Research by Dave Hedlund Edited by OC Staff Over the summer we’ll be visiting various members of the Canadian orchestral community – organizations and individuals who contribute to a thriving arts scene in Canada. If you want to write for us about your experience as an artist or arts administrator during the pandemic, get in […]
Image: Timmins Symphony Orchestra, Credit: Karina Miki Douglas-Takayesu Download a template cover letter View this letter as a PDF Regarding the study of the recommendations relating to the Economic and Fiscal Update Act, 2020 and the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on certain sectors of the economy – Culture and Heritage sector. Summary Ontario orchestras […]
In this digital “new normal,” how can orchestras monetize online performances to offer innovative programming while recreating the exclusivity and intimacy our patrons value in our concert hall performances? On July 6th, OC welcomed Lana Leprich (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra), Neil Middleton (Vancouver Symphony Orchestra), and Tricia Baldwin (Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts) to […]
Orchestras of all sizes rely on in-person fundraising events to develop relationships with their donors, and to sustain the orchestra’s activities. But how do we approach fundraising now, when we must stay apart to stay safe? One option is to reimagine it – online. OC was pleased to welcome leaders from three orchestras across the […]
“Anchor institutions are enduring, place-based organizations that play a vital role in the social and economic success of their communities. Arts and culture organizations can take on the mantle of anchor institutions. Around the world, enduring enterprises including museums and performing arts centers, theater companies and community-based arts centers employ artists, engage companies, activate community, […]
While Orchestras Canada serves a national network of Canadian orchestras, our office is on the treaty and traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg. We offer gratitude to the First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. We will honour those teachings. We are grieved by the anti-Black racist events in […]
Even though our concert halls are closed, staying on our patrons’ minds is critical as the sector positions itself for reopening. As part of Orchestras Canada’s Re-launch online learning series, we welcomed Bob Harlow to present on what strategic audience engagement might look like right now, and how orchestras might target their current efforts to specific audiences […]
We encourage you to download the PDF of this brief and to share it with your MP. Download Brief PDF A template for a cover letter email is also available for your use here: Download Cover Letter Summary Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada is pleased to participate in this consultation. We represent the perspectives of 130 Canadian […]
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the arts and culture sector in an unprecedented way. Amidst an uncertain and seemingly ever-shifting environment, organizations must continue to respond to immediate challenges presented by the crisis while attempting to understand the potential implications of the crisis for next month, next season, and beyond. As part of our Re-launch […]
On May 25th, as part of our Re-launch online learning series, Orchestras Canada welcomed economist and futurist Linda Nazareth to reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on orchestras: now, in the mid-term, and into the future. In an idea-packed 45-minute talk, Linda gave a quick overview of social issues and economic factors that are currently […]