Metcalf Foundation

09/26/2024

Featuring reflections from Sandy Houston after over two decades of leadership, a message from our new President & CEO Jamison Steeve, and highlights from our Environment, Inclusive Local Economies, and Performing Arts programs — in our latest biennial report, we share the long view of where we've been and where we're going.

Explore the report: https://thelongview.metcalffoundation.com/

09/11/2024

How do we create meaningful and relevant cultural experiences when algorithms shape our world? Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dean and Professor at York U AMPD, shares her perspective on the relationship between art, technology, and audiences.

"It’s always been a bit of a dance, and a central challenge to creativity has always been about getting good at that dance."

08/13/2024

As technology reshapes our world, what role should it play in theatre's future? Following his most recent dispatch on art and digital technology, David Maggs spoke with Mitchell Cushman, the Artistic Director of Outside the March, on his approach to weaving technology into theatre.

"Start with a story we want to put in front of a live audience and find the form that gets that story under the skin.”

07/04/2024

In his latest dispatch, David Maggs takes on the topic of art and digital technology, imploring the cultural nonprofit sector to see itself as central to shaping a better version of the digital world we're all yearning for, and offers four themes to support more promising art-tech relationships.

David Maggs offers four themes to support more promising relationships between art and digital technology.

06/27/2024

We're hiring! Are you a critical thinker and strong communicator with excellent project management skills and a commitment to social impact? We're looking for a Program Associate to join our close-knit and passionate team.

Working with Canadians to improve the health and vibrancy of our communities, our culture, and our environment.

05/22/2024

What's the role of art in the climate crisis? David Maggs continues his exploration in a conversation with Vicki Stroich of Caravan Farm Theatre and Judi Pearl of the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts.

Vicki and Judi are unusual. They work for cultural organizations, but have environment in their job descriptions.

"We still struggle to connect with climate change as a human problem, as an imaginative or creative challenge."

04/23/2024

David Maggs had an opportunity recently to sit down with pioneering figure in climate change theatre Chantal Bilodeau to discuss impact, challenges, and even, elves in Iceland.

“What am I doing? I ask myself that all the time,” confesses Chantal Bilodeau.

04/04/2024

We're pleased to announce the launch of two new 2024 Performing Arts funding initiatives for organizations based in Toronto - the Strategic Experimentation Fund (SEF) and the Booster Fund. Attend our in-person info session on April 23 to learn more about both initiatives.

SEF encourages Toronto performing arts organizations to test new approaches to deepen the impact of their artistic ambitions.
Application deadline: June 25, 2024

The Booster Fund amplifies remuneration and access for artists and arts workers in existing creation, programming, training, outreach, or education activities and projects offered by performing arts organizations in Toronto.
Application deadline: October 2, 2024

We are holding an in-person information session on April 23, 2024.

03/26/2024

We're excited to introduce the latest cohort of Metcalf Performing Arts interns:
• Beth Airton in Executive and Administrative Management at The Toronto Fringe
• Maria Paula Carreño-Martinez in Artistic Leadership, Direction, Creation, and Producing at Aluna Theatre
• Caitie Graham in Artistic Direction at Driftwood Theatre
• Nika Jalali in Artistic Producing at Nightwood Theatre
• Mandy E. MacLean in Access-Led Directing, Dramaturgy, and Producing at Theatre Passe Muraille
• Michelle Mohammed in Artistic Direction at Why Not Theatre
• Dainty Smith in Artistic Direction at Nova Dance
• Athena So in Music Direction at Shaw Festival
• Jessica Watkin in Dramaturgy and Producing at Nightswimming

Learn more about these promising arts leaders and and their internships.

03/19/2024

What are we really hoping for in the relationship between art and climate? And why are we so often disappointed?

What are we really hoping for in this relationship between art and climate? And why are we so often disappointed?