How to Write a Bio
Basic introduction to writing an artist biography. Written for dancers, but also applicable to other art practices. Includes ten questions to help get started.
Resources for New Media and Aboriginal Video Arts
A list of key resources for Indigenous new media and visual arts, from ACI Manitoba. Presented in .ppt slide format.
The Power of the Circle
Reflections on the power of the circle as used in gatherings and as a way to organize ideas and approach community arts practice.
Dancing, Singing, Painting, and Speaking the Healing Story: Healing through Creative Arts
"This report describes the results of a study by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation (AHF) in the use of creative arts in healing programs. The formal research question guiding this study was, What hap...
Diversity at Work: Creating an inclusive and supportive work environment
Toolkit focused on concepts and approaches that help 'organizations create, support and nurture diversity'. This is a very broad set of basic explanations, recommendations, and tips, created with a diveris...
The Standards
A collection of standards for human resources in nonprofit organizations. Includes a PDF workbook to help groups assess their own strengths and gaps. Includes standards for recruitment, training and manage...
Expanding the Arts: Deaf and Disability Arts, Access, and Equality Strategy
"With the Canada Council for the Arts’ publication of the Moving Forward: Strategic Plan 2008-11, disability was named as a new area of exploration within Direction 3: Equity. Soon after, the Equity...
National Compensation Study – 2009 Update for Management and Administration in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations
"The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) retained Deloitte to assist in undertaking a comprehensive compensation study of the Canadian arts sector focusing on management and administrative positio...
ArtBridges Tips and Tools: Tips from the DAREarts Practical Guide for Artists Visiting Remote FNMI* Communities
What are the responsibilities of artists as guests in communities that are not their own? What can guest artists do to prepare for and to be respectful of this role?
ArtBridges asked DARE...
Roots: Glossary
A glossary of common terms related to racism and anti-racist work, created by Calgary Anti-Racism Education.
Racism 101: Definitions
A glossary of common terms related to racism and anti-racist work, created by the Community and Race Relations Committee of Peterborough.
The Way Forward
A reflection on the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Report and the role the arts play in reconciliation, from Cathy Elliot of DAREarts.
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