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- [MC Minds: On the Edge](https://massculture.ca/mc-minds/blog/)
- [Data Exchange: What Festivals Can Teach Us About Making Information Useful](https://massculture.ca/2026/07/data-exchange-what-festivals-can-teach-us-about-making-information-useful/) - In Mass Culture’s most recent DNA cohort, festivals made up nearly one third of participating organizations. From the outset, we were struck by the enthusiasm festivals showed for engaging more deeply with their data, and we wanted to keep a close eye on where that curiosity might lead.As the cohort journeyed through the work with
- [What We Heard (and Didn’t): Reflections from Canada’s National Summit on AI & Culture](https://massculture.ca/2026/04/reflections-ai-summit/) - Did you know that Canada is one of the few countries with a domestic, homegrown company focused on foundational large language models (LLMs) and enterprise AI? While the AI adoption rate among Canadian businesses remains relatively low compared to other advanced economies, it has doubled compared to the previous year, with 12.2% of businesses reporting they
- [Episode 2 – A Bank for the Arts: Why Canadian Arts Orgs Need Their Own Financial Tools](https://massculture.ca/2026/03/episode-2-a-bank-for-the-arts-why-canadian-arts-orgs-need-their-own-financial-tools/) - What if the biggest challenge facing arts and culture isn't just a lack of funding, but a failure of the financial systems surrounding them? In this episode of the Mass Culture Podcast, host Michelle Yeung sits down with systems change experts Jamie Bennett and Rudy Ruttimann to explore the provocative concept of a "Bank for the Arts." While most arts organizations are expected to operate professionally and plan years into the future, they are systematically denied access to basic financial tools like lines of credit and affordable mortgages without personal guarantees. This conversation is essential for arts administrators, cultural policy makers, and creative entrepreneurs who are tired of the "scarcity mindset." You will learn why traditional banks fail to understand the business cycles of the cultural sector, how the current system downloads financial risk onto individual artists’ personal credit, and what a "circular economy" in the arts could look like if we built our own financial infrastructure.
- ['Refining the Lens: A Reflection on the DNA Expo' by Bita Baakhlagh](https://massculture.ca/2026/03/refining-the-lens-a-reflection-on-the-dna-expo-by-bita-baakhlagh/) - On January 29, 2026, Mass Culture organised a day-long Expo focused on data training, and the energy was remarkable. My name is Bita, and as a Humber Polytechnic student studying Arts Administration and Cultural Management, I’ve had the privilege of spending this semester with Mass Culture for my work-integrated learning experience. One of my primary
- ['Cultiver une culture organisationnelle fondée sur l’équité : Le cas de l’Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick (AAAPNB)'](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/cultiver-une-culture-organisationnelle-fondee-sur-lequite-le-cas-de-lassociation-acadienne-des-artistes-professionnel-le-s-du-nouveau-brunswick-aaapnb/) - L'AAAPNB partage les connaissances acquises grâce à la mise en œuvre du cadre d'impact qualitatif La spirale de l'équité dans les arts publics de Shanice Bernicky.
- ['Research in Residence Use Case Study Reflections' by Robin Sokoloski & Jamie Gamble](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/research-in-residence-use-case-study-reflections-by-robin-sokoloski-jamie-gamble/) - In fall 2023, Robin Sokoloski (Mass Culture) and Jamie Gamble (Imprint Consulting) partnered with three researchers from the Research in Residence: Arts’ Civic Impact Initiative and four arts organizations to conduct a 10-month use-case study on the researchers' arts impact framework. The study aimed to practically apply each framework within the arts community, assessing usability, identifying potential barriers, and exploring adaptability.
- ['L'accessibilité en contrepoint : Réflexion sur une étude de cas d'utilisation' par Rachel Marks](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/laccessibilite-en-contrepoint-reflexion-sur-une-etude-de-cas-dutilisation-par-rachel-marks/) - Rachel Marks, consultante en performance et accessibilité, partage les connaissances acquises grâce à la mise en œuvre du cadre d'impact qualitatif L'accessibilité en contrepoint d'Aaron Richmond.
- ['Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Art Use Case Study' by Katie Ingrey](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/spiralling-outwardly-for-equity-in-public-art-use-case-study-by-katie-ingrey/) - Katie Ingrey, Portfolio Manager, Public Art Program, City of Ottawa, shares insights gained through the implementation of Shanice Bernicky's Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Art qualitative impact framework.
- ['Cultivating an equity-based organizational culture: the case of the Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick (AAAPNB)'](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/cultivating-an-equity-based-organizational-culture-the-case-of-the-association-acadienne-des-artistes-professionnel-le-s-du-nouveau-brunswick-aaapnb/) - AAAPNB shares the knowledge gained through the implementation of Shanice Bernicky's qualitative impact framework Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Arts.
- ['Access in Counterpoint Use Case Study Reflection' by Rachel Marks](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/access-in-counterpoint-use-case-study-reflection-by-rachel-marks/) - Rachel Marks, Relaxed Performance & Accessibility Consultant, shares insights gained through the implementation of Aaron Richmond's Access in Counterpoint qualitative impact framework.
- ['Measuring the impact of an experience' by Vicki Stroich](https://massculture.ca/2024/09/measuring-the-impact-of-an-experience-by-vicki-stroich/) - Vicki Stroich, Artistic and Environmental Programs Manager, Caravan Farm Theatre, shares insights gained through the implementation of Emma Bugg's Living Climate-Impact Framework for the Arts.
- ['Mesurer l'impact d'une expérience' par Vicki Stroich](https://massculture.ca/2024/09/mesurer-limpact-dune-experience-par-vicki-stroich/) - Vicki Stroich, Gestionnaire des programmes artistiques et environnementaux, Caravan Farm Theatre, partage les connaissances acquises grâce à la mise en œuvre du cadre vivant d'Emma Bugg sur l'impact du climat sur les arts.
- [La spirale de l'équité dans les arts publics : Étude de cas par Katie Ingrey](https://massculture.ca/2024/08/la-spirale-de-lequite-dans-les-arts-publics-etude-de-cas-par-katie-ingrey/) - Katie Ingrey, Gestionnaire de portefeuille, Programme d'art public, Ville d'Ottawa, partage les connaissances acquises grâce à la mise en œuvre du cadre d'impact qualitatif La spirale de l'équité dans les arts publics de Shanice Bernicky.
- ['Professional practices in visual arts arising from Indigeneity and diversity in Montréal' with Naghmeh Sharifi, Jean-Philippe Uzel and Hannah Claus](https://massculture.ca/2019/04/professional-practices-in-visual-arts-arising-from-indigeneity-and-diversity-in-montreal-with-naghmeh-sharifi-jean-philippe-uzel-and-hannah-claus/) - In this podcast, Naghmeh Sharifi, Jean-Philippe Uzel and Hannah Claus discuss professional practices in visual arts arising from Indigeneity and Diversity in Montréal.
- ['From Intuition to Insight: Building Fundraising Readiness Through Data-Informed Practice'](https://massculture.ca/2026/01/from-intuition-to-insight-building-fundraising-readiness-through-data-informed-practice/) - A Changing Fundraising Landscape In today’s arts and culture sector, fundraising is no longer just about cultivating generosity, it’s about cultivating understanding and impact. As organizations face growing complexity, shifting donor behaviours, and a need for transparency and the diversification of revenue streams, one thing has become clear: data and fundraising are inseparable.We often think
- [Episode 1 – Evolving Public Arts Funding: Balancing Equity, Trust, and Sustainability](https://massculture.ca/2025/11/episode-1-evolving-public-arts-funding-balancing-equity-trust-and-sustainability/) - In this episode of the Mass Culture Podcast, Robin Sokoloski speaks with Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, about the current state of public arts funding in Canada. Their discussion explores how funding models are shifting to better support equity in the arts, strengthen cultural sustainability, and build trust between funders, artists, and arts organizations. Together, they reflect on the evolving role of public funders, the balance between project and core funding, and how cultural policy can foster a more inclusive and resilient arts ecosystem.
- ['Counting on Culture: Impacts and Indicators in Ottawa' with Diana Carter and Sharon Jeannotte](https://massculture.ca/2018/11/counting-on-culture-impacts-and-indicators-in-ottawa-with-diana-carter-and-sharon-jeannotte/) - Diana Carter and Sharon Jeannotte discuss the research report produced by the Ottawa Culture Research Group, Counting on Culture: Impacts and Indicators in Ottawa, which provides insights drawn from Ottawa’s most comprehensive compilation of culture indicators.
- [‘Photovoice: Exploring Affordable Spaces for Canada’s Artists’ by Mary Anderson](https://massculture.ca/2025/06/photovoice-exploring-affordable-spaces-for-canadas-artists-by-mary-anderson/) - Mary Anderson of Why Not Theatre shares her experience working on The Space Project as co-researcher alongside Mass Culture's Robin Sokoloski.
- ['Lessons Mass Culture Learned from Delivering the DNA Project in Year One' by Robin Sokoloski](https://massculture.ca/2024/09/lessons-mass-culture-learned-from-delivering-the-dna-project-in-year-one-by-robin-sokoloski/) - Robin Sokoloski, Mass Culture's Director of Programming and Research, shares insights gained through the launch of the Data Narratives for the Arts (DNA) Learning Series, 2023-24.
- ['Embracing Art in a World of Numbers: Applying arts-based evaluation methods to gain deeper and more meaningful insights' by Maya Lefkowich & Jennica Nichols at AND implementation consulting inc.](https://massculture.ca/2025/03/embracing-art-in-a-world-of-numbers-applying-arts-based-evaluation-methods-to-gain-deeper-and-more-meaningful-insights-by-maya-lefkowich-jennica-nichols-at-and-implementation-consulting-inc/) - Dr. Maya Lefkowich and Dr. Jennica Nichols at AND implementation share their arts-based approached to evaluation, and why the results (and journey) are so much more rewarding.
- [‘Measuring the Unmeasurable: John Smithies and the Cultural Development Network’s Approach to Evaluation’ in conversation with John Smithies](https://massculture.ca/2025/03/measuring-the-unmeasurable-john-smithies-and-the-cultural-development-networks-approach-to-evaluation-in-conversation-with-john-smithies/) - John Smithies of the Cultural Development Network shares why the CDN came into being, what their approach to evaluation is, the impact it has had on their partners, and the role their Takso evaluation framework has played.
- ['Evaluation is storytelling: Amplifying Youth and Youth Worker Voice' with Kathe Rogers, YouthREX](https://massculture.ca/2025/02/evaluation-is-storytelling-amplifying-youth-and-youth-worker-voice-with-kathe-rogers-youthrex/) - Kathe Rogers of YouthREX reflects on the role of evaluation in youth empowerment.
- ['Rippling outward: How centering community strengthens evaluative practices' with Gladys Rowe](https://massculture.ca/2025/02/rippling-outward-how-centering-community-strengthens-evaluative-practices-with-gladys-rowe/) - Gladys Rowe of Indigenous Insights on evaluation, community and storytelling.
- ['Im/proving Impact: Using the Powered by Arts Impact Toolkit to tell the story of your work' with Meredith Davis](https://massculture.ca/2025/01/im-proving-impact-using-the-powered-by-arts-impact-toolkit-to-tell-the-story-of-your-work-with-meredith-davis/) - Meredith Davis of Good Roots Consulting on the Powered by Arts Impact Toolkit, created in collaboration with the Association for Opera in Canada and Mass Culture.
- ['Dancing in the Dark:  How are community-based artists and arts educators trained?' by Christine Jackson, Patty Jarvis & Melanie Fernandez](https://massculture.ca/2024/12/dancing-in-the-dark-how-are-community-based-artists-and-arts-educators-trained-by-christine-jackson-patty-jarvis-melanie-fernandez/) - Christine Jackson, Patty Jarvis and Melanie Fernandez of Culture Shift share their perspective on why we need professional development for Community Arts now.
- ['Measuring Magic: How Writers Collective of Canada went beyond statistics to quantify its program’s life-changing impact' by Shelley Lepp](https://massculture.ca/2024/05/measuring-magic-how-writers-collective-of-canada-went-beyond-statistics-to-quantify-its-programs-life-changing-impact-by-shelley-lepp/) - Shelley Lepp, Chief Executive Officer of the Writers Collective of Canada, shares insights gained through the organization's journey with evaluation.
- ['Developmental evaluation and me' by Khiem Hoang](https://massculture.ca/2022/09/developmental-evaluation-and-me-by-khiem-hoang/) - Khiem Hoang, who worked with Jamie Gamble of Imprint Inc. as an evaluator on the Research in Residence project, shares his experience of delving into evaluation.
- ['Complex Narratives Require Careful Data Design' by Soni Dasmohapatra](https://massculture.ca/2023/11/complex-narratives-require-careful-data-design-by-soni-dasmohapatra/) - Reflecting on the “Advancing Equity in Data” training session presented by Meena Das.
- ['Making our own marks' by Erica Mattson](https://massculture.ca/2023/10/making-our-own-marks-by-erica-mattson/) - Reflecting on “Reclaiming our Data Heritage” training session presented by Dr. Sheelagh Carpendale.
- ['State of Emergence: <i>How</i> do we meet?' by Art of Festivals](https://massculture.ca/2022/02/state-of-emergence-how-do-we-meet-by-art-of-festivals/) - Sharing some of the motivations behind and insights gleaned from the State of Emergence project, a collaboration between Mass Culture and Art of Festivals.
- ['The Massey Levesque Report' with Zainub Verjee and Narendra Pachkhédé](https://massculture.ca/2018/12/the-massey-levesque-report-with-zainub-verjee-and-narendra-pachkhede/) - In this podcast episode, we engage with the Massey Report premised on the recent critical essay by Zainub Verjee in Canadian Art titled The Great Canadian Amnesia. Zainub is joined by Narendra Pachkhédé in discussing the politics of the report as well as how the essay engages with the Report.
- ['Waging Culture' with Michael Maranda](https://massculture.ca/2018/08/waging-culture-with-michael-maranda/) - Michael Maranda's longitudinal research entitled Waging Culture examines the socio-economic status of visual artists across Canada.
- ['Transforming Communities Through the Arts' with Margo Charlton](https://massculture.ca/2018/09/transforming-communities-through-the-arts-with-margo-charlton/) - Margo has worked in the arts for over three decades as a community-engaged artist, theatre producer, consultant, and grants officer.
- ['More Than Money: How Social Finance Can Build Resilience in the Arts Sector' with Christine Pellerin](https://massculture.ca/2018/11/more-than-money-how-social-finance-can-build-resilience-in-the-arts-sector-with-christine-pellerin/) - Christine Pellerin speaks to the report, "More Than Money: How Social Finance Can Build Resilience in the Arts Sector” by Christine Pellerin and Elizabeth MacKinnon, released through the Metcalf Foundation.
- ['Youth, the Arts and the Creative Industries' with Miranda Campbell](https://massculture.ca/2019/02/youth-the-arts-and-the-creative-industries-with-miranda-campbell/) - In this podcast, Miranda Campbell discusses her community youth arts report, and her research on children and youth in the arts and creative industries.
- ['The connection between culture, space, public policy and economy' with Kwende Kefentse](https://massculture.ca/2019/02/the-connection-between-culture-space-public-policy-and-economy-with-kwende-kefentse/) - In this podcast, Kwende Kefentse discusses his research into the connection between culture, space, public policy and economy.
- ['Cultural Diplomacy' with Sedina Fiati and Simon Brault](https://massculture.ca/2020/04/sedina-fiati-interviews-simon-brault/) - Sedina Fiati, live performance/media performer, producer, creator and activist, interviews Simon Brault on the topic of cultural diplomacy, inspired by the MC Digital Gathering in partnership with the North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative (NACDI) that asked the question: can artists really save the world?
- ['Art for Social Change' with Judith Marcuse](https://massculture.ca/2019/01/art-for-social-change-with-judith-marcuse/) - In this podcast, we discuss art for social change with Judith Marcuse and the collaborative research shared through the International Centre of Art for Social Change. In building on this research, conversations among the community-engaged art for social change sector and with government helped to inform and develop a Policy Recommendations document.
- ['A Treasure Trove of Teaching Resources for Arts Policy' by Robin Sokoloski](https://massculture.ca/2022/01/a-treasure-trove-of-teaching-resources-for-arts-policy-by-robin-sokoloski/) - In the Fall term of 2021, Director of Mass Culture Robin Sokoloski co-taught a course alongside Janis Monture for Centennial College’s Arts Management program. In this blog article, Robin shares the resources she used to teach the course.
- [Mise à jour de printemps sur la Recherche en résidence : répercussions civiques des arts](https://massculture.ca/2022/06/mise-a-jour-de-printemps-sur-la-recherche-en-residence-repercussions-civiques-des-arts/) - Un résumé de l'initiative Recherche en résidence au printemps 2022.
- [Summer 2022 update on the Research in Residence: Arts' Civic Impact initiative](https://massculture.ca/2022/09/summer-2022-update-on-the-research-in-residence-arts-civic-impact-initiative/) - A summary of the Research in Residence initiative as of Summer 2022.
- [Spring 2022 update on the Research in Residence: Arts' Civic Impact initiative](https://massculture.ca/2022/06/spring-2022-update-on-the-research-in-residence-arts-civic-impact-initiative/) - A summary of the Research in Residence initiative as of Spring 2022.
- ['Perspectives on T.R.A.I.N Bias and Privilege workshop' by Claude Schryer](https://massculture.ca/2023/03/perspectives-on-t-r-a-i-n-bias-and-privilege-workshop-by-claude-schryer/) - Claude Schryer shares his reflections on Equity in Evaluation, one of the workshop series hosted during T.R.A.I.N. T.R.A.I.N took place from September 2022 until March 2023.
- ['Ready to start advocacy? How to take the first step' by Kate Cornell & Tara Mazurk](https://massculture.ca/2023/01/ready-to-start-advocacy-how-to-take-the-first-step-by-kate-cornell-tara-mazurk/) - Kate Cornell and Tara Mazurk share their top tips for doing arts advocacy, as part of their shared T.RA.I.N workshop series. T.R.A.I.N took place from September 2022 until March 2023.
- ['Your voice in policy development: understanding the pathways in' by Tara Mazurk & Colm O'Sullivan, PAA Advisory | Conseils](https://massculture.ca/2023/02/your-voice-in-policy-development-understanding-the-pathways-in-by-tara-mazurk-colm-osullivan-paa-advisory-conseils/) - Tara Mazurk and Colm O'Sullivan, PAA Advisory | Conseils share some guidance for doing arts advocacy, as part of the T.RA.I.N workshop series. T.R.A.I.N took place from September 2022 until March 2023.
- ['Reflections on T.R.A.I.N: 5 takeaways from the arts advocacy and activism learning stream' by Josh Marchesini](https://massculture.ca/2023/04/reflections-on-t-r-a-i-n-5-takeaways-from-the-arts-advocacy-and-activism-learning-stream-by-josh-marchesini/) - Josh Marchesini shares his reflections on Why Bother?! Arts and Advocacy, one of the workshop series hosted during T.R.A.I.N. T.R.A.I.N took place from September 2022 until March 2023.
- ['Reflections on T.R.A.I.N: Arts, Culture & Heritage – Past, Present & Future' by Soni Dasmohapatra](https://massculture.ca/2023/06/reflections-on-t-r-a-i-n-arts-culture-heritage-past-present-future-by-soni-dasmohapatra/) - Soni Dasmohapatra shares her reflections on the workshop series she facilitated for T.R.A.I.N, Arts, Culture and Heritage – Past, Present & Future. T.R.A.I.N took place from September 2022 until March 2023.
- ['Reflections on T.R.A.I.N: Ethical Practices in the Arts' by Geraldine M. Ysselstein](https://massculture.ca/2023/04/reflections-on-t-r-a-i-n-ethical-practices-in-the-arts-by-geraldine-m-ysselstein/) - Geraldine M. Ysselstein shares her reflections on Ethical Practices in the Arts, one of the workshop series hosted during T.R.A.I.N. T.R.A.I.N took place from September 2022 until March 2023.
- ['The status of women in the Canadian arts and cultural industries' with Amanda Coles and Kate Cornell](https://massculture.ca/2019/03/the-status-of-women-in-the-canadian-arts-and-cultural-industries/) - Kate Cornell interviews Dr. Amanda Coles about her research into the status of women in the Canadian arts and cultural industries
- ['Introducing MC Minds: On the Edge' by Jasmine Spei and Meg Shannon](https://massculture.ca/2020/06/introducing-mc-minds-on-the-edge/) - Now in its fifth year, Mass Culture has grown from an idea shared by five arts practitioners to a nationwide network of artists, researchers, administrators, consultants, advocates and more. As our work expands, we wanted to create a space for us to share our (and your) stories and to tie together the threads of research and practice so that we can create a thriving arts sector in Canada.
- ['Mass One Study Date: The Future of Work' by Samantha Staresincic](https://massculture.ca/2020/07/future-of-work/) - Looking at the “now” to think about the Future of Arts Work in Canada. Hosted by Jeanne LeSage. May 29, 2020 – Session 1 of 3 online Study Dates, presented as part of Mass One: Season of Arts Research.
- ['Mass One Study Date: Civic Impact Frameworks' by Julie McIsaac](https://massculture.ca/2020/08/civic-impact-frameworks/) - Exploring Opera.ca's Arts Impact Kernel, and re-contextualizing it to track recovery and resilience. Hosted by Christina Loewen. June 12, 2020 – Session 2 of 3 online Study Dates, presented as part of Mass One: Season of Arts Research.
- ['Alternative Federal Budget Chapter: Arts & Culture' by Bridget MacIntosh and Cate Proctor](https://massculture.ca/2020/08/afb-2020/) - From September 2020, Cate's book Leverage the Arts Ecosystem to Influence Local Prosperity will be available for purchase. You can find out more here: http://www.proctorshiftconsulting.com/. This article was originally published in July 2020 as Mass Culture's contribution to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' Alternative Federal Budget Recovery Plan.
- ['Governance structures for theatres, by theatres' by Yvette Nolan](https://massculture.ca/2020/09/governance-structures-for-theatres-by-theatres-by-yvette-nolan/) - Yvette Nolan speaks about her experience of theatre governance structures and what changes she envisions for their future to ensure the continued success of the theatre. This blog post aligns with Mass Culture's Future of Arts Work research in partnership with LeSage Arts Management. You can find out more by checking out the dedicated page, or the Study Date-related webpage and blog post.
- ['The Art of Advocacy: presence in the performance of advocacy relationships' by Lowell Gasoi](https://massculture.ca/2020/12/the-art-of-advocacy-presence-in-the-performance-of-advocacy-relationships-by-lowell-gasoi/) - Lowell Gasoi shares experiences that invite us to think about the idea of presence in advocacy work. This blog post aligns with Mass Culture's State of Emergence project, which among other things will be looking at the concept of "giving voice", in partnership with Art of Festivals.
- ['Through the Advocacy Looking Glass: Lessons I learned going from government relations to a government employee' by Samantha Fox](https://massculture.ca/2021/07/through-the-advocacy-looking-glass-lessons-i-learned-going-from-government-relations-to-a-government-employee-by-samantha-fox/) - Edited by Jasmine Spei, this blog sees Samantha Fox share insights garnered from working in the arts sector and the government.

## Pages

- [Home](https://massculture.ca/) - We support the arts community in better harnessing data and evaluative practices to understand impact The Mass Culture Podcast invites listeners into conversations that illuminate the systems, relationships, and ideas shaping arts and culture today. Listen now The DNA Platform is a series of dashboards that present data-driven insights critical to the arts sector. Shaped
- [Reports, Tools and Templates](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/) - Reports, Tools and Templates Research Reports Past Federal Budget Analyses Tools and Templates Research Reports Doing Banking in the Arts What kinds of financial tools and infrastructure would actually support arts and cultural organizations? Arts and cultural organizations from across Canada shared their experiences navigating banking services, credit, and financial tools. We are pleased to
- [Governance](https://massculture.ca/about/governance/) - Governance Working Groups The ever-growing network Working Groups Find out who’s involved in governing Mass Culture by clicking below.If you are interested in taking an active role in the Mass Culture initiative, please contact Michelle at michelle@massculture.ca to participate in a group, or discuss other ways to collaborate. Communications Group Storytelling & Visibility Capacity Builders Communications
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- [Access the DNA Platform](https://massculture.ca/dna/access-the-dna-platform/) - En français Access the DNA Platform An Arts Data Initiative Access About Add Your Data Resources FAQs The DNA Platform Enter the DNA Platform Public Dashboard The DNA Platform: Public Dashboard is complimentary for all to access. Enter the DNA Platform: Public Dashboard KEY FEATURES Financial data from 4500 arts and cultural organizations, spanning over
- [Summer School](https://massculture.ca/dna/summer-school/) - Data Summer School Mass Culture’s Data Summer School is a practical workshop series that demystifies data and empowers arts organizations to clean up their spreadsheets, define meaningful metrics, and confidently use data to tell their story.UPCOMINGJoin us for Mass Culture’s 2026 Data Summer School as we explore the origins, evolution, and ongoing use of economic
- [Data Training](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/) - Data Training An Arts Data Initiative About Current Offerings Resources Archive Through Data Narratives for the Arts, we’re building data confidence across the sector.In August 2025, we launched our second Data Summer School and, throughout the coming year, we will be working with 12 arts organizations as Data Fellows.In addition to these training opportunities, Mass
- [Summer School](https://massculture.ca/dna/summer-school-2/) - Data Summer School Arts organizations often collect rich data, but without a consistent structure, it’s hard to use. Data Summer School is here to help.This two-part workshop series (Data 101 & Data 102) is designed to guide arts organizations from messy spreadsheets to confident data storytelling. You’ll learn how to: Structure your data with consistency
- [Creative Data Fellows](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/creative-data-fellows/) - Creative Data Fellows An Arts Data Initiative Since supporting a cohort of arts organizations in growing their data skills, we have seen a strong desire to use data to better understand organizational impact.We are thrilled to be launching the next iteration of our Data Training initiative through the Creative Data Fellows programme, which sees arts
- [Renforcer le secteur artistique par la recherche](https://massculture.ca/renforcer-le-secteur-artistique-par-la-recherche/) - In English Renforcer le secteur artistique par la recherche Organisé par le Conseil des arts du Canada, le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec et le Conseil des arts de Montréal. 3 - 5 juin Lieu : Conseil des arts de Montréal, 1210 rue Sherbrook E, Montréal S'inscrire Informations sur l'hébergement Invités d'honneur
- [Strengthening the Arts Sector Through Research](https://massculture.ca/strengthening-the-arts-sector-through-research/) - En français Strengthening the Arts Sector Through Research Hosted by the Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, and Conseil des arts de Montréal. June 3 - 5 Location: Conseil es arts de Montréal, 1210 Sherbrooke St E, Montréal Register Accomodation Information Special Guests and Speakers Ka’nahsohon Kevin Deer
- [Podcast](https://massculture.ca/podcast/) - Mass Culture Podcast Where curiosity meets the future of cultural work The Mass Culture Podcast invites listeners into conversations that illuminate the systems, relationships, and ideas shaping arts and culture today.In season 1, we will bring together voices from across the country to explore how we can work collectively toward a more sustainable, equitable, and connected
- [Staff](https://massculture.ca/staff/) - Staff Let's connect! Robin Sokoloski Director of Programs and Research robin@massculture.ca Michelle Yeung Managing Director michelle@massculture.ca General Questions & Inquiries info@massculture.ca
- [DNA Expo](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/expo/) - DNA Expo 2026:Where Data and Community Form, Storm, and Transform About DNA Expo Schedule Register Welcome to DNA Expo 2026, a free, daylong online event that brings us together.January 29, 2026, 11:00-17:30 EST – an online journey from setting your data direction to confidently putting your data to work.Full workshop details are below. Resources will
- [Data Narratives for the Arts](https://massculture.ca/dna/) - En français Data Narratives for the Arts An Arts Data Initiative About DNA Resources FAQs Data Narratives for the Arts (DNA) is an initiative to ignite data empowerment within the arts community! DNA is a program that includes the DNA Platform, an unparalleled national resource of financial and operational data from 4500+ arts organizations and
- [Research in Residence](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/research-in-residence/) - En français Research in Residence An Arts Impact Project Frameworks About Resources The Researchers The Advisory Participating Universities Three qualitative arts impact frameworks Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Art Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Public Arts Sector by Shanice Bernicky Find out more Living Climate-Impact Framework for the Arts Understanding the Transformative
- [Governance Projects](https://massculture.ca/governance-projects/) - Projects on Governance Shared Governance Living Model The Futures of Arts Work Explore Mass Culture’s projects on Governance here. Shared Governance A Living Model grounded in Equity, Trust & Collective Care with Canada's National Ballet School Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in collaboration with Mass Culture, engaged in exploring and identifying key elements of a
- [Building an Arts Impact Community](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/building-an-arts-impact-community/) - Building an Arts Impact Community An Arts Impact Project Powered by Arts Impact Phase 3: Datathon, Play-Go-Round and Learning Series Phase 2: Conference Phase 1: Study Date Powered by Arts Impact Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) and Mass Culture are proud to announce a new web-based resource for supporting arts impact measurement and evaluation,
- [Donate](https://massculture.ca/donate/) - Support Us Donate Now Why give to Mass Culture What impact your donation makes Donate now What your gift makes possible Donor spotlight Become more engaged Why give to Mass Culture Mass Culture is an arts service organization that recognizes an urgent and profound gap in Canada’s arts and culture sector: the absence of a
- [Convergence Conference](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/positioning-a-future-forward/convergence-conference/) - ASO Convergence Conference January 22-24 2023 ASOs: Positioning a Future Forward Post-conference materials The conference Why we convened Conversation Starters Production Team Acknowledgements & in attendance Post-conference materials Zainub Verjee's keynote Click to watch keynote now Photo Gallery Click to view photo gallery Blog posts by Convergence Attendees Click to read blog articles Blog post
- [Designing Your Data Narrative](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/designing-your-data-narrative/) - Designing Your Data Narrative An Arts Data Initiative Meet the Data Coaches Find out more About Meet the 2023/24 Data Cohort Ask Me Anything: Data Collection, Analysis and Sharing Find out more The Designing Your Data Narrative Intensive will provide arts organizations with a compensated opportunity to dive deep into the design and piloting of
- [Amplifications and Insights](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/amplifications-and-insights/) - Amplifications and Insights An Arts Impact Project Roundtables Creative Outcomes Written Outcomes About Research in Residence The Roundtables Edmonton, AB, January 9 2023 Topic: Impact Assessment in the ArtsWhen: 10 am to 3:30 pm, January 9, 2023 Where: Fiegle Centre, Macewan University The Edmonton Roundtable event is part of a Social Science and Humanities Research Council Connections funded series titled
- [Data Coaches](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/data-coaches/) - Data Coaches An Arts Data Initiative Meet the Data Coaches Find out more Gallery of Data Coaches As part of the DNA project, Mass Culture put out a call to to build a roster of Data Coaches. These coaches have self-identified as having a background in or know-how related to data. You can peruse this
- [Arts for Mental Health Conference](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/arts-for-mental-health-conference/) - Arts for Mental Health Conference Conference Report Arts and Mental Health Resources Miro Board Conference Recordings Mass Culture in partnership with Mississauga Arts Council hosted the Arts for Mental Health Conference on October 6.Check out more post-conference and arts & mental health-related materials on ArtsCare.ca. Report Read now Resources View now Miro Board View now
- [DNA Evaluation: Learning Series](https://massculture.ca/dna/evaluation/) - DNA Evaluation Ripple Effect Map Lessons from Year 1 Original ExperienceReflections captured in Spring 2024. This stage reveals organizations' initial takeaways from the program, their challenges, and the plans for implementing or altering existing data practices. Transitional ExperienceReflections to be captured in Winter 2024. Organizations will share updates on their journey of implementing the plans
- [Recherche en résidence](https://massculture.ca/recherche-en-residence/) - In English Recherche en résidence Répercussions civiques des arts Cadres Ressources À propos de Les chercheurs L'avis Universités participantes Trois cadres qualitatifs sur l'impact des arts La spirale de l'équité dans les arts publics Comprendre l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion dans le secteur de l’art public, Shanice Bernicky Pour en savoir plus Cadre de travail
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- [Access the Arts Data Platform](https://massculture.ca/dna/access-the-arts-data-platform/) - Access the Arts Data Platform The DNA Platform About the ADP Resources Access the Arts Data Platform The DNA Platform About the ADP Resources Launched November 2024: The DNA Platform Access the DNA Platform About the Arts Data Platform The Arts Data Platform (ADP) was launched in September 2023. Containing data from the Canada Revenue
- [Série d’apprentissage](https://massculture.ca/donnees-et-narration-pour-les-arts/serie-dapprentissage/) - In english Série d’apprentissage D.N.A. Données et narration pour les arts Exploiter le pouvoir des données dans le secteur artistique​ Conception de la narration de vos données Les coachs spécialisés en données En savoir plus Exploiter le pouvoir des données dans le secteur artistique Dirigé par des experts de tout le Canada, Exploiter le pouvoir
- [Evaluative Thinking: Spotlighting](https://massculture.ca/evaluative-thinking/spotlighting/) - Spotlighting Evaluation Find out how others are applying critical reflection to their work below! This page will be updated as we periodically interview more experts in the field. ‘Measuring the Unmeasurable: John Smithies and the Cultural Development Network’s Approach to Evaluation’ in conversation with John Smithies March 13, 2025 John Smithies of the Cultural Development
- [ReAct, ReCreate, ReVision](https://massculture.ca/research/react-recreate-revision/) - ReAct, ReCreate, ReVision Research in partnership withFLIP Foundation & OCAD University ReAct, ReCreate, ReVision is a SSHRC-funded research project employing arts-based research methodologies to surface and amplify marginalized and suppressed knowledges and resistances. It will explore cultural policymaking gaps and processes with young 2SLBGTQI+ and BIPOC artists as co-researchers, to increase their access and opportunities
- [Space Project](https://massculture.ca/research/space-project/) - Space Project Research in Partnership withWhy Not Theatre As real estate becomes increasingly expensive, cultural spaces become harder to acquire and operate. With Space Project, we worked with Why Not Theatre with the aim to reduce barriers and provide greater access to spaces for artists who need it most. By connecting artists to property managers
- [Our Services](https://massculture.ca/our-services/) - Our Services Sector Insights Research Evaluative Thinking Data Practices Previous Work Sector Insights Research Mass Culture has been working with organizations such as the National Ballet School that invite us to explore the questions that matter most. Organizations engage with us to deepen their understanding and, where possible, build capacity to put new learnings into practice.
- [Arts Service Organizations](https://massculture.ca/arts-service-organizations/) - Arts Service Organizations Travel back in time with us to understand our relationship with Arts Service Organizations and the work we’ve done to support their vital role in the Canadian arts and culture sector. 2024Arts Service Organization Convenings & Arts Service Organization ConfluenceImage: ASO Confluence, Ottawa, November 2024The Arts Service Organization Convenings were an effort
- [Gatherings](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/gatherings/) - Gatherings About Gatherings All Past Gatherings Past Gatherings Building an Arts Impact Community Project Click to find out more Arts Impact • Virtual Conference • 2021 Unlocking Data Study Date Coming soon Arts Data • Mass One Study Date • 2020 Future of Arts Work Study Date Coming soon Future of Arts Work • Mass
- [Our Organization](https://massculture.ca/about/) - Our Organization What is Mass Culture? Vision, Purpose & Mission Guiding Principles Research Priorities What's being said about Mass Culture Mass Culture is... A collaborative support organization that takes a community based approach to providing diverse parties with the context and connections needed to enhance the equitable mobilization of arts and culture research. By convening
- [MC Minds: Blog, Podcast & Videos](https://massculture.ca/mc-minds/) - Podcast, Videos and Blog Mass Culture Podcast The Mass Culture Podcast invites listeners into conversations that illuminate the systems, relationships, and ideas shaping arts and culture today. Presented in partnership with The Arts Firm. Episode 2 – A Bank for the Arts: Why Canadian Arts Orgs Need Their Own Financial Tools Episode 1 – Evolving
- [Evaluative Thinking](https://massculture.ca/evaluative-thinking/) - Evaluative Thinking About Supporting Spotlighting Sharing Our Impact FAQs We build capacity for arts organizations to implement change. Evaluative Thinking is... a program that supports the arts sector in continuous learning, reflection, and adaptation by spotlighting, supporting, and sharing effective evaluative practices. Watch these videos Our Ethos View now Supporting Evaluation Strengthening a culture of
- [Navigating Impact: A Research Field Guide with Socially Engaged Artists](https://massculture.ca/research/navigating-impact-apr-9/) - Navigating Impact: A Research Field Guide with Socially Engaged Artists Mass Culture, postdoc researcher Charlotte Lombardo, and our project partners took a closer look at how socially engaged arts are being used in research to challenge and address systemic racism and colonial practices. We explored how artists are incorporating these themes into their work.Participants also
- [Arts Impact](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/) - En français Arts Impact Research in Residence TAIP – The Arts Impact Partnership Building an Arts Impact Partnership Explore Mass Culture’s projects on Arts Impact here. Research in Residence Frameworks for measuring arts impact Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Art Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Public Arts Sector by Shanice Bernicky Framework
- [Financial Reports](https://massculture.ca/about/organizational-reports/) - Organizational Reports See Mass Culture's strategic plans for 2021-25. Read now Read now See Mass Culture's audited financial statements. Read now Read now Read now Read now Read now Read now
- [Imagining in Public - ep2 - Artist Perspectives on Social Impact](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/imagining-in-public-ep2/) - Registration for Imagining in Public - ep2 -Artistic Perspectives on Social ImpactJune 9th 2pm to 4pm EDT Imagining in Public is a new public conversation series focused on bringing creative approaches to challenging questions, facilitated by artists in the community. Join the Public Imagination Network for our second episode of the Imagining in Public series,
- [Data Dives](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-dives/) - Data Dives​ An Arts Data Initiative About Data Dives Since supporting a cohort of arts organizations in growing their data skills, we have seen a strong desire to use data to better understand organizational impact. To maintain this momentum, we are levelling up our data learning through Data Dives, a new activity within our DNA
- [Research](https://massculture.ca/research/) - Research Arts Impact Arts Service Organizations Governance Research in Partnership Check out Mass Culture’s areas of focus below. Arts Impact Mass Culture has a number of projects to help support the arts sector understand and share its impact. Read more Arts Service Organizations Since our inception, Mass Culture has continually collaborated with and done research
- [Access in Counterpoint](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/access-in-counterpoint/) - En français Access in Counterpoint Research in Residence: Arts’ Civic Impact The Framework The Use Case Study The Video About Introducing Access in Counterpoint by Aaron Richmond (McGill University), a qualitative arts framework that explores the dimensions of accessibility by measuring the impact of making dance accessible to people with blindness and low vision. This
- [L'accessibilité en contrepoint](https://massculture.ca/recherche-en-residence/laccessibilite-en-contrepoint/) - In english L'Accessibilité en contrepoint Recherche en résidence :répercussions civiques des arts Le cadre L'étude de cas d'utilisation La vidéo À propos de Aaron Richmond (Université McGill) présente L’accessibilité en contrepoint, un cadre artistique qualitatif qui explore les dimensions de l’accessibilité en mesurant l’impact de l’accessibilité de la danse pour les personnes aveugles et malvoyantes.
- [La spirale de l'équité dans les arts publics](https://massculture.ca/recherche-en-residence/la-spirale-de-lequite-dans-les-arts-publics/) - In english La spirale de l'équité dans les arts publics Recherche en résidence :répercussions civiques des arts Le cadre L'étude de cas d'utilisation La vidéo À propos de Comment une approche artistique peut-elle être utilisée pour réimaginer l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion ? S’inspirant de cette question de recherche en constante évolution, La spirale de
- [Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Arts](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/spiralling-outwardly-for-equity-in-public-arts/) - En français Spiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public Arts Research in Residence: Arts’ Civic Impact The Framework The Use Case Study The Video About How can an artistic approach be used to reimagine equity, diversity and inclusion? Led by this research question that is constantly being reshaped, Spiraling Outwardly for Equity in Public Arts is
- [Cadre de travail évolutif sur l'incidence climatique pour les organismes artistiques](https://massculture.ca/recherche-en-residence/cadre-de-travail-evolutif-sur-lincidence-climatique-pour-les-organismes-artistiques/) - In english Cadre de travail évolutif sur l'incidence climatique pour les organismes artistiques Recherche en résidence :répercussions civiques des arts Le cadre L'étude de cas d'utilisation La vidéo À propos de Ce cadre artistique qualitatif fournit des indicateurs pour mesurer l’impact des arts sur la durabilité environnementale. L’étude favorise la transformation vers l’action et l’adaptation
- [Living Climate-Impact Framework for the Arts](https://massculture.ca/arts-impact/living-climate-impact-framework-for-the-arts/) - En français Living Climate-Impact Framework for the Arts Research in Residence: Arts’ Civic Impact The Framework The Use Case Study The Video About This qualitative arts framework provides indicators to measure arts impact in environmental sustainability. The study fosters transformation towards climate action and adaptation by using forward-thinking to create a useful arts impact assessment
- [ASO Convenings](https://massculture.ca/aso-convenings/) - En français ASO Convenings Hosted by About Upcoming Past Confluence About the Convenings The Canada Council for the Arts hosted Confluence, an event that brought together ASOs with territorial, provincial, and municipal arts funders to share knowledge, develop ideas, and take action in building a shared vision for the future of the arts sector.The ASO
- [Woven Histories of ASOs](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/woven-histories-of-asos/) - Woven Histories of ASOs Collecting the Oral Histories of arts service organizations Mass Culture complemented the research done with Dr. Miranda Campbell at Toronto Metropolitan University on Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) by collaborating with ASOs to collect their oral histories. Mass Culture is working with students from Humber College’s Arts Administration and Cultural Management program
- [Mapping Canadian Arts Service Organizations as Cultural Research Conduits](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/mapping-canadian-arts-service-organizations-as-cultural-research-conduits/) - Mapping Canadian Arts Service Organizations as Cultural Research Conduits 2020 Report Map Behind the project Related Mass Culture projects Other research This MC Research Project is in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Report: a research snapshot What does the arts service organization sector
- [ASOs: Positioning a Future Forward](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/positioning-a-future-forward/) - Arts Service Organizations:Positioning a Future Forward Report Project Phases About It is time to bring the arts service organization (ASO) community together to investigate the challenges our sector faces, and to advance our ideas for addressing such challenges. ASOs: Positioning a Future Forward report Read now Project phases Read now Read now Read now About
- [Past Programs](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/) - Past Programs T.R.A.I.N Play-Go-Rounds Gatherings T.R.A.I.N T.R.A.I.N – Training Respectful, Adaptive and Inclusive Networks in the Arts was a professional development program that took place from September 2022 to March 2023. It congregated a national community of arts workers and artists who wanted to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable professional arts sector. The
- [Rencontres des OSA](https://massculture.ca/rencontres-des-osa/) - In English Rencontres des OSA Organisé par À propos À venir Passé Confluence À propos des rencontres Le Conseil des Arts du Canada organise Confluence, un événement qui réunit les organismes de soutien aux arts et les organismes de financement des arts territoriaux, provinciaux et municipaux afin de partager des connaissances, de développer des idées
- [Sharing Impact through Data with River Clyde Arts](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/data-dive-apr-25/) - Sharing Impact through Datawith River Clyde Arts Welcome to Data Dives, Mass Culture’s new data learning series! This program features three open online sessions exploring diverse data approaches to help you better understand your organization’s impact, followed by an opportunity for arts organizations to receive personalized one-on-one coaching for deeper support. Overview Speakers Session outline Intro
- [Data Coach Expression of Interest](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/data-coach-eoi/) - Expression of Interest:One-on-One Data Coaching Applications for this opportunity are now CLOSED One-on-One Data Coaching Opportunity for Arts Organizations – Fully funded by Mass Culture An Opportunity to Take Your Organization’s Data Practices to the Next LevelMass Culture is offering fully funded one-on-one data coaching for arts organizations. This is an opportunity to work with
- [Retombées des Arts](https://massculture.ca/retombees-des-arts/) - In English Retombées des Arts Cadres Recherche en résidence PPRA | Projet de partenariat sur les retombées des arts Cadres Recherche en résidence PPRA | Projet de partenariat sur les retombées des arts In English Retombées des Arts Cadres Recherche en résidence PPRA | Projet de partenariat sur les retombées des arts Trois cadres qualitatifs
- [A Date with Data: How much do we love our artists?](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/data-dive-feb-14/) - A Date with Data:How much do we love our artists? Welcome to Data Dives, Mass Culture’s new data learning series! This program features three open online sessions exploring diverse data approaches to help you better understand your organization’s impact, followed by an opportunity for arts organizations to receive personalized one-on-one coaching for deeper support. Overview Outline
- [Policies & Procedures](https://massculture.ca/about/policies-procedures/) - Policies & Procedures Handbook of Policies and Procedures Mass Culture’s Operations Group, with input from other Working Groups, developed this policy handbook for Mass Culture. A number of one-pagers have been extracted, below, to ensure easy access. Read now Read now Read now Read now Read now
- [Accéder à la plateforme DNA](https://massculture.ca/dna/acceder-a-la-plateforme-dna/) - In English Accéder à la plateforme DNA Accès À propos Ressources Accéder à la plateforme DNA Accès À propos Ressources La plateforme DNA Entrer dans la plateforme DNA Tableau de bord public La plateforme DNA : Le tableau de bord public est accessible gratuitement à tous. Entrez dans la plateforme DNA : Tableau de bord
- [Données et narration pour les arts​](https://massculture.ca/donnees-et-narration-pour-les-arts-dna/) - In English Données et narration pour les arts À propos FAQ À propos FAQ Données et narration pour les arts À propos FAQ L’initiative Données et narration pour les arts (DNA) vise à dynamiser la communauté des arts grâce aux données! DNA est un programme qui comprend la plateforme DNA, une ressource sans pareil regroupant
- [Defining Your Impact: Who and what really matters?](https://massculture.ca/dna/data-training/data-dive-mar-6/) - Defining Your Impact:Who and what really matters? One-on-One Data Coaching Opportunity for Arts Organizations – Fully funded by Mass CultureMass Culture is offering fully funded one-on-one data coaching for arts organizations. This is an opportunity to work with a Mass Culture verified data coach to develop customized strategies for data collection, analysis, and impact measurement.
- [DNA Platform Message: Artist](https://massculture.ca/dna/dna-platform-message-artist/) - Thank you for applying for access to the DNA Platform Merci de votre demande d'accès à la plateforme DNA Thank you for applying for access to the DNA Platform Merci de votre demande d'accès à la plateforme DNA Français à suivre Professional artists will receive complimentary access upon verification. A professional artist is someone who:has
- [DNA Platform Message: Non-profit](https://massculture.ca/dna/dna-platform-message-non-profit/) - Thank you for applying for access to the DNA Platform Merci de votre demande d'accès à la plateforme DNA Thank you for applying for access to the DNA Platform Merci de votre demande d'accès à la plateforme DNA Français à suivre Charitable and/or nonprofit arts and cultural organizations have COMPLIMENTARY access to the Public Dashboards,
- [DNA Platform Message](https://massculture.ca/dna/dna-platform-message/) - Thank you for applying for access to the DNA Platform Merci de votre demande d'accès à la plateforme DNA Thank you for applying for access to the DNA Platform Merci de votre demande d'accès à la plateforme DNA Français à suivre Please go to your email to verify your account.Once your email is verified, we
- [Mass Culture is Hiring](https://massculture.ca/hiring/) - En français Mass Culture is Hiring About Mass Culture Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity Mass Culture does not currently have any open calls for staff positions. However, if you are interested in the organization and other ways of collaborating, we have provided some resources below. About Mass Culture Mass Culture joins people together, ensuring
- [Mobilisation culturelle recrute](https://massculture.ca/recrutement/) - In English Mobilisation culturelle recrute Notre culture de travail et la valeur que nous créons Notre engagement envers l’inclusion et la diversité Mass Culture n’a pas actuellement d’appel à candidatures pour des postes de personnel. Toutefois, si vous êtes intéressé par l’organisation et par d’autres formes de collaboration, nous vous proposons quelques ressources ci-dessous. À
- [Internship Opportunity](https://massculture.ca/internship/) - Intern with Mass Culture About Mass Culture Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity Mass Culture does not currently have any internship positions to fill. However, if you are interested in the organization and other ways of collaborating, we have provided some resources below. About Mass Culture Mass Culture joins people together, ensuring all communities have
- [Sitemap](https://massculture.ca/sitemap/) - Sitemap PagesArts ImpactAccess in CounterpointAmplifications and InsightsImagining in Public – ep2 – Artist Perspectives on Social ImpactLiving Climate-Impact Framework for the ArtsResearch in ResidenceSpiralling Outwardly for Equity in Public ArtsArts Service OrganizationsASO ConveningsData Narratives for the ArtsAccéder à la plateforme DNAAccess the Arts Data PlatformAccess the DNA PlatformData DivesData TrainingA Date with Data: How much
- [Play-Go-Rounds](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/play-go-rounds/) - Play-Go-Rounds Find out about past Play-Go-Rounds below. Click to read more Click to read more Click to read more
- [State of Emergence](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/state-of-emergence/) - State of Emergence State of Emergence is an iterative research-action project led by Art of Festivals aiming to unlock the art sector’s capabilities for learning and sharing. The first phase (June 2020 to December 2021) was co-led by Creative Producers Fanny Martin & Bridget MacIntosh with support from Canada Council for the Arts’ Digital Strategy
- [Banff Digital Summit 2019](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/gatherings/banff-digital-summit-2019/) - Banff Digital Summit 2019 In November 2019, Mass Culture partnered with the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to bring Banff’s Arts, Culture, and Digital Transformation Summit to various provinces and territories across Canada in the form of satellite Viewing Parties. The Banff Centre live streamed multiple panels and discussions over the course of the
- [Arts Sector 2030](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/positioning-a-future-forward/arts-sector-2030/) - Arts Sector 2030 A collective and creative mapping of our future ASOs: Positioning a Future Forward About Acknowledgements & in attendance The Convergence Space origin story What this is Welcome to the Convergence Space, a fictitious future world that exists as a collective vision to support a future thriving arts sector. Fragments of this space
- [Cultural Development in Rural and Remote Areas](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/gatherings/cultural-development-in-rural-and-remote-areas/) - Cultural Development in Rural and Remote Areas A Mass Culture Digital Gathering Video Conversation Starters Following the success of Mass Culture’s first Digital Gathering on March 1 2019, Mass Culture hosted a second on February 1. Watch video now Read Sharing Document Conversation Starters Annalee Adair, Cultural Planner & Strategic Arts Management Professional, A. Adair
- [Contracts are Only Words!](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/contracts-are-only-words/) - Contracts are Only Words! Empowering you to navigate the business of art Meet the facilitator Get to know Jasmine Spei Jasmine Spei is a mixed raced first generation Canadian with dual citizenship (amongst other things) and a recovering lawyer. She has spent over 15 years in the cultural industries working in policy development, administration, labour
- [Can Artists Really Save the World?](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/gatherings/can-artists-really-save-the-world/) - Can Artists Really Save the World? Exhibitions, Exchanges & Other Moments in Trojan-horse Diplomacy A Mass Culture Digital Gathering Video Conversation Starters This Digital Gathering, in partnership with the North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative (NACDI), took place live on Zoom on November 7, 2019. Watch video now Read Sharing Document Conversation Starters Vanessa Kwan, Artist
- [Mobilizing Cultural Plans into Action](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/gatherings/mobilizing-cultural-plans-into-action/) - Mobilizing Cultural Plans into Action A Mass Culture Digital Gathering Video Conversation Starters Mass Culture’s first-ever Digital Gathering was held on February 1st, 2019. Watch video now Conversation Starters Sanjay Shahani, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council Sanjay Shahani has worked in the arts for more than 25 years. He is currently the Executive Director of
- [Massey Commission History Lesson](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/gatherings/massey-commission-history-lesson/) - Massey Commission History Lesson A Mass Culture Digital Gathering exploring the relevancy of this landmark report Video Conversation Starters This Digital Gathering, looking at the Massey Commission, examines the relevance of this seminal piece in the formalized Canadian cultural sector 70 years after its introduction. It was pre-recorded, and was released on October 17, 2019.
- [Federal Budget Analysis 2020](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/federal-budget-analysis-2020/) - Current Climate: An Analysis of the Arts Federal Budget Analysis 2020 About Funding Commitments, 2016-2021 Federal Budget Analysis Alternative Federal Budget Roundtable Speakers Alternative Federal Budget Co-Authors Mass Culture, through funding from the Canadian Conference of the Arts, is dedicated to conducting a federal budget analysis on an annual basis. The roundtable for Mass Culture’s inaugural
- [T.R.A.I.N](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/) - Logo designed by Sariena Luy T.R.A.I.N Resources Learning streams Blog posts The team T.R.A.I.N learning streams Click on the learning streams to access asynchronous materials. Facilitated by Soni Dasmohapatra Click here to access workshop resources Facilitated by Rebecca Hass Click here to access workshop resources Facilitated by Jasmine Spei Click here to access workshop resources
- [Evaluation Report](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/evaluation-report/) - Evaluation Report Read now Read now Prepared by T.R.A.I.N was made possible by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Heritage Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund.Workshops took place September 2022 – March 2023, live and asynchronous, and delivered in English, French, and ASL and were free to join.
- [Moi et EDI : Les fondamentaux](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/moi-et-edi-les-fondamentaux/) - In english Moi et EDI : Les fondamentaux Rencontrer les facilitateurs Apprenez à connaître Tau Cumulant 20 années d’expérience en administration dont dix passés en entreprises d’affaires (AbitibiBowater, Bell Canada, SITQ/Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec et KPMG), Tau S. Bui rejoint le milieu culturel en 2012 en se greffant à l’équipe du FTA
- [Why Bother?! Arts and Advocacy](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/why-bother-arts-and-advocacy/) - Why bother?! Arts and Advocacy Meet the facilitators Get to know Kate Cornell Kate Cornell is an advocate, a lecturer, and a policy wonk. Kate has a PhD in Communication and Culture with a focus on cultural policy. For five years, Kate was the Co-Chair of the Canadian Arts Coalition and advocated federally for the
- [Civic Engagement for Artists](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/civic-engagement-for-artists/) - Civic Engagement for Artists Meet the facilitator Get to know Rebecca Hass Rebecca Hass is a citizen of the Metis Nation and of mixed European descent. As the Director of Engagement Programs and Partnerships for Pacific Opera she was the winner of the Creative Builder for 2021 for Greater Victoria, and the 2019 Arts and
- [EDI & Me: The Real Basics](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/edi-me-the-real-basics/) - En français EDI & Me: The Real Basics Meet the facilitators Get to know Tau S. Bui With 20 years of experience in administration, ten of which spent in global enterprises such as AbitibiBowater, Bell Canada, SITQ/Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and KPMG, Tau S. Bui joined the cultural community in 2012 as
- [Coachs spécialisés en données](https://massculture.ca/donnees-et-narration-pour-les-arts/serie-dapprentissage/coachs-specialises-en-donnees/) - In english Coachs spécialisés en données – Joignez-vous à l’équipe! D.N.A. Postulez Être un coach spécialisé en données En savoir plus Remplissez le formulaire de demande La date d’échéance pour envoyer votre demande est le 17 novembre 2023 Formulaire de demande L’appui offert par les coachs aidera les organismes artistiques à utiliser leurs données de
- [Ethical Practices in the Arts](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/ethical-practices-in-the-arts/) - Ethical Practices in the Arts Meet the facilitators Get to know Taiwo Afolabi Taiwo Afolabi is a theatre-maker, scholar, theatre manager and entrepreneur. His interest is in amplifying voices and experiences; and recentering governance models, strategies and systems on the margin through the lens of decolonization, equity and anti-oppressive approaches. His experience in over a dozen countries across four continents in
- [Equity in Evaluation](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/equity-in-evaluation/) - Equity in Evaluation Meet the facilitator Get to know Sharmalene Mendis-Millard Sharmalene Mendis-Millard (she/her) is the Senior Manager of Research Partnerships and Evaluation at University of Waterloo’s Partners for Action, an initiative of the Faculty of Environment that promotes community-engaged flood resiliency as a pathway for climate action and adaptation with a climate justice lens. She
- [Arts, Culture and Heritage – Past, Present and Future](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/arts-culture-and-heritage-past-present-and-future/) - Arts, Culture & Heritage – Past, Present & Future Meet the facilitator Get to know Soni Dasmohapatra Soni is a passionate consultant, educator and arts practitioner who uses yoga and somatics as pathways of self discovery, healing and artistic creation. (www.sonidasmohapatra.com)Soni has built her career for over twenty years in the sectors of government, higher learning,
- [Video Gaming and the Arts Sector](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/play-go-rounds/video-gaming-and-the-arts-sector/) - Video Gaming and the Arts Sector Play-Go-Rounds Knowledge Process Bios Three rounds of compelling exchanges from the indie gaming industry on community development, ladders of engagement, and cultivating interactivity across creative and commercial activities. Knowledge process Mass Culture, in partnership with Gros Morne Summer Music, is proud to have hosted their very first Play-Go-Round event with content
- [Digital Infrastructure in Rural and Northern Communities](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/play-go-rounds/digital-infrastructure-in-rural-and-northern-communities-2/) - Digital Infrastructure in Rural and Northern Communities Play-Go-Rounds Knowledge Process Bios Three rounds of compelling exchanges on digital artistic practices, physical barriers, conceptual barriers, and what the possibilities for the future are. Knowledge process Mass Culture, in partnership with Gros Morne Summer Music, is proud to have host their second of three Play-Go-Round events with speakers
- [Phase/Shift](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/train/phase-shift/) - Phase/Shift: Dissection Existing, Adaptive and Emerging Models of Organizing in a Transitory Arts Sector Meet the facilitator Get to know Carla Stephenson Carla has been working in rural arts organizations for two decades and is a champion of rural innovation and community-led systems change. Her work centres on relationships and lived experiences of participants. She
- [Federal Budget Analysis 2022](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/federal-budget-analysis-2022/) - Rising to the Challenge Federal Budget Analysis 2022 About Arts Chapter Full Report Co-Authors On April 7th, 2022, the federal government unveiled their Budget, entitled A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. Through Mass Culture’s Annual Federal Budget Analysis of the Arts we will be unpacking the following areas: The funds to support the recovery
- [Federal Budget Analysis 2021](https://massculture.ca/reports-tools-and-templates/federal-budget-analysis-2021/) - Federal Budget Analysis 2021 About Arts Chapter Full Report Infographics Responses from the sector Co-Authors Featured on this page are the Culture Chapter from the Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Alternative Federal Budget as well as accompanying infographics.Additionally, you can find video and image responses from the arts sector prompted by discussion points related to the
- [Solution Pathways](https://massculture.ca/past-programs/positioning-a-future-forward/solution-pathways/) - Solution Pathways ASOs: Positioning a Future Forward Solution Pathways were a series of online lead-up sessions that preceded the ASO Convergence Conference in January 2023, as part of the ASOs: Positioning a Future Forward project. Each topic explored existing resources as well as the development of new ones, with specific attention to tools that are

## Categories

- [From inside the MC Office](https://massculture.ca/category/blog/from-inside-the-mc-office/) - Take a peek behind the curtain! This series provides updates on MC activities from the dedicated staff and volunteers carrying out this work. It is a chance for you to engage with what is happening in the MC office and what is being planned for the future It will also offer insights into frequently asked questions and issues that you, our community, are looking for – such as information or clarification on what MC is, and what we aim to do. Occasionally, it will also house organizational profiles on topics we feel are valuable and important to discuss, such as connections we see between research and practice or further reflections on topics brought up at Mass One Gatherings. 
- [In the Zoom Where It Happened](https://massculture.ca/category/blog/in-the-zoom-where-it-happened/) - Couldn’t attend a conference, round table, or meeting of the minds that you were interested in? Or sometimes we just don’t realize the breadth of events that are happening because our day to day lives take precedence. This series will share first-hand accounts of Mass Culture events, as well as other research-oriented activities from the sector that intersect with Mass Culture’s mission. Through written accounts and images, these posts may be participants’ individual accounts or facilitated roundtables with event attendees. Each piece will seek to answer questions like: What the author came to the event looking for What their expectations of the event were, and whether they were they met What they learned/what they will take away from attending the event
- [What I wish existed...](https://massculture.ca/category/blog/what-i-wish-existed/) - Ever find yourself frustrated that you can’t find information or data on a certain issue or topic? This series is a chance for members of our community to identify gaps in research or highlight issues not being spoken about. The scope of this series is quite broad – contributors are invited to suggest any gap they see in our community, for example: Research that needs to be completed A hypothesis that might be investigated or researched A gap in subject matter that should be explored A segment of our Canadian culture that should be highlighted or recognized An artist (or group of artists) who deserve greater recognition
- [Research in Residence](https://massculture.ca/category/projects/research-in-residence/)
- [Recherche en résidence](https://massculture.ca/category/projects/recherche-en-residence/)
- [T.R.A.I.N](https://massculture.ca/category/projects/t-r-a-i-n/)
- [MC Minds Podcast](https://massculture.ca/category/mc-minds-podcast/)
- [MC Minds Blog](https://massculture.ca/category/blog/)
- [Projects](https://massculture.ca/category/projects/)
- [MC Minds Video](https://massculture.ca/category/video/)
- [What's your why?](https://massculture.ca/category/blog/whats-your-why/) - Are you a researcher who is constantly asked about why you “quit” your artistic practice?. Or maybe you’re an artist who views your practice as a form of research. “What’s Your Why” offers a chance to collaborate with a colleague in a different stream to discover why we chose the paths we do. By interviewing each other, the collaborators will have a chance to do a deep dive into each other’s practice, and find both the edges and the overlaps between each other’s work. This series serves to deepen our collective understanding of research, practice, and how the two can inform each other to advance our sector as a whole. Let’s get to know each other across disciplines! 
- [Arts research: what can we do with it?](https://massculture.ca/category/blog/arts-research-what-can-we-do-with-it/) - Research is great! But I’m a practitioner – what should it mean to me? This series will share discussions between practitioners (artists, administrators, etc.) and academics. Pieces will offer each participant the opportunity to discuss their work and to inform the work of the other person in hopes of illuminating ways we can all work together. We want to bridge any perceived disconnect between the world of academia and the creation and performance of the art itself. This gap in communications was one of the major reasons for Mass Culture’s formation and is therefore a crucial pillar of what MC Minds will address.
- [Data Narratives for the Arts](https://massculture.ca/category/projects/data-narratives-for-the-arts/)
- [Evaluative Thinking: Spotlight](https://massculture.ca/category/spotlight/)
- [Evaluative Thinking: Support](https://massculture.ca/category/support/)
- [Evaluative Thinking: Share](https://massculture.ca/category/share/)
- [RiR Use Case Studies](https://massculture.ca/category/share/rir-use-case-studies/)
- [RenR Études de cas d'utilisation](https://massculture.ca/category/share/renr-etudes-de-cas-dutilisation/)
- [Mass Culture Podcast](https://massculture.ca/category/podcast/)
- [Fundraising](https://massculture.ca/category/fundraising/)

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