Monthly Archives: April 2016

#TOArtsThanks

By Anahita | Published: Apr 13 2016

by Jini Stolk I’ve seen a lot of budgets over the years, but I’ve never seen one as positive for the arts as was recently unveiled in Ottawa. Simon Brault’s moving response on behalf of the Canada Council talked, with passion but not exaggeration, about a new chapter having been opened in the artistic and […]

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Spotting the red flags

By Anahita | Published: Apr 13 2016

by Jini Stolk Goodwill Industries Toronto’s sudden collapse after 80 years of providing work, training and other opportunities to people in need, especially those with disabilities, opened the doors to a flood of criticism and blame (even while their stores’ and workplaces’ actual doors were shuttered and locked tight.) I wrote about Goodwill’s lack of […]

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It’s unanimous! Why?

By Anahita | Published: Apr 13 2016

by Jini Stolk I’m delighted to welcome Luminato’s new Artistic Director, who’ll be coming to us from Australia’s Melbourne Festival to helm the festival’s 2017 edition. I wish her great success in this exciting new position, and look forward to working together over the coming years. I also warmly welcome Luminato’s new CEO; he came […]

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Lest we forget

By Anahita | Published: Apr 13 2016

by Jini Stolk A few timely reminders: Audiences complete the circle. This heartfelt thank you to audiences from veteran box office employee Christine Quintana, reminds us of our responsibility to understand and honour the wisdom, diversity and caring of the people who come to see our shows. Your audience will change over time. Lessons from the […]

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