TOOLS
ADVOCACY, FUNDS, & SUPPORT
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ACTSAFE
Actsafe offers a wide range of industry-specific, practical, and accessible training, resources, and services to support safer and healthier arts and entertainment workplaces.
ARTISTS’ LEGAL OUTREACH
Resources, workshops, and a summary advice clinic where low-income artists across BC can meet confidentially with an experienced lawyer.
BC COALITION FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE RESOURCES
Download a social media package to help advocate for a brighter future for the arts, culture, and heritage sector.
BC MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS, CULTURE, AND SPORT
A government resource for arts and culture funding and initiatives and supports for the creative sector.
BC MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
Learning opportunities, resources and BCMA’s tools on a range of subjects, from advocacy toolkits to accessibility essentials.
BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL
A provincial government-backed resource for grants, job opportunities, and publications on the status of the arts and culture sector, funding statistics, and data on the economic and community impact of the sector.
CARFAC
National standards for artists’ fees, fee schedules, and advocacy resources supporting artists’ rights, exhibition fees, copyright, and professional working conditions.
DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE
Comprehensive guide connecting individuals to mental health resources, support services, screenings, and crisis help nationwide.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
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CANADIAN CENTRE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (CCDI)
Evidence-based tools, training, and research to support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within cultural organizations and workplaces.
CLEAR EXPECTATIONS
Guidelines for Institutions, Galleries, and Curators Working with Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Artists.
HR INTERVALS
A bilingual knowledge base to help nonprofit managers, employees and board members better understand, address, and guide people management within their organizations.
INDIGENOUS ALLY TOOLKIT
The Indigenous Ally Toolkit is a practical educational resource that explores allyship, accompliceship, and co-resistance, emphasizing self-reflection, relationship-building, and concrete action to support Indigenous communities and challenge colonial and oppressive systems.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is a place of learning and dialogue that educates the public on the impacts and legacy of residential schools, and supports ongoing research, reconciliation, and healing grounded in truth.
RESPECTFUL WORKPLACES IN THE ARTS
Practical tools—including harassment policies, legislative webcasts, and training resources—to help cultural organizations and workers prevent harassment and bullying in the arts sector.
YOUR GUIDE TO INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. provides Indigenous relations training for organizations, and its website contains resources and free eBooks.
research & management
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ARTIST PRODUCER RESOURCE
A free, searchable online encyclopedia of information, resources, tools, and templates for producing independent performance work in Canada.
CANADIAN ARTS COALITION
News, policy letters and briefs, and other research and advocacy resources related to the Canadian arts and culture sector.
CAPACOA
Research, digital strategy tools, and sector reports supporting sustainability, accessibility, and innovation in the Canadian arts sector.
CREATIVE CITY NETWORK OF CANADA TOOLKITS
Toolkits to assist local governments, arts, cultural and heritage organizations with the processes of cultural planning and mapping.
IMPACT & EVALUATION TOOLKIT (CANADIAN CULTURAL SECTOR)
Frameworks and tools to help arts organizations measure social impact, community outcomes, and cultural value.
INCOME TAX FOLIO S4-F14-C1, ARTISTS AND WRITERS
Income Tax Folio S4-F14-C1 explains how the CRA classifies artists and writers as employees or self-employed, how income from artistic activities and grants is taxed, and what expenses and special tax incentives they may deduct under the Income Tax Act.
RESUME TEMPLATE FOR ARTS & CULTURE WORKERS
We’ve worked with Resume Genius to provide you with a free template for a position in Arts Administration. This document can be a useful jumping-off point for building your own arts resume.
STRATEGIC MOVES
Research, strategy, and marketing consultancy for arts organizations.
