The Open Society Institute, Assistance Foundation Tajikistan has undertaken the first steps towards establishment of the MA program in arts and cultural management in the country. The four training of trainers’ seminars in 2015 are part of the first phase … Read More
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YES Montreal: creative networking in an inspirational environment
YES Montreal artists’ conference “Business Skills for Creative Souls” was a great networking and learning event. Over 130 artists, art managers, experts in creative industries and the arts participated and shared viewpoints, ideas, recipes for successful entrepreneurship in the field … Read More
Business skills for creative souls: From creative to entrepreneurial mindset
Don’t miss the 14th Annual YES’ Artists Conference: Business Skills for Creative Souls! It will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015 (9:00am–4:30pm), St. James Theatre, 265 St. Jacques West, Montreal! Hosting more than 250 participants, speakers and special guests annually, … Read More
Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.
“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.”
Call for Donations of Publications for the New Arts Management Resource Center, Tajikistan
The Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation in Tajikistan is about to launch a new MA program in Arts Management in Dushanbe in 2016, in partnership with four local universities. This will be the first program of that kind in the … Read More
International Entrepreneurship in the Arts: Scope, Models and Examples
This report summarizes the results of the online survey on International Entrepreneurship n the Arts, disseminated among the members of IFACCA (International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies) in May-June 2015. IFACCA Secretariat assisted my research on this topic. … Read More
Montreal Chamber Music Society
The Montreal Chamber Music Society (MCMS) is THE new musical institution in Québec. Founded in the year 2000 by pianist Patrice Laréand cellist Velitchka Yotcheva, who became the Artistic Director, MCMS is entirely dedicated to offering high quality concerts and … Read More
The gains and constraints being a consultant in the arts
How great to meet colleagues and discuss key issues related to our common professional practice! The Professional Knowledge Exchange event on February 5, 2015 in Montreal, which we organized with the kind help of ArtExperts.ca and Louise J. Poulin, ACCA Founding Member, was … Read More
Reinforcing our creative industries: warming up with hot Mojito Music!
Montreal is one of the world leaders in creative industries: music, design, fashion, computer games, live shows, film, festivals and much more! Our city is ranked in the top 7 metropolis in North America (after Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, … Read More