Through its mentorship and peer network development program, The Succession Plan (TSP), CAPACOA reaches out to emerging and mid-career presenters, arts administrators, managers, agents and other industry professionals, seeking to strengthen core competencies, provide leadership development and equip them with the tools and resources necessary to be active participants in the development of arts and culture in their community.
The Succession Plan program provides:
- One-on-one mentorship with leaders from the national performing arts community;
- Opportunities to network with peers in small and in larger groups to discuss the new realities of working in the arts;
- Participation in personal professional development activities through the ‘Continuous Professional Development’ program;
- Access to showcases or performances and to other value-adding programming via the integration of the program with a host presenters’ conference or arts festival.
The Succession Plan is an opportunity for emerging arts leaders from across the country and artistic disciplines to engage with a national network of peers – a vehicle for exchange and learning, enabling anyone to access the expertise that exists in the CAPACOA community.
To date, we have delivered successful TSP programs at 27+ conferences and events over more than five years. The program has benefited more than 100 arts professionals (mentors and mentees) who continue to use TSP tools and networks to further develop their cultural careers.
If you are interested in taking part or learning more about The Succession Plan program, please contact our program coordinator, Andrew Giguère.
Paul Gravett Scholarship Fund
Launched in 2018, the Paul Gravett Scholarship Fund allows a future arts professional to participate in the CAPACOA Conference and The Succession Plan. The fund supports the costs of accommodation and travel, up to $1,000. In order to be eligible to the fund, an applicant must be active in their cultural community, demonstrate an understanding of their future professional goals and challenges, and demonstrate a We are able to offer this fund thanks to the sponsors and the CAPACOA Board of Directors.
To access the application document for TSP or the Paul Gravett Scholarship Fund, connect with program coordinator Andrew Giguère.
“I feel so grateful to have participated in TSP from the time I was an emerging arts presenter. At that time, one of my critical needs was to build a network of domestic peers – both experienced arts professionals and emerging leaders in the field. This program gave me the fantastic opportunity to cultivate this network and continually grow my understanding of the presenting industry in this country. As I became more established in the industry I was honoured to have been selected as a mentor in The Succession Plan.”
Stefania Paterak, Roy Thomson & Massey Hall
Past Participants
Please note that some positions have changed.
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Past Mentors
Please note that some positions have changed.
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