If you’re part of an arts organization, you likely have a full plate – from planning productions to promotion, fundraising, hiring and training staff, and a myriad of other duties. It can be so overwhelming that planning where you want to go as an organization overall can take a backseat. But you don’t have to […]
Spotlight on the 33rd St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
There’s nothing like sitting in a theatre with your fellow film lovers and sharing in the excitement, awe and surprise (and maybe horror, especially around this time of year) as the story unfolds on screen. Laughing, gasping, crying and applauding in unison – going to the movies presents a unique opportunity to connect with the […]
Leadership and the Body – Strategies for Generative Collaboration: Q&A with Shannon Litzenberger
Do you find yourself falling back into your default ways of doing things, when more creative possibilities exist? How do you harness that energy and potential? And how does collaboration help you achieve your own creative potential? On Thursday, October 6, in partnership with Neighbourhood Dance Works and with the support of the “Quick Start” […]
Spotlight on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The arts play a vital role in promoting understanding and empathy, stimulating conversation and action, and helping shed light on the past so that we can build a brighter and more equitable future. Coming up on September 30 is the second annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, in […]
Spotlight on the St. John’s International CircusFest
For 40 years now, Beni Malone and his crew at Wonderbolt Productions have been sprinkling the magic of circus all over Newfoundland and Labrador. From their early years touring around some of the most isolated parts of the province via coastal boats, to growing into a full-fledged circus company that includes a staff of 10, […]
Creativity and the Law: Q&A with Patrick Kerr of McInnes Cooper
Creating a piece of art (be it a painting, poem, song or story) is one thing. Understanding the rights you own in your work, and how to best protect them, is another. As an artist, you might also be curious about how to commercialize those rights to create revenue. Whether you’re a writer, musician, visual […]