue has hosted TELUS Centre for Performance and concerts by popular singers and bands since it Learning opened in 1995, and continues to do so today. The 200,000 ft. TELUS Centre, part of the Royal Con- servatory of Music (RCM), houses a stunning array of Sony Centre for the Performing Arts learning and performance spaces. Canada’s largest ‘soft seat’ theatre, the Sony Centre has played host to a variety of international attrac- / Massey Hall tions and stars. The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall presents programming ranging from emerging artists Flato Markham Theatre to the biggest names in art and entertainment — from With over 300 live performances each year, Flato classical and jazz to world music, rock and comedy. Markham Theatre presents such performances as live theatre, concerts, comedy shows, and family entertain- The Four Seasons Centre for the ment, which showcase the diversity of the GTA com- Performing Arts munity. Opening its doors in 2006, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is a theatre built specifically for P.C. Ho Theatre opera and ballet performances with the finest level of Located in the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater To- acoustics. ronto (CCC), this 626-seat theatre has offered a wide range of performing arts concerts since 2006. The Rex* Known as Toronto’s premier jazz restaurant/bar, The Rex offers a great array of jazz and blues music every Toronto Centre for the Arts night, showcasing local and acclaimed musicians and Located in North York, the Toronto Centre for the Arts bands. presents musicals, live shows, and classical concerts in its three halls. Glenn Gould Studio Owned by the CBC and one of Toronto’s favourite Distillery Historic District venues for concert-goers, the Glenn Gould Studio is The Distillery Historic District offers a vast array of both a performance venue and a recording facility, entertainment activities such as performing arts at offering superb, state-of-the-art acoustics ideal for Soulpepper Theatre, music, and arts galleries, walking tours, and more. classical and jazz recordings.

28 Section Authors: Daniel Mitra, Harry Han-Yu Tsai, Lucy Zhang, Teresa Yu, Dikran Abrelian, Tracy Li, Lynn Yuan Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tarragon Theatre Toronto’s newest live music concert venue, the Queen Tarragon dedicates itself to the creation and perfor- Elizabeth Theatre, is a fully-equipped, mid-sized venue mance of new plays, and promotes playwrights from all at Exhibition Place. over the country.

Horseshoe Tavern* The Silver Dollar Room* Princess of Wales Theatre Hugh’s Room* The Rivoli* Panasonic Theatre These live music clubs, bars, and restaurants are Under the ownership of Mirvish, these theatres present credited with launching the careers of both local and commercial theatre productions and musicals, includ- international musicians. ing many audience favourites such as The Lion King, Wicked, and Les Misérables. The Opera House* Lee’s Palace* Young People’s Theatre Adelaide Hall* YPT presents professional quality theatre specifically designed for children and youth. The Phoenix* These live music concert halls feature a variety of musi- cal styles including indie, pop, hip-hop, R&B, rock, folk, and metal. Live Dance Venues

Fleck Dance Theatre (Harbourfront Cen- tre) Theatre Venues The Fleck Dance Theatre is a traditional venue with two levels that can seats up to 446 people. Perfor- mances highlight contemporary multicultural dance Jumblies Theatre and theatre. Jumblies Theatre engages community members by building artistic productions around community and audience participation. Ryerson Theatre Ryerson University’s Theatre School provides a venue for their Performance Acting, Performance Dance, and Theatre Scarborough Performance Production programs. Ryerson is a great Theatre Scarborough is made up of Scarborough place to see works by student choreographers and Theatre Guild, Scarborough Players, and Scarborough performers. Music Theatre, all of which work together to provide the Scarborough community with high quality perfor- mances. Al Green Theatre The Al Green Theatre is home to a wide range of ar- tistic activities including theatre, music, dance, film, and Young Centre for the Performing Arts literature. This venue showcases dance events as well Home to Soulpepper Theatre, one of Toronto’s most vi- as film screenings. brant theatre organizations, the Young Centre for the Performing Arts is located in the heart of the Distillery District. Artscape Youngplace Artscape Youngplace is a culturally-focused commu- nity hub in Toronto’s West Queen West neighborhood. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Their performances, workshops and exhibitions offer a The St. Lawrence Centre is a performing arts theatre platform to highlight artists. complex housing two auditoriums, Bluma Appel and Jane Mallet Theatres, seating 876 and 498 audience members respectively, and hosting groundbreaking Hart House works by Canadian Stage. Though part of the University of Toronto, Hart House is also open to the community. Hart House hosts both student-produced and professional dance and the- Theatre Passe Muraille atre performances. Theatre Passe Muraille presents an array of authentic, innovative and provocative Canadian theatre and work that is representative of the city of Toronto. *Note: Admission to certain shows at these venues is restricted to 19+.

2929 York University Accolade Doris McCarthy Gallery Most of the performing arts program students in York Doris McCarthy Gallery is visionary professional art University host their events in one of two 325-seat gallery dedicated to the collection, presentation and venues in the York University Accolade. This venue also dissemination of contemporary art in all media. It is features performances and workshops by international located at the Scarborough campus of the University artists. of Toronto.

Dancemakers Toronto Sculpture Garden Dancemakers animates a space where contemporary Established in 1981, the Toronto Sculpture Garden is dance creation, presentation and development pro- nestled in a park near the downtown core and fea- voke unexpected discoveries, sensations and meanings. tures sculptural installations. There are two studios available to rent for rehearsals, workshops, classes, and public performances. The Guild Shop The Guild Shop is a gift shop run by the Ontario Betty Oliphant Theatre Crafts Council, and is dedicated to presenting hand- Owned by the National Ballet School and located in made crafts made by artists in the Canadian crafts the R.A. Laidlaw Centre, the BOT presents both profes- community. sional and community programming, as well as instruc- tor training for dancers. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Run by the City of Toronto, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre features gallery exhibitions and provides a variety of classes and workshops for artists of all ages.

The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery VISUAL ARTS The Power Plant is Canada’s leading public gallery. Part of the Harbourfront Centre, it focuses on present- Art Gallery of Ontario ing contemporary art. The AGO is one of the most distinguished art muse- ums in North America. With a collection of more than Cooper Cole Gallery 80,000 art works, the AGO offers something for every- Cooper Cole offers a variety of artworks including one. abstract pieces, conceptual works, and sculptures.

Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art Diaz Contemporary (MOCCA) Diaz Contemporary exhibits artworks by Canadian MOCCA is located in the heart of Toronto’s exciting and Mexican contemporary artists including sculpture, West Queen West Art and Design District. MOCCA painting, drawing, photography and media-based supports Canadian contemporary artists and their work. artworks. Engine Gallery (ROM) Engine Gallery focuses on nurturing emerging and The ROM is Ontario’s leading museum of natural his- mid-career painters, sculptors, and installation artists. tory and world cultures. Check this out if you are at the beginning of a career in the arts. Corkin Gallery Corkin Gallery is world-renowned for its contributions to the contemporary art conversation. Its art works concern issues related to environment, identity and consumerism.

Gallery 44 Gallery 44 for Contemporary Photography established in 1979 is an artist-run center, dedicated to the field of photography.

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31 32 33 about the class. We are a class of 22 senior-level stu- dents specializing in Arts Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Our diverse class represents a variety of backgrounds and interests in the arts. Reflecting upon our experience, we rec- administration team. ognized a need for consolidated infor- leaders mation about the rich variety of ways to Kathryn Lee keep the arts a part of your life, ranging Allan Park from personal and community practice to

professional and career-related pursuits. editor Blanche Israël

finance Ashley Watson Lucy Zhang

marketing/outreach Lesley Bramhill Hyesoo Kim Pona Tran

tech development Daniel Mitra Alex Howard Dikran Abrelian David Phan

design Juliana Feng Olivia Ng Tara Mazurk Sarah Duffy

event planning Teresa Yu Christina Pestotnik-Lewis Harry Han-Yu Tsai Tracy Li Lynn Yuan

2014 VPSD12H3S. Printed in Toronto

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