Spotlight on Partnerships

The current pandemic has presented a strange and somewhat confusing time for many people, as we figure out how to navigate relationships with our work and each each other. This is especially true for artists and arts organizations, who have often spent years building and strengthening relationships with corporate sponsors and partners. But how do […]

Work meetings, interviews, professional development workshops and hangouts with friends have been looking a bit differently these days due to COVID-19 and the physical distancing measures in place. Thankfully, there’s a host of video conferencing options out there that helps keep these face-to-face connections going as we stay apart. But how do you present yourself […]

Four years ago, friends and University of Guelph arts students Emily Pittman and Natalie Field had a vision: to create an online space where they could celebrate the art and artists they love while at the same time, giving artists a platform and the chance to make connections and learn practical skills to help them […]

Having a budget and sticking to it can be hard enough during the best of times. But if you work in the arts, or as a freelancer, or in any position that requires balancing multiple gigs with inconsistent income, that balancing act becomes even more difficult. Throw in a global pandemic and the uncertainty that […]

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have had to adjust to a new way of life and for many of us, that includes a new way of working. Remote work is not a new concept but during this time of social distancing, it is one that has picked up a lot of steam. For […]

The current pandemic poses a lot of challenges and is changing the way we do many things but through it all, art is helping bring us together, just as it always has. While social distancing requirements and other health measures have meant many artists have had to cancel shows and other events, the VOCM Variety […]