Community Solutions + Leadership Development
Community Solutions + Leadership Development
is a workshop series designed to enhance community engagement among artists, cultural workers, and leaders. It aims to connect emerging and experienced individuals in the arts and culture sector.
The series features monthly sessions throughout 2025, divided into "Community Solutions" and "Leadership Development" sessions.
We are also pleased to offer two networking face-to-face options, in downtown Montreal. Join us!
To register, please use the links below.
Who It's For:
The workshops are open to artists, cultural workers, and leaders at all stages of their careers, including those in executive or managerial roles.
Each monthly session consists of two one-hour segments:
Community Solutions: All participants share experiences, offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to sector challenges.
Leadership Development: Experienced leaders mentor emerging leaders.
Each session is 2 hours long.
Join the “Community Solutions + Leadership Development” workshop series to foster community engagement among artists and cultural workers and connect emerging and experienced artists to strengthen the sector.
This project was made possible with the support of the English Language Arts Network’s Trellis Micro-grant project. The Trellis Micro-grant project, funded by The Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs, seeks to highlight English-language Arts and Artists to make them visible to a broader community, and build bridges between Québec’s English-speaking minority and Francophone majority.
Rejoignez la série d'ateliers « Solutions communautaires + Développement du leadership » pour favoriser l'engagement communautaire parmi les artistes et les travailleurs culturels et connecter les artistes émergents et expérimentés afin de renforcer le secteur.
Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au soutien du projet de micro-subventions Trellis du Réseau des arts en langue anglaise. Le projet de micro-subventions Trellis, financé par les programmes de soutien aux langues officielles du ministère du Patrimoine canadien, vise à mettre en valeur les arts et les artistes de langue anglaise afin de les rendre visibles auprès d'une communauté plus large et de jeter des ponts entre la minorité anglophone et la majorité francophone du Québec.
Join Us!
2025 - 2026
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8 May: 2-4pm
Join us this week to share, build and support a community of practice where artists, cultural workers and leaders can share experiences, seek and offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to challenges. This week, our focus is Policy & Funding. Our focus questions are:
- How can policymakers and funders be better educated about the realities of cultural work?
- What are the most effective ways to communicate the economic and social value of the arts to government and funding bodies?
- How can we advocate for policies that better support and sustain cultural workers?
Our second session is an open session which focuses on #LeadershipDevelopment and #PerformanceImprovement where leaders who hold executive or managerial positions can coach and mentor the new leaders group. Support emerging artists, cultural workers and nonprofit leaders!
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5 June: 2-4pm
Join us this week to share, build and support a community of practice where artists, cultural workers and leaders can share experiences, seek and offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to challenges. This week, our focus is Public Perception & Value. Our focus questions are:
- How can we improve public understanding of the value of cultural work?
- What are the most effective ways to communicate the impact of the arts on individuals and communities?
- How can we challenge negative stereotypes and misconceptions about artists and their work?
Our second session is an open session which focuses on #LeadershipDevelopment and #PerformanceImprovement where leaders who hold executive or managerial positions can coach and mentor the new leaders group. Support emerging artists, cultural workers and nonprofit leaders!
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3 July: 5-7pm
Networking and Social 5-7
More details to come!
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7 August: 2-4pm
Join us this week to share, build and support a community of practice where artists, cultural workers and leaders can share experiences, seek and offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to challenges. This week, our focus areas are: Decision-Making Power:
- How can we increase the representation of diverse voices in decision-making roles within arts organizations and funding bodies?
- What strategies can be implemented to empower artists to have a greater voice in shaping the cultural landscape?
Our second session is an open session which focuses on #LeadershipDevelopment and #PerformanceImprovement where leaders who hold executive or managerial positions can coach and mentor the new leaders group. Support emerging artists, cultural workers and nonprofit leaders!
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4 September: 2-4pm
Join us this week to share, build and support a community of practice where artists, cultural workers and leaders can share experiences, seek and offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to challenges. This week, our focus areas are: Access & Equity. Our focus questions are:
- How can we dismantle barriers to entry for artists from diverse backgrounds?
- What strategies can be implemented to increase access to resources, opportunities, and networks for underrepresented artists?
- How can we address systemic biases and discrimination within the arts sector?
Our second session is an open session which focuses on #LeadershipDevelopment and #PerformanceImprovement where leaders who hold executive or managerial positions can coach and mentor the new leaders group. Support emerging artists, cultural workers and nonprofit leaders!
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2 October: 5-7pm
Networking and Social 5-7
More details to come!
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6 November: 2-4pm
Join us this week to share, build and support a community of practice where artists, cultural workers and leaders can share experiences, seek and offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to challenges. This week, our focus areas are: Sustainable Livelihoods:
- How can artists develop sustainable income streams and build successful careers?
- What are the most effective strategies for artists to market and sell their work?
- How can we support artists in developing the business and entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed?
Our second session is an open session which focuses on #LeadershipDevelopment and #PerformanceImprovement where leaders who hold executive or managerial positions can coach and mentor the new leaders group. Support emerging artists, cultural workers and nonprofit leaders!
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4 December: 2-4pm
Join us this week to share, build and support a community of practice where artists, cultural workers and leaders can share experiences, seek and offer advice, and collaborate on solutions to challenges. This week, our focus areas are: Grant Writing & Funding Strategies.
- How can we provide artists with access to high-quality grant writing resources and training?
- How can we diversify funding streams for artists and cultural organizations?
- How can we advocate for increased government funding for the arts?
Our second session is an open session which focuses on #LeadershipDevelopment and #PerformanceImprovement where leaders who hold executive or managerial positions can coach and mentor the new leaders group. Support emerging artists, cultural workers and nonprofit leaders!
Join Us!
2024 - 2025
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6 March: 2-4pm
Public Perception & Value:
How can we improve public understanding of the value of cultural work?
What are the most effective ways to communicate the impact of the arts on individuals and communities?
How can we challenge negative stereotypes and misconceptions about artists and their work?
Policy & Funding:
How can policymakers and funders be better educated about the realities of cultural work?
What are the most effective ways to communicate the economic and social value of the arts to government and funding bodies?
How can we advocate for policies that better support and sustain cultural workers?
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13 March: 2-4pm
Media Representation:
How can we improve media coverage of the arts to accurately reflect the diversity and complexity of cultural work?
How can we work with media outlets to create more nuanced and insightful portrayals of artists and their contributions?
Access & Equity:
How can we dismantle barriers to entry for artists from diverse backgrounds?
What strategies can be implemented to increase access to resources, opportunities, and networks for underrepresented artists?
How can we address systemic biases and discrimination within the arts sector?
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20 March: 2-4pm
Decision-Making Power:
How can we increase the representation of diverse voices in decision-making roles within arts organizations and funding bodies?
What strategies can be implemented to empower artists to have a greater voice in shaping the cultural landscape?
Mentorship & Support:
How can we create more effective mentorship programs to support emerging artists and help them navigate the challenges of the arts sector?
How can we foster a more supportive and collaborative environment within the arts community?
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27 March: 2-4pm
Sustainable Livelihoods:
How can artists develop sustainable income streams and build successful careers?
What are the most effective strategies for artists to market and sell their work?
How can we support artists in developing the business and entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed?
Grant Writing & Funding Strategies:
How can we provide artists with access to high-quality grant writing resources and training?
How can we diversify funding streams for artists and cultural organizations?
How can we advocate for increased government funding for the arts?
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3 April: 10am-4pm
Leadership Development Workshops:
These will focus on six areas that the CoP expresses a need for more in-depth knowledge. Here are six possible topics: leadership in nonprofits, storytelling your work, grant-writing, diversified funding, advocating for your organisation, best practices for inclusion.
Intersectional Challenges:
Exploring the intersection of these challenges: How do issues of lack of understanding, gatekeeping, and financial insecurity intersect and impact artists from different backgrounds and identities?
Developing holistic solutions: How can we develop comprehensive solutions that address the interconnected challenges facing artists today?
