Networking and Training Opportunities
Do you work in the arts, culture, or heritage sector? Are you a volunteer patron or supporter of the sector? Do you want to connect with the cultural community of Oshawa?
The City of Oshawa is always on the lookout for new and interesting opportunities to implement workshops and opportunities for the arts, culture and heritage community members and supporters in Oshawa. If you have ideas or questions, please be in touch with us at culturecounts@oshawa.ca
Past Events
Workshop Series: Show Me the Money
Best Practices in Grant Writing
March 6, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Arts Resource Centre
Led by Sherri Helwig, Associate Professor of the Arts Management program at University of Toronto Scarborough
The Art of Sponsorship
April 4, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Arts Resource Centre
Led by Meghyn Cox, Director, Marketing and Brand at AWCCU Financial
Crowd – Funding: How to Run a Campaign
May 1, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Arts Resource Centre
Led by Jay Dart, a drawist and mixed media installation artist
Panel Series of Oshawa Cultural Branding Success Stories
Thursday, May 3, 2018
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Arts Resource Centre
A panel series of local Oshawa professionals working in the arts, culture and heritage field who know their brand and have successfully used it to develop their own artistic pursuits and/or strengthen organizations.
Panel Series includes:
- Dani Crosby, Illustrator, Fine Artist and Educator
- Jacob Hamayda, The Moustache Club
- Mary Krohnert, LivingRoom Community Art Studio and Actor
- Jeremy Smith, Driftwood Theatre
- Moderated by Dr. Tess Pierce,
Associate Professor,
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University
Learning to Plan, Collaborate, and Lead
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Arts Resource Centre
In this workshop, you will learn business skills and management techniques that will help you achieve your goals in the cultural industry. You will leave the session with a very clear understanding of what creates great leaders and collaborators. Led by Chris Williams.
Building your Brand - Personal Branding for Culture Workers
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Arts Resource Centre
This seminar focuses on mindsets and techniques for discovering your purpose, vision, and unique artistic offering. Led by Chris Williams, a performing and recording artist who also enjoys a career in business as a consultant and entrepreneur.