On January 14, 2012 CADA/BC hosted an Unconference for its Members and a few select guests. We asked these Members and guests to come prepared on one of three topics: Subsidization, Dance Citizenship or Best Business Practices. We had so many excellent and useful ideas brought to the table. There was one, though, that we wanted to share with everyone and that was what Barb Clausen had to say about Dance Citizenship. Here we go:
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Community Gaming Grants Review
Posted by CADA BC
on July 28, 2011
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As you may have heard there is a review underway of the Community Gaming Grants. The government has appointed a group to conduct the review. The Chair of that group, Skip Triplett, is asking for submissions and ideas on how to move forward. I encourage you to write a submission yourself. But if you prefer I am happy to lead a group of CADA Members in writing a group submission. Email me if you are interested in that.
CBC/Radio-Canada needs your support
Posted by CADA BC
on June 28, 2011
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Are you a dance company that engages dancers?
Posted by CADA BC
on June 22, 2011
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Vancouver-based organizations are conducting a survey about the hiring practices of dance companies.
This survey is intended to be completed by Canadian dance companies, as part of a research project of engagement practices in the Canadian (specifically, Greater Vancouver) professional dance community. The information garnered fromthis survey will help provide a clear picture of current hiring practices and the extent to which they reflect CRA guidelinesemployeesor as self-employedcontractors.
Fired up about the Sun News Network interview with Margie Gillis?
Posted by CADA BC
on June 22, 2011
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Louis Laberge-Côté graceously allowed CADA/BC to repost his smart, empassioned call to action again Sun News Network.
Enjoy.
In response to the Sun News Network interview with Margie Gillis
byLouis Laberge-Côtéon Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 4:40pm
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Arts Vote Tool Kit
Posted by CADA BC
on April 26, 2011
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Fees and Rates Standards Survey
Posted by CADA BC
on March 11, 2011
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CADA/BC created the Fees and Rates Standards in 2009 as a way to facilitate the negotiation of fair and equitable contracts between engagers and artists. Please take a minute to review the two page document here:http://cadabc.org/programsandresources/fee-standards-document/.After being in use for two years we want to check in with our membership about the document. Please note that the use of the word professional related to the definition of a professional artist as described by the Canadian Artist Code (listed on our membership brochure).
Senior Artists’ Research Project
Posted by CADA BC
on December 22, 2010
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In 2006, a group of artists’ associations and individuals came together in response to the growing awareness that senior Canadian artists are experiencing significant challenges. Before they could develop the programs and services to respond to these challenges, they realized they needed quantitative data. In 2009, they launched the Senior Artists Research Project (SARP), a three-year project which is investigating the circumstances, situation, needs and interests of Canadian senior artists, looking at what services are presently available to them, and examining relevant international models.
Stuck in the Middle – A report commissioned by the Alliance of Independent Mid-Career Dance Creators (AIM-CDC)
Posted by CADA BC
on December 10, 2010
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AIM-CDC Report Recommends New Strategies for Independent Dance Creator Success
Toronto, Tuesday November 9th 2010 – Commissioned by the Alliance of Independent Mid-Career Dance Creators (AIM-CDC),Stuck in the Middle is an in-depth look at the working lives of 14 independent mid-career Toronto-based dance creators.Prepared by Shannon Litzenberger, the much-anticipated report reveals common trends, challenges, opportunities and the collective impact of participating artists. Recommendations point to a need for change, reflective of the changing environment in which artists are working.An outdated working model, conflicting values between stakeholders, and a critical need to develop audiences at home and abroad are affecting the career growth and potential success of dance creators.
Chair of Alliance for Arts & Culture Advocacy Committee responds to MLA Ron Cantelon
Posted by CADA BC
on August 30, 2010
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It’s plain that the government believes that the impact will be small, contained, and limited to the arts sector only, rather than the public at large. This belies a failure to grasp what is at stake. Organizations that fail will not reappear. Communities across the province will lose longstanding beloved emblems of their local character.