Monthly Archives: January 2012

Social Media Week 2012

By jini | Published: Jan 31 2012

By Sue Edworthy Social Media Week (#SMWTO) starts in two weeks and it makes a lot of sense for the arts community to attend. I’m on the Advisory Board this year, and it’s given me some time to look over the schedule to see what I want to attend, and what I’d recommend. (As a […]

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Why the PAEO can’t sit on the shelf

By jini | Published: Jan 31 2012

by Jini Stolk When Creative Trust and PAONE (the Professional Arts Organizations Network for Education) began working on the Performing Arts Education Overview , we knew that this study of education activities by Toronto-area performing arts companies had to be a first step: the start of an ongoing process of analysis, collaboration and advocacy aimed […]

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ROM cuts tickets prices, attracts audiences

By jini | Published: Jan 31 2012

I went to the ROM a few weekends ago for the first time in several years. Like many others standing in line, I was enticed by CEO Janet Carding’s recent announcement that admission prices were being lowered by up to 37%. ROM drops prices! The press coverage was extensive, and the afternoon crowds seemed to […]

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The 12 Rules of Time

By jini | Published: Jan 31 2012

In order to save you from making the mistakes I have made, I offer an article I wish I followed more diligently. I found this piece many years ago, cut it out, and have it prominently displayed over my desk. Strange that I can still sometimes ignore its wise advice. (See especially Rule #5 Control […]

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Community Engagemnent Lunch and Learn

By jini | Published: Jan 24 2012

Creative Trust Invites you to a Lunch and Learn on Social Media and Community Engagement : Experiences with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival with Ariel Fielding, Performing Arts Producer and Metcalf Fellow January 26, 2012 3 – 5 pm @Centre for Social Innovation (Annex) 720 Bathurst Street Meeting Room 4, Third Floor Toronto performing arts producer […]

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