Job Posting: Manager of Development, Artscape Foundation

Closing date: Jul 10, 2009

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Toronto – Liberty Village

Artscape Foundation is seeking a fundraising professional to contribute to annual revenue targets by coordinating and carrying out daily, weekly, monthly and annual activities related to sponsorship, member/donor relations, and fulfillment within all giving programs. In addition, the Manager of Development will contribute to the development of a plan and implementation of Capital Campaign requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all Foundation Board meetings.
• Contribute to the Development of all communications from the foundation as necessary including the Case for Support and individual Case statements as necessary
• Provide reports as required to the VP Operations, CEO and Board.
• Plan and implement cultivation activities as required.
• Research and participate in writing proposals designed to solicit donations and sponsorships from the private sector, foundations and government.
• Oversee the ongoing prospect management (identification, monitoring and evaluation of a prospect’s capacity level as well as their readiness to give) through a moves management cycle.
• Developing tailored programs designed to gain/enhance the interest and involvement of prospects within the Artscape community.
• Conduct and participate in solicitation calls, as appropriate.
• Prepare written materials including tailored proposals, correspondence and progress reports and planning documents as appropriate to area of responsibility.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current fundraising/industry information, tax issues and planned giving vehicles to ensure maximum opportunities presented for gift commitments.
• Develop and propose strategies for solicitation of leadership and major gifts, including: determining ongoing relationships with prospect/donor; recommending specific purpose and level of gift; identifying those to be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitation; assuring that solicitations are carried out successfully.
• Work closely with Artscape directors to ensure effective coordination of effort with their programs and to reinforce the prospect relationship continuum.
• Co-ordinate an effective program for recognition, involvement and stewardship of major and special gifts donors including press announcements.
• Develop and implement strategies for Capital project fundraising as necessary.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualified proponents will have the following qualifications, experience and knowledge:

• Minimum five years not-for-profit experience in annual giving  programs
• Capital Campaign mangement experience
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong research, writing, analysis and communication skills
• Post secondary degree
• Knowledge of program marketing, direct response, and other sales tools and techniques an asset
• Knowledge of marketing/branding an asset
• Knowledge of and experience with the design and production of printed materials
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, Outlook) and working knowledge of fundraising software such as Raiser’s Edge.  Experience specifically using Sage Fundraising 50 an asset
• Good understanding of processes related to e-philanthropy
• Experience working and/or volunteering in the arts is an asset
• Ability to multitask effectively and coordinate multiple projects concurrently as well as respond quickly to changing priorities

Salary is negotiable commensurate with experience.

Artscape is a not-for-profit, urban development organization that revitalizes buildings, neighbourhoods, and cities through the arts. Artscape projects provide affordable space for creativity while generating positive cultural, economic, social, and environmental impact. For more information on Artscape, visit www.torontoartscape.on.ca

To Apply:

Deadline for Applications:  July 10, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Please respond with a cover letter outlining the qualifications and experience you would bring to position and a resume. In addition, please provide detailed contact information for two professional references.

Applications will be received in confidence by mail, courier or email only and should be forwarded to:
Artscape
Suite 224, 171 East Liberty Street
Toronto, ON M6K 3P6
Email: info@torontoartscape.on.ca

Attn: Manager of Development Submission

No phone calls please. Artscape thanks all applicants however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.

Event: Piggy Bank Programming, Yonge-Dundas Square

Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) believes everyone deserves a bonus… with free hot events in July. Check out an eclectic concert series, Academy Award winning flicks, indie arts markets and sensational special events, including the return of Russell Peters at Just for Laughs Toronto. All shows are free and are recommended by 9 out of 10 financial planners.

GLOBAL GROOVES
Friday, 8-10pm
FREE ADMISSION
Everyone qualifies for enjoyment assistance at GLOBAL GROOVES, a carnival of world delights, every Friday night. This is one concert series that guarantees a rump-shakin’ good time!

July 24 – Delhi 2 Dublin
Delhi 2 Dublin is a 5-piece high-energy Celtic Punjabi electronic band, the ultimate fusion of world music cultures.  Fresh from their appearance at NXNE, they are excited to continue their Canadian tour at YDS.

July 31 – Jamaica to Toronto featuring Jay Douglas and Everton “Pablo” Paul
Jamaica to Toronto returns to celebrate the incredible compilation of soul, funk and reggae music recorded in Toronto between 1967 and 1974.  The nostalgic reggae music of Jay Douglas and Everton “Pablo” Paul will have everyone jammin’ in the square.

ADRENALINE RUSH
Tuesdays at Sunset
FREE ADMISSION
CITY CINEMA is back for another year of silver screen action with ADRENALINE RUSH. Head over
to YDS every Tuesday at sunset and grab the edge of a seat for each free screening.

July 21 – Apollo 13* (1995)
Directed by Ron Howard
Starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Bill Paxton

It had been less that a year since man first walked on the moon, but as far as the American public was concerned, Apollo 13 was just another routine space flight – until these words pierced the immense void of space: “Houston, we have a problem.” Based on the tragic true story of the 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon in 1970.
*Emoti-Chair for the hard of hearing will be available

See The Trailer

July 28 – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2003)
Directed by Ang Lee
Starring Yun-Fat Chow and Michelle Yeoh
Two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemies – and the inevitable power of love. Set against 19th-century China’s astonishing landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, Academy Award winning film from acclaimed director Ang Lee.

See The Trailer

SPECIAL EVENTS
Yonge-Dundas Square is proud to play host to the hottest cultural and community festivals all
summer long.

July 17-19 – Toronto Just for Laughs Festival
The third annual Toronto Just For Laughs Festival presented by WestJet is five hilarious days of world-class comedy in the heart of Toronto. Free performances by The Dan Band, Gregory Charles and more. Hosted by Russell Peters and George Stroumboulopoulos.
www.hahaha.com/toronto

July 25 &26 – Green Toronto Street Festival
At Toronto’s annual celebration of all things green, there will be over 100 exhibitors, local food, live music, and many family friendly events.
www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival

Admission is FREE to all events presented by YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE!
Programming is subject to change.
For more information visit http://www.ydsquare.ca.

Call for Submissions: pandemonium machine, Whetstone

A recurring showcase for work by performers who are pushing the boundaries of clown in theatrical and unconventional directions.

What is it?
An hour-and-a-half curated show that will take place every three or four months

Where is it?
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainstage

Who is it?
It could be you…

pandemonium machine is currently seeking submissions for the season.
Application deadline is July 31st.

For more information, submission guidelines, & application format,
please click on this link: Pandemonium Machine

Questions? Send an e-mail to:
pandemonium.machine@gmail.com

Job Posting: Part-Time Sound Instructor, Humber College

The Theatre Production Program at Humber College trains students to work in a variety of fields in the professional theatre and related areas of the performing arts and the entertainment industry. All instructors bring a considerable body of professional experience to the courses they teach.

The program requires a part-time instructor to teach the following courses starting this September:

Sound 1

A mandatory course for first-year students taught in the Winter Semester (January-April).  This covers basic theory and the hands-on setup and use of analogue sound equipment for PA, reinforcement, and playback. This course is taught for 7 hours per week: a 1-hour lecture to the entire class and three 2-hour lab periods with smaller groups.

Sound 2

An elective course for second-year students taught in the Fall Semester (September-December) for 2 hours per week. This course concentrates on digital mixing, recording, editing, and playback.  Hardware includes both PCs and iMacs, Yamaha O1V96 mixer, digital field recorders and USB and Firewire interfaces.  Software includes Logic, Audacity, SFX and QLab.

There will also be some supervision and mentoring of sound crews for productions.

Please send resumes and expressions of interest to:
Paul Court
Director, Theatre Production Program
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Room L206
Toronto, ON  M8V 1K8
Tel: (416) 675-6622 x3420  Fax: (416) 251-5829
E-mail:  paul.court@humber.ca

Job Posting: Summer aRts Project Coordinator, b current

who is b current?

b current is a youth focused,  not-for-profit arts company, which presents and supports performance works  from the Canadian and international Black Diasporic Communities. Our Toronto-based company focuses on developing and presenting material often only seen outside of mainstream and even contemporary alternative venues.

What is rAiz’n summer aRts

This is a three week Summer Intensive Training Program for youth 14-19 who are interested in performance arts.  The program has in-studio style workshops where youth are introduced to the roots and contemporary elements of Black theatre practice and the world of theatre in general.

What will you be doing?

As Coordinator of the rAiz’n Summer aRts Project, you will have duties such as: recruiting and organizing auditions/interviews for interested youth, researching and booking venues & trips, liaising with facilitators, purchasing and preparing materials and other necessities, ensuring smooth running of the program and the workshops, organizing and attending in and out-of-town field trips and other community activities; be a contact person for staff, facilitators, participants and community partners in regards to the program, submit a final report, and generally ensure the success of the program.

About the job

This is a contract part-time position from July 6 – Sept 4/09

Length of project is 8 weeks, with approx 30hrs/week @ $9.50 per hour; and you must have been enrolled in school as a full time student in the previous year, with the intent to enroll next fall.

What Skills do you Need?

• Solid project coordination abilities including creating and implementing critical paths
• Sound financial reporting (must be able to manage money and record/report on all expenditures)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Relating well with people in all kinds of work/social situations
• Versatile functioning with MS Word and Excel documents

General Qualifications

• Must have Project Coordination experience at a professional or community level
• Should have some experience in arts administration, events management, production management or project management; some post secondary is an assert.
• Must have some knowledge of/be familiar with the arts & culture industry or not-for-profit work environment.

If you think you will fit well into this position, please send your submission, including cover letter and resume to submissions@bcurrent.ca And for further information on the company visit www.bcurrent.ca, or contact Joan M Kivanda, Artistic Director Intern.

there will be emerging and professional artists of colour as facilitators
loads of fun, daily workshops, bbq’s, trips to theatre shows in & out of town
and you will be working with other youth!!!
contact us now for more information

Event: rAiz’n summer aRts, b current

rAiz’n summer aRts is here again and its FREE for youth aged 14-19 the program runs from August 4-22, 2008

rAiz’n summer aRts is a serious and fun performance training program designed for you! all you need is free time and willingness to participate

if you are interested in performing arts or have a flair for creativity or just curious and looking for a meaningful summer experience contact us!

b current
a performing arts company in the heart of toronto
www.bcurrent.ca
submissions@ bcurrent.ca
416-533-1500

we are holding auditions/interviews on July 17, 2- 4pm at our new office in Wychwood barns: 601 Christie st, studio 251

don’t be shy we would like to meet you get to know you offer some training create with you & present your work
at our annual rAw materials showcase presented to friends, family, other artists & general audience at a local theatre and at the national wide youth conference: city emerging/C

Space for Rent: Artscape Lodge, Artscape

Looking for a place to write, paint, draw, create, think? Artscape Lodge has space available!

Artscape Lodge is an affordable short-term studio and accommodation rental service for professional artists and arts administrators looking for time and space to focus exclusively on their work in the distraction-free environment at Artscape Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island.

Artscape Lodge is open year-round and has provided an inspiring and productive artist retreat to hundreds of artists from Toronto, across Canada and around the world.

The 30-Night Studio & Bedroom package is available at seasonal rates, with shorter stays, and custom & group bookings also available. All studios are equipped with wireless access. Rentals at Artscape Lodge consist of a furnished private studio and private bedroom. Amenities include a fully-equipped common kitchen, shared bathroom, laundry facilities, shared Internet access, and bicycles for on-island excursions.

View our complete Artscape Lodge Information Package and contact us regarding a stay at Artscape Lodge.

If nature inspires you and a quiet, work-oriented retreat is of interest email bookings@torontoartscape.on.ca for more information and availability.

Artscape is a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to culture-led regeneration and city-building through the arts.  Artscape’s work includes developing and managing creative buildings, building creative neighbourhoods, and designing strategies and tools to advance creative cities.

Space for Rent: Artscape Wychwood Barns, Artscape

Book Your Next Event at Artscape Wychwood Barns!

An excellent example of early 20th century industrial architecture, the Artscape Wychwood Barns are located in Toronto on a 4.3 acre site between Wychwood Avenue and Christie Street, south of St. Clair Avenue West along Benson Avenue. Artscape has transformed the historic streetcar repair barns into the Artscape Wychwood Barns – a multifaceted community centre where arts and culture, environmental leadership, heritage preservation, urban agriculture and affordable housing are brought together to foster a strong sense of community.
Artscape Wychwood Barns houses 13 not-for-profit organizations, 15 artist studios and 26 artist live/work spaces. A community gallery also provides public access to arts and culture. Artscape Wychwood Barns officially opened in November 2008.

Artscape Wychwood Barns are comprised of four components: the Studio Barn, the Covered Street Barn, the Community Barn and The Stop Community Food Centre’s Green Barn. Artscape Wychwood Barns are wheelchair accessible.

The Covered Street Barn is available for rental year-round for community events, conferences and festivals.
Requesting a Booking

View our complete Artscape Wychwood Barns Package and use our online event planner request form to make an inquiry or book your event at Artscape Wychwood Barns.

If you are only interested in date and time availability at this point in your planning process, please feel free to contact us directly with your request.
call: 416-392-7834
email: barns@torontoartscape.on.ca

Artscape is a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to culture-led regeneration and city-building through the arts.
Artscape’s work includes developing and managing creative buildings, building creative neighbourhoods, and designing strategies and tools to advance creative cities.

Space for Rent: Retreat Centre on Toronto Island, Artscape

Book Your Next Event at the Retreat Centre on Toronto Island!

There are times when a change of scenery can make a world of difference. Located steps away from a beautiful sandy beach and Toronto’s oldest landmark, the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, the Retreat Centre is run by Artscape, and offers a variety of affordable room rentals for an amazing range of events including staff retreats, small conferences, organizational planning sessions, seminars, presentations and symposia, as well as fundraising and special events.
Since it opened in 1999, the Retreat Centre has provided a creative thinking environment for the staff and boards of hundreds of non-profit organizations as well as program managers and policy makers from all areas of government. With its spectacular natural setting and exhilarating 10-minute ferry ride from downtown Toronto, the Retreat Centre is a venue that can bring a refreshing and positive flavour to any gathering.

Inquire About the Retreat Centre

View our complete Retreat Centre Package and use our online event planner request form to make an inquiry or book your event at Artscape Gibraltar Point.

If you are only interested in date and time availability at this point in your planning process, please feel free to contact us directly with your request.
call: 416-392-7834
email: bookings@torontoartscape.on.ca

Artscape is a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to culture-led regeneration and city-building through the arts.  Artscape’s work includes developing and managing creative buildings, building creative neighbourhoods, and designing strategies and tools to advance creative cities.

Job Posting: Administrator, Puppetmongers Theatre

Internationally renowned Puppetmongers Theatre is seeking a part-time Company Administrator to work with co-Artistic Directors Ann Powell and David Powell from August 24, 2009 as the theatre begins an exciting new creative season.

The Company Administrator will support Puppetmongers Theatre in a variety of administrative and planning tasks including:

• Business strategy and seasonal planning
• Grant Writing and Foundation requests
• Fundraising Administration
• Special Event Planning
• Bookkeeping & Budgeting
• Taking of Meeting Minutes
• Studio Administration and Admin Support for Puppetmongers Studio Events.
• Preparation of Letters of Agreement and various contracts as required.
• (Marketing and Publicity)*

The Company Administrator will be responsible for administrative tasks as assigned by the Artistic Directors and Board of Directors. The Company Administrator will be answerable to the Artistic Directors and will be provided with an introduction to our business tools by the Artistic Directors and our previous Administrator.

Candidate’s Skills

The candidate:

• Will have relevant education.
• Will have experience in the aspects of arts administration mentioned in the job description.
• Will have been part of the arts community (preferably the performing arts) and will understand the needs and challenges of working with a small arts organization.
• Will be a self-starter, with plenty of energy, ideas and the desire to initiate projects that support the artistic aims of Puppetmongers Theatre.
• Will possess excellent writing skills, have a great, professional phone manner, and be extremely well organized.

* Candidates with both administrative experience and experience in marketing and publicity are welcome to apply; however, marketing experience and drive is not a requirement as we are prepared to separate our administration and marketing efforts.

This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week (22 if you qualify to take on marketing responsibilities), 9 months per year. It is an opportunity to work alongside one of the country’s premiere puppetry companies and support their growth over the next few years. The Company Administrator position has the potential for growth and we are also willing to help our administrator secure supplementary work with one of our peer theatres in Toronto.

Interested applicants must submit:

• A cover letter.
• Detailed CV/resume
• 3 references
• Writing Sample (sample of grant or other technical writing preferred. No prose or poetry please).

Please email applications to info@puppetmongers.com by Monday July 20. Please do not phone or fax. Late applications will not be accepted.

Puppetmongers thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

Puppetmongers Theatre was founded in 1974. Over the past 35 years, they have created 10 original productions employing many different styles of puppetry. They have performed for audiences of all ages, throughout Canada, the USA, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Highlights of their work include their Annual Winter Holiday Tradition at the Tarragon Theatre, Tea at the Palace, Cinderella in Muddy York, The Brick Bros. Circus, The Pirate Widow Cheng and TERROR. They have received 7 Dora Mavor Moore nominations in both the Independent Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences categories, 4 Citations of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from the Union Nationale de la Marionette, were short-listed twice for the Chalmers Canadian Play Awards for Theatre for Young Audiences and in 2003 received the President’s Award for “making outstanding contributions to the art of puppetry” from the Puppeteers of America.