Rising Tides is a paid, multi-faceted skill development and mentorship platform designed for IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) performing arts administrators and managers.

The initiative intends to fill a gap in the Canadian performing arts sector around the training and mentorship of developing and mid-career IBPOC administrators and managers by providing a program specific to the needs of this underserved community.

Through one-on-one pairings, seven pairs of mentees and mentors will engage with each other, focusing on skill development in theatre administration and tailored to meet each participant’s expressed learning goals in areas such as human resources, budgeting, governance, contracting, strategic planning, and production support. These pairings will meet online regularly from September 2024 to May 2025, supported by four full-cohort virtual meetings, culminating in an in-person event at PACTcon in May 2025.

This is a paid mentorship opportunity. Each mentee will be compensated for their time with $3,900, representing an approximate hourly rate of $150. Additional travel/accommodation support will be provided for attendance at PACTcon 2025.

The application below consists of some basic personal information, an opportunity to upload a resume or CV, and a few questions to help us understand your experience and what you hope to gain as a participant in Rising Tides.

If this application is a barrier in any way, please contact Zachary Moull at zacharym@pact.ca for alternative ways to apply.

This application closes at 11:59pm PT on Sunday, June 16. Applications will be reviewed by a steering committee of IBPOC arts administrators, and all applicants will be notified by July 2024.

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* 1. Please tell us your name. How would you like us to refer to you?

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* 2. If you use them, please tell us what pronouns we should use in responding to your application.

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* 3. What is the best email address to reach you?

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* 4. Please upload your Resume or CV here:

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* 5. Tell us about yourself, including any work and lived experiences that you would like to share. What is your current level of experience in arts administration and management? What do you see as the next steps in your career pathway?

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* 6. Rising Tides supports arts workers who are Indigenous, Black and People of Colour. If you feel comfortable, please share how you self-identify. Feel free to include any identities you would like us to know about.

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* 7. What challenges are you currently experiencing as an arts administrator?

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* 8. Please identify up to three key areas of arts management that you would like to learn more about.

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* 9. Would you prefer to connect with a mentor in a specific region? If so, let us know the region below.

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* 10. The time commitment for this program is 2-3 hours per month of digital meetings from September 2024 to May 2025, plus attendance in person at PACTcon 2025 from May 21 to May 24, 2025, if possible. Are you able to commit this amount of time?

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* 11. Would you like to share any accessibility needs?

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* 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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