Getting-Started
Have you recently joined an arts presenting organization, or are you thinking of starting one? You’re in the right place! This is the home of all of our resources on presenting and touring the performing arts. Whether you are bringing in one or two acts to your community hall, or presenting a different show every night of the year, we have tried to gather resources – created by us and by others – that can help. We also have information for touring artists, agents and managers.
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Raising the Curtain is a concise guide - found in the attached PDF - that was created by Cheryl Ewing (Brava! Special Events and Arts Management...
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A quick and handy tip sheet on grantwriting! For more information: See Cheryl Ewing’s presentation for more info on Grantwriting 101 See...
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Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) support the arts through advocacy, professional development, resources, financial support and/or networking. Many...
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A contract is an essential step in the process of engaging an artist - not only to confirm when and where the show will happen, but also to make sure...
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A Guide for Presenters Funding for the arts in Ontario comes primarily from all three levels of government, as well as some private foundations....
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Did you know Ontario Presents has an extensive selection of resources available on our website? With our new resource centre, it is easy to find what...
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Prepared for Ontario Presents (then CCI) by Nancy Bell in 2007, this Best Practices Manual remains a useful tool for presenters. The document is...
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Pacific Legal Education & Outreach Society (PLEO) is a BC-based society that creates legal tools and resources for artists and non-profits...
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From Seed to Season is a resource –– a working document –– developed by Joanne Churchill to help grow and nurture volunteers in rural, remote and...