2025–2026 Season

December 2, 2025 (Virtual)

Building Better Boards: Strategies for Effective Arts Governance

This dynamic panel discussion brings together seasoned arts leaders to explore what it takes to build and sustain effective boards that truly champion the arts. As arts organizations navigate change, renewal, and growth, strong board leadership is more essential than ever. Join Janis Bomberry and other panelists, to be announced, for fresh perspectives to take your board nominations and engagement to the next level.

January 27, 2026 (Virtual)

How Boards Can Effectively Engage in Strategic Planning

This workshop empowers boards to lead with clarity, relevance, and confidence to shape their organization’s future. Periods of disruption—whether from financial pressure, social shifts, technological change, or a global pandemic—can ignite the most powerful strategic moves. This high-impact workshop delivered by Inga Petri, founder of Strategic Moves, is designed for board members and senior staff who want to make strategic planning a living, meaningful, and results-driven process.

March 31, 2026 (In Person)

A Living Case Study – Mission Relevancy, Drift and Realignment

In today’s rapidly shifting landscapes, arts organizations are increasingly challenged to stay true to their missions while adapting to evolving community needs and external pressures. How do boards and leadership teams know when a mission needs protecting and when it needs reimagining? In partnership with Work in Culture, join us for a living case study featuring Hand Eye Society — a Toronto not-for-profit that showcases and nurtures videogames made primarily for creative expression.

May 12, 2026 (In Person)

Spring Social – Strategic Sunsetting an Organization

What happens when an arts organization has fulfilled its purpose, or can no longer continue sustainably? While often seen as a last resort, sunsetting can be a proactive, strategic, and even visionary choice. But it requires courage, clarity and careful stewardship. This session will focus on the dance ecology with guest speakers including Peggy Baker and Jaberi Dance Theatre.