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Level UP! Strategy Area: Care Solutions

Pilot Project: Developing a resource guide to support visiting artists, with information to support artists with caring responsibilities

Project Duration: 2022–2023 Season

Continuing to Implement: Yes

Resources Shared: Project Field Notes, Artist Resource Guide

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About the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Location: Ontario
Artistic Discipline: Multidisciplinary
Operating Budget: More than $1,000,000

Since its opening in 1977, the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has been a focal point for cultural life in Oakville. It is a town-owned and funded, fully staffed facility at the heart of downtown that exists to serve the performing arts needs of Oakville residents.

Oakville Centre presents over 70 professional performances a year and supports 230 additional performances presented by local community groups. The main stage has seating for 485 and the flexible studio theatre space accommodates 112 to 150.

Oakville Centre’s Level UP! Project

Debora Johns, Manager at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, coordinated the research and development of a resource guide for artists that helps to support touring artists’ care needs while working in the community. The guide is shared on Oakville Centre’s website for all artists and rental clients to access.

Project Highlights:

• • Considering the needs of international artists who may not be aware of Canadian laws and social supports.
  • Collaborating with local business and healthcare professionals on their inclusion in the package.