Balancing Act programming supports caregivers across the performing arts sector. For artists and arts workers, we offer supportive networks, workshops, and artistic opportunities. With organizations, we engage in consultation and steward the creation of inclusive policies and practices that enable caregivers and other marginalized artists and arts workers to thrive.
Balancing Act is committed to the ongoing work of engaging with anti-oppressive principles and practices. We strive to provide spaces conducive to engaging generatively across differences, free from harassment and discrimination. All are invited and supported to participate meaningfully, regardless of social location and values including age, ethnicity, experience of racialization, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, class, and religious or spiritual beliefs. We honour and celebrate our diverse and intersectional identities. (‘intersectional’ attribution: K. Crenshaw)
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Affinity Groups
Balancing Act offers monthly affinity groups for artists and arts workers engaged in care; a supportive space to dialogue and exchange resources.
Hack Lab
Theatre Direct’s popular inquiry-based program for artist exploration: Hack Lab, opens a cohort specifically for artist caregivers! A unique opportunity for those engaged in care work to reconnect with their practice and other artists within a time-flexible container.
Level UP!
Balancing Act’s newest program, Level UP! support arts organizations in exploring strategies to create workplace policies and best practices inclusive of the needs of caregivers.