Performing Arts Program
Art is a transformative way of learning about ourselves and the world we live in. Artists help us celebrate life. They challenge our assumptions and bear witness to our common humanity. They help us remember the past and explore all the possibilities of the future. The performing arts, in particular, bring people together. Our lives are immeasurably enriched by the shared experience of music, theatre, dance, and opera.
Ontario is graced with a dynamic and diverse professional arts community, which is one of its greatest assets. In the Performing Arts Program our work in this community reflects three key Foundation strategies (How We Work): supporting dynamic leadership, nurturing new ideas and practices, and fostering integrated thinking.
Through the Performing Arts Program, the Foundation uses its resources to enable individuals and companies to realize their full potential. By supporting arts organizations as they make strategic decisions about the future, and by strengthening the skills and experience of individuals in arts organizations, the Foundation hopes to make a significant contribution to sustaining a vibrant performing arts community in Ontario.
We expect the program to evolve as we learn from our experience with funded projects and our exploration of emerging ideas. We will maintain flexibility in the program in order to respond to issues and opportunities as they arise over time.
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