Operating assistance to arts organizations
Registration is now open for a in-person discussion about Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations in Cape Breton on Friday, November 10 from 2-5pm at Eltuek Arts Centre, Sydney NS.
Register here
This event is aimed at professional arts organizations and artists who work as part of collectives. Please feel free to pass on the invitation to others who you think may be interested.
This registration is for the Cape Breton gathering only. Further information will be sent out about a Halifax gathering and an online gathering soon.
About the Event
Arts Nova Scotia has a long-running Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations program, which was designed to enhance stability within established arts organizations that develop and sustain Nova Scotia’s arts community.
We are currently reviewing the program and are seeking input from members of the professional arts community in Cape Breton.
Arts Nova Scotia board and staff will be in attendance and the three-hour session will be facilitated by Eryn Foster.
Tea and snacks will be provided.
Where and when?
We will be at the Eltuek Arts Centre on Friday, November 10 for a facilitated session from 2-5pm.
Who should come?
This session is meant for organizations and artists who have accessed Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations from Arts Nova Scotia in the past or wish to in the future. Including:
- Staff, board, or volunteers from professional arts organizations
- Artists who work as part of a collective or ad-hoc groups
Will there be other opportunities to participate?
Arts Nova Scotia will be hosting three sessions so if you are unable to participate on this date, there will be other opportunities.
- November 10 – Sydney
- November 17 – Halifax
- TBA – Online
About the Facilitator
Eryn Foster is an interdisciplinary artist who also works as a filmmaker, educator, curator, community arts organizer and arts consultant. For the past three years, she has been working in close collaboration with ISANS (Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia) and the arts organization Nocturne, to offer free programming to members of the newcomer community in Halifax. In previous years, Foster has worked as the program Director/Administrator for the Yukon School of Visual Arts, and the Director of the artist-run centre, Eyelevel Gallery.
Background
The 2023-2024 provincial budget included a $1.4 million increase to Arts Nova Scotia’s budget for operating grants. With this increase, Arts Nova Scotia committed to reviewing the Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations fund to ensure it remains responsive to community needs and supports the long-term sustainability of sector. Previously, the structure of the operating assistance program did not allow for meaningful changes in funding levels for established organizations or the welcoming of new and emerging organizations.
The review of this program takes into account the learnings from the Building Back Better Report as well as the Arts Nova Scotia’s 2023-2025 Strategic Priorities established by the Arts Nova Scotia board that were outlined in the 2022-23 annual report.
The review is divided into three phases:
Phase 1: Board and Staff Planning (completed)
- Jurisdictional scan of operating programs across Canada
- Informational interviews
- Establishing board priorities
Phase 2: Community Engagement (October – December 2023)
- Sector-wide survey
- Drafting of new guidelines
- Targeted in-person and online engagement sessions with professional arts organizations
Phase 3: Implementation (January – March 2024)
- New guidelines to be available in early January 2024
- Application intake for all organizations March 1, 2024
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