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  • Town of Oakville Culture Plan Refresh

    Summary

    The Town of Oakville is seeking a qualified consulting firm to lead the development of a Culture Plan Refresh (2026–2030). This plan will build on the foundation established by previous plans (2009–2015, 2016–2021), reflect current realities, and chart a strategic course for continued growth and sustainability of culture in Oakville.

    Closing Date

    09/29/2025

    Project Budget

    N/A

    Uploaded file

    https://artsconsultants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RFP-44-2025-Oakville-Culture-Plan-Refresh.pdf

    Contact

    Michael Thompson michael.thompson@oakville.ca

  • New Episode! ATM 015: Inside the Confederation Centre’s “Shared Voices” project with Steve Bellamy

    We are back with a new season of At the Mic / Au micro, ACCA’s arts and cultural industry podcast! We are delighted to kick off this season with a conversation with Steve Bellamy, CEO of the Confederation Centre for the Arts on their exciting and multifaceted major rejuvenation project “Shared Voices”, underway now in Charlottetown, PEI.

    Steve Bellamy has an extensive background in the arts and education sector having lived and worked across Canada in the music business, education, and executive administration. Among his accomplishments, Steve produced more than 200 commercial music albums, including some Juno winners. Before he became CEO of the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, he was Dean of Creative and Performing Arts at Humber College in Toronto.

    In this episode, Steve shares the project’s goals which include enhancing arts education, creating new Canadian content, and reaffirming the Centre’s role as a national memorial to Confederation. In addition to renovations which will update their existing facilities, they are renovating the former provincial library and archives space into a Canadian Leadership Institute, an Arts Academy, and an Arts Innovation Hub.

    Steve outlines what is involved in undertaking a project of this scope – the extensive consultation and planning process to engage with local, national and indigenous communities, the partnerships with various stakeholders, building their team capacity, the financial strategies and some of the challenges that they have overcome.

    Don’t miss this inspiring talk about a major cultural infrastructure project being successfully undertaken in 2025.

    The Confederation Centre was built in 1964 as Canada’s national memorial to the Fathers of Confederation. It has grown into a place where people can learn about how our country was formed and how it continues to grow and change, always with the arts at the heart. The Centre aims to inspire Canadians to consider our country’s past, present, and future through performing arts, visual arts, interactive learning experiences, plus gathering for discussion and forums.

    ACCA would like to thank Steve for this fascinating conversation, and for giving us a glimpse into how the Confederation Centre continues to evolve.

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLSiIV_60h0

    Listen in browser: https://at-the-mic.castos.com/episodes/inside-the-confederation-centres-shared-voices-project-with-steve-bellamy 

    Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inside-the-confederation-centres-shared-voices/id1647263308?i=1000725708631 

    For more information on the Centre and the Shared Voices project, please go here:

    Shared Voices Capital Campaign

  • Miniature Architectural Model Of Parliamentary Precinct

    Summary

    The Parliamentary Protective Service (the PPS) is seeking Proposals from potential firms who have technical experience for the provision of a Miniature Architectural Model of the Parliamentary Protective Services (PPS) Precinct located in Ottawa, Canada, as further described in Appendix C, Statement of Requirements/Work.

    Closing Date

    10/02/2025

    Project Budget

    Price Proposal Form in attached document

    Uploaded file

    https://artsconsultants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RFP-Miniature-Model-ENPDF.pdf

    Contact

    Philippe St-Jean philippe.st-jean@pps-spp.parl.gc.ca

  • Request for Proposals: Organizational Consultant for CHN

    Summary

    The Climate Heritage Network seeks proposals from qualified individuals and firms to complete a near-term action plan and long-term strategic plan for the organization.

    CHN seeks a consultant to amplify the impact of our international network as we empower people to imagine and realize low carbon, just, climate resilient futures through culture from the arts to heritage. In its first 5 years, the CHN succeeded in bringing together thousands of people across the globe to make climate policy people-centred through coordination and cooperation among our members. The CHN was founded by leaders of culture-based climate action, and in the intervening five years, its membership has grown to include a broad representation of diverse scales, dimensions of culture, and types of climate action. This existing network of relationships creates a strong platform from which to move forward. CHN work has been recognized at international level in forums such as the UNFCCC, IPCC, COPs, UNESCO and the G20. With the support of fiscal sponsors and one heroic part time contract employee, the organization persevered, fundraising through voluntary member dues, in kind donations, and grants from several generous private foundations. In 2024, CHN received a substantial grant from the Mellon Foundation for the Imagining Futures project. This work aims to unlock the power of cultural heritage to drive transformative climate action, both to urgently bolster a system of climate change response that is struggling to deliver on the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and to enhance the capacity of local communities to safeguard their own cultures and heritage.

    Closing Date

    09/19/2025

    Project Budget

    Phase 1: $15,000-$20,000. Please also include a proposed budget and timeline for Phase 2.

    Uploaded file

    https://artsconsultants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RFP-Draft-Revised-19.5.25-CHNRFP_Final.pdf

    Contact

    Jenny Hay secretariat@climateheritage.org

  • Feasibility Study- Capital Project Independent Cinema Relocation

    Summary

    Request for Proposals (RFP)- July 2025
    Feasibility Study for Relocation & Regional Rebranding for Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op
    Issued: July 30, 2025
    Submission Deadline: August 28, 2025

    Introduction
    Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op, (“The Indie”) is Northern Ontario’s only bricks and mortar, year-round independent film exhibitor. We are seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a feasibility study focused on relocation planning and potential rebranding as a regional art house cinema, while remaining located in Sudbury.
    The total consultant budget shall not exceed $25,000 CAD, inclusive of all fees and expenses. Some additional funds are available for travel to Sudbury for in-person meetings and site visits, as well as for translation of the final report.

    Please send your proposal to: Arthouse@SudburyIndieCinema.com

    Backgrounder
    Sudbury Indie Cinema is a not-for-profit, member-owned co-operative arts organization dedicated to presenting independent, Canadian, and international films that enrich and reflect the diversity of our communities. Due to the planned non-renewal of our lease by our current landlord, we are actively seeking a new home.
    We are treating this transition not simply as a logistical challenge, but as a strategic opportunity to reposition the organization as a regional independent cinema hub for Northeastern Ontario. A shortlist of prospective locations has been identified, and we are seeking outside expertise to evaluate their feasibility and help guide our future direction.

    Purpose of the Feasibility Study
    This study is intended to provide the organization and our stakeholders with:
    -A comparative evaluation of the 3 shortlisted locations.
    -A high-level cost and operational analysis for each option.
    -Preliminary input on how relocation could support a broader rebranding strategy.
    -Actionable next steps to support decision-making and potential capital funding strategy.

    Closing Date

    08/28/2025

    Project Budget

    $25,000

    Uploaded file

    https://artsconsultants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Request-for-Proposals-July-2025EN-FR-.pdf

    Contact

    Beth Mairs: development@SudburyIndieCinema.com

  • Invitation to Phase 2 Feasibility Study for Canadian network for cultural management

    As you may have heard, a group of cultural organizations has come together to conduct a feasibility study for a bilingual network for cultural management knowledge exchange. A place like this does not yet exist for Canadian cultural management professionals.  

    You are now invited to take part in Phase 2 of the study in August. 

    In Phase One, thanks to the feedback from our initial June consultations, we learned, we’ve gained a strong understanding of what the sector needs, including increased connections. Now, we need your input to determine how a lean, bilingual, and interdisciplinary community designed to bridge gaps in knowledge could function sustainably. 

    To learn more about the project context and phase one, please go here.

    We are working to build the place for the online knowledge exchange that you’ve been looking for – a place where arts and culture managers, post-secondary educators and others across the country can share knowledge and learn from each other. This exchange is to be omnidirectional, meaning everyone will share knowledge with each other in various ways – a bridge to make connections across our sector. 

    You can help us see whether it’s possible.

    Sign up with the links below for a consultation session to share your input. Space is limited, so don’t wait!

    Upcoming English sessions:

    French sessions: 

    Can’t make these dates?  Please take our survey. 

    If you would like to know more, please contact Julia Campbell, Project Manager: networkproject@artsconsultants.ca.

    We would like to thank our partners and steering committee. Banff Centre, Brock University Project de recherche, Canadian Association of Arts Administration Educators, CAPACOA, Carleton Sprott School of Business, Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (University of Regina), Compétence Culture, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Connexxions Consulting, Culture Works Canada, Fédération Culturelle canadienne française, HEC Montréal, Humber College Arts Administration, Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance, Mass Culture, and University of New Brunswick (Contemporary Management for Arts and Culture).

  • RFP: Strategic Planning Facilitation and Review of the Organization’s Structure and Governance

    Summary

    Northumberland Players is seeking a consultant to lead a strategic planning process and a review of our structure and governance as we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2026.

    Project scope: The consultant for the project will be expected to design the activities required to lead the gathering of data through an environmental scan, engage stakeholders, including Board members, volunteers and other key stakeholders, identify clear strategic priorities and assist the organization to set strategic goals. To ensure that those goals can be achieved, the structure of the organization needs to be reviewed and the governance evaluated. An actionable implementation plan needs to be developed with assigned responsibilities, timelines, and resource needs. A framework to monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategies, including measurable outcomes must be developed. A final written report, summarizing the outcomes must be submitted and presented to the Board of Directors, not later than two months following the completion of the activities in the project plan.

    We’re looking for someone with experience in arts-based nonprofits to help us define our future direction, strengthen our organization, and ensure we continue to thrive for decades to come.

    Closing Date

    07/30/2025 at 4:00pm Eastern

    Project Budget

    The consultant must submit a proposed budget, including the expenses and fee structure for the project.

    Uploaded file

    https://artsconsultants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RFP-Northumberland-Players-final.pdf

    Contact

    Sharon Anderson sharon.anderson@bell.net

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