March 21, 2013
ArtsBuild Ontario is the only organization in our province dedicated to realizing long-term solutions to building, managing and financing the sustainable facilities you need - like theatres, galleries, concert halls and museums. With support from the Government of Canada and The Ontario Trillium Foundation ArtsBuild is creating an exciting suite of innovative tools, services and resources to help you with capital project planning, facilities management, accessibility, energy efficiency & sustainability and finance. www.artsbuildontario.ca | @ArtsBuildON | Facebook | LinkedIn
CCI – Ontario Presenting Network would like to encourage you to take part in ArtsBuild’s new program offerings. CCI has contributed to the development of these programs through our role on the ArtsBuild Advisory Committee.
Managing for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Maintaining energy efficient buildings allows arts organizations to lower their annual operating costs and contribute to global energy conservation efforts.
ArtsBuild and its partners are providing you with new tools, learning resources and services to help you operate your facilities more sustainably to achieve greater energy and cost savings.
Sign up for these programs today!
NEW: ONLINE CARBON FOOTPRINT MEASUREMENT TOOL: Free Access, Register Now
ArtsBuild and nonprofit partner CarbonCounted are offering arts organizations a free subscription to an easy-to-use online Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool that tracks your facility’s energy usage and emission profile [more]
Register for the Online Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool here>
NEW: LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE IN THE ARTS WITH IAN GARRETT: Register Now
On April 4, Ian Garrett, one of North America’s most respected voices on sustainability in the performing arts, will lead you in an online conversation about what sustainable practice really means. [more]
For more information and to reserve your spot in this exciting conversation, please contact Nicole Hamilton>
NEW: ENERGY SAVINGS ASSESSMENTS: Call for Expressions of Interest
GLOBE, the energy management arm of ArtsBuild’s partner Housing Services Corp, is ready to conduct in-person, subsidized Energy Savings Assessments to show you the things you can do today to reduce your energy usage [more]
Register your interest here so you can benefit from this program.
UPDATE: Arts Facilities Mentoring Network
17 MENTORING PARTNERSHIPS ANNOUNCED!
The inaugural session of the Arts Facilities Mentoring Network launched on February 27, 2013 with a full-day workshop on mentoring best practices. We are very impressed by the calibre of talent and expertise participating in the Arts Facility Mentoring Network. [more]
Click here> for a full list of the 17 Mentoring Partners in the 2013 Arts Facilities Mentoring Network
COMING SOON: ABO PROGRAM SURVEY
NEW LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
ArtsBuild wants to explore new learning and professional development opportunities to strengthen your capacity to manage facilities. Your input is important as it will help design the programs that you need.