Artscape’s Mentorship and Coaching Program is designed to build the capacity of organizations across Canada, and internationally, to develop the strategic, organizational and individual leadership skills to grow an Artscape-like organization and to develop multi-tenanted creative and cultural facilities in their own communities.
Participants benefit from direct access to the experience that Artscape has gained over more than 20 years in developing a portfolio of unique facilities that deliver sustainable and affordable production, rehearsal, exhibition, and living space for creative practitioners, entrepreneurs and organizations.
Mentorship and Coaching Program participants work closely with Artscape’s senior specialist staff led by Tim Jones, Artscape’s President and CEO, in a program that will develop their capacity across a range of areas including:
• Organizational development and project planning
• Strategic planning
• Community engagement and project governance
• Operational development and management
• Design and environmental sustainability
• Capital project management
• Fundraising
• Business planning
• Property management
• Leasing
The Mentorship and Coaching Program is designed to ensure that a comprehensive and tailored program is developed, which will effectively build capacity within an existing or emerging organization. Taking place over a 9 to 12 month period, the program focuses on building leadership capacity in not-for-profits, social enterprises and municipalities. Artscape works with clients to build a custom designed program from a menu of components to suit the needs and priorities of the individual organization.
“Arts Habitat Association is thrilled to be part of the Mentoring Program with Artscape Toronto. The scope of the program fits our needs perfectly. The visits by Tim Jones are remarkable. The three days were jam-packed with in-depth analysis of our business plan, brainstorming sessions, meetings with our Board, one-on-one problem solving with our staff, and meetings with municipal stakeholders - which have led directly to strengthened partnerships. Artscape Senior Staff are available at almost a moments notice by phone and email to respond to queries and share knowledge. Access to templates have saved enormous amounts of time and answered questions we didn’t even know to ask. There are also the intangible benefits - the confidence that comes from knowing that if a roadblock appears we can look to Artscape for their knowledge, advice and also their support.”
- Linda Huffman, Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton : Artscape Mentorship and Coaching program participant 2009 / 2010.
To learn more about this program and to request a copy of our Mentorship and Coaching Program brochure please contact Pru Robey, Director, Knowledge Exchange at pru@torontoartscape.on.ca or 416-392-1038 x23.
