What's top of mind for sector leaders in 2024? A whole lot. In a time of “polycrisis,” we asked sector leaders what shifts and challenges they’re focused on. thephilanthropist.ca/2024/02/we-ask…

To wrap up his series of conversations on art and social impact, David Maggs spoke with Robin Sokoloski of Mass Culture / Mobilisation culturelle on the tricky topic of evaluation — why it's important, how we should go about it, and more. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

Thinking about applying to our Opportunities Fund? Read the newly updated the FAQs and a reminder that the deadline is next week on Tuesday, February 27. metcalffoundation.com/initiatives/op…

Relive the #Johannas2023. We have photos of all the winners and protégés, speech snippets, and more. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

📢Calling youth (18-30) with an interest in the #environment and #politics. Applications are now open for the Parliamentary Internship for the Environment program. PIE is a 10-month paid #internship in the office of an MP or Senator. Learn more: environmentalleadership.ca/pie

What are we really hoping for in the relationship between art and climate? And why are we so often disappointed? metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

Learn more about the promising arts leaders in the latest cohort of Metcalf Performing Arts interns: Beth Airton, Maria Paula Carreño-Martinez, Caitie Graham, Nika Jalali, Mandy MacLean, Michelle Mohammed, Dainty Smith, Athena So, and Jessica Watkin. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

Canada's DemocracyXChange kicks off tomorrow in Toronto. Co-produced by Ricardo maia, OpenDemocracy.ca | Démocratieouverte.ca & the Dais, #DXC24 spotlights Courage Through Chaos & will tackle today’s most urgent civic issues through talks, panels, workshops & more. Details at: democracyxchange.org

📢Introducing the Art + Money Issue! For the next two weeks we'll be publishing stories about making art and making a living in Toronto in 2024. thelocal.to/spring-2024/

David Maggs had an opportunity recently to sit down with pioneering figure in climate change theatre Chantal Bilodeau to discuss impact, challenges, and even, elves in Iceland. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

Proud to see the Finch West Issue up for best editorial package National Magazine Awards + 4 other noms. Thanks to all the contributors—not just journalists, but also Rexdale, Jane & Finch residents, United Way Greater Toronto, Metcalf Foundation. Community journalism is a team sport. thelocal.to/five-national-…

A wonderful opportunity for Toronto-based performing arts organizations!

What's the role of art in the climate crisis? David Maggs continues his exploration in a conversation with Vicki Stroich of Caravan Farm Theatre and Judi Pearl of National Arts Centre. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

We're hiring! Are you a critical thinker and strong communicator with excellent project management skills and a commitment to social impact? We're looking for a Program Associate to join our close-knit and passionate team. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

David Maggs takes on the topic of art and technology, imploring the cultural sector to see itself as central to shaping a better version of the digital world we're all yearning for, and offers four themes to support more promising art-tech relationships. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

Following his most recent dispatch on art and digital technology, David Maggs spoke with Mitchell Cushman of Outside the March on his approach to weaving technology into theatre. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…

How do we create meaningful and relevant cultural experiences when algorithms shape our world? Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dean & Prof @YorkUAMPD, shares her perspective on the relationship between art, technology, and audiences. metcalffoundation.com/metcalf-story/…