Program	Description	Sources
CAPACOA (Canadian Arts Presenting Association)   Professional Development	Professional development is one of three main activities of the organization, which serves arts presenters across Canada. The annual conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for the field.	Information from: www.capacoa.ca Contact: 613-562-3515 peter.feldman@capacoa.ca
George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation           Performing Arts Program	Program for the performing arts in Ontario with these components: Strategic Initiatives: supports Toronto companies with budgets under $3 million which have identified challenges or opportunities to enhance their development and vitality and are undertaking specific strategic initiatives. Professional Development: provides internships for artists, administrators and production staff in early career stages and professional development opportunities for senior artists and administrators.	Information from: www.metcalffoundation.com Contact: 416-926-0366 csmalley@metcalffoundation.com
Professional Opera Companies of Canada, Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, Orchestras Canada Arts Leadership Network	A pilot project testing a number of tools and strategies for professional renewal of senior arts managers, including roundtable discussions, web based tools to support learning, and mentoring strategies. Takes place in Toronto following a study assessing the leadership development needs of senior managers.	Information from: www.culturalplanning.ca/aln/ www.opera.ca Contact: POCC 416-483-0445 mmckay@opera.ca

Program	Description	Sources
Canada Council for the Arts     Shared Initiatives Grants for New Music Organizations	Supports shared skill development, market development and development of enhanced organizational capacity activities by new music organizations. Projects may include sharing infrastructure services (e.g., management, fundraising, etc.), shared promotion and marketing, and shared professional development initiatives.	Information from: www.canadacouncil.ca Contact: 1-800-263-5588, ext 5111 613-566-4414, ext 5111 shannon.peet@canadacouncil.ca
Conseil québécois de la musique     Diapason	Program to improve management practices in Quebec music organizations and contribute to the training and professional development of workers in the field of concert music through short-term workshops for musicians and administrators.	Information from: www.cqm.qc.ca Contact: 514-524-1310 adm@cqm.qc.ca
Orchestras Canada   National Conferences, Regional Workshops and Seminars	Offers professional development opportunities, seminars and workshop, for members and others in the musical arts community. Includes biannual national conference; a four-day seminar covering the essentials of orchestra management; and regional meetings and workshops held throughout the year.	Information from: www.oc.ca Contact: 416-366-8834 info@oc.ca
Professional Opera Companies of Canada, Opera America Professional Development and Fellowships	In partnership with Opera America, provides professional development and networking opportunities through an annual conference, peer networks for various professional specialties (e.g., finance and administration, development, education, etc.), and Opera America Summer Seminars. Opera America Fellowships assist individuals residing in the US or Canada who are committed to a career in opera administration or production in North America through 12-month hands-on specialized fellowships providing training and work in residence with opera companies. For opera personnel with limited experience, people entering opera from other fields, and graduates of arts administration and technical/production training programs.	Information from: www.opera.ca www.operaam.org Contact: 416-483-0445 mmckay@opera.ca 202-293-4466 fellowship@operaamerica.org

Program	Description	Sources
Canada Council for the Arts     Grants to Theatre Professionals Senior Fellowships	Program of grants to individuals includes senior fellowships for mid-career and senior professional theatre artists and administrators to carry out a personal research project which may include advanced training.	Information from: www.canadacouncil.ca Contact: 1-800-263-5588, ext 4487 613-566-4414, ext 4487 nathalie.sabourin@canadacouncil.ca
Canada Council for the Arts             The Flying Squad: An Organizational Development Program	A "Flying Squad" of specialists to assist professional theatre organizations in targeted organizational development, assist individuals working in theatre company management to develop skills, networks and support systems, and assist groups of theatre organizations proposing innovative organizational development activities. Components include: Organizational research and planning. Mentorship to allow management personnel to be mentored for at least 3 weeks by an in-service arts professional at another arts organization. Professional development for senior managers (artistic directors and general managers) to attend professional development workshops and seminars.	Information from: www.canadacouncil.ca Contact: 1-800-263-5588, ext 5490, 4484 613-566-4414, ext 5490, 4484 rose.ouimet@canadacouncil.ca
Canada Council for the Arts     Developmental Support for Aboriginal Theatre Organizations	Support for costs of producing Aboriginal theatre works and developing Aboriginal theatre artists and organizations. May include professional development activities leading to improved operating stability (e.g., hiring consultants to conduct workshops for staff, board, artists and technicians).	Information from: www.canadacouncil.ca Contact: 1-800-263-5588, ext 5022 613-566-4414, ext 5022 bruce.sinclair@canadacouncil.ca
Ontario Arts Council       Theatre Projects: Theatre Initiatives	For participation of Ontario artists and arts professionals in non-production, non-development based activities of significant benefit to the professional theatre community. May include community professional development.	Information from: www.arts.on.ca Contact: 1-800-387-0058, ext 7433 416-969-7433 info@arts.on.ca
Professional Association of Canadian Theatres     Professional Development	Professional development is one of four main activities of the organization. In conjunction with its annual meeting, offers seminars, workshops and discussion groups on themes of concern to the theatre community, including managers.	Information from: www.pact.ca Contact: 1-800-263-7228 416-595-6455 pacted@idirect.ca
Theatre Ontario     Professional Theatre Training Program	Advanced training in all disciplines except performance for theatre professionals with at least two years’ professional experience following formal education; may include management/administrative mentorships.	Information from: www.theatreontario.org Contact: 416-408-4556 info@theatreontario.org

Program	Description	Sources
Canadian Screen Training Centre       Workshops	Intensive, short-duration workshops to develop the skills needed in the film industry, for established and new professionals. Includes a variety of specializations, among them production.	Information from: www.cstc.ca Contact: 1-800-742-6016 613-789-4720 information@cstc.ca
Institut national de l’image et du son	Professional training centre for film, television and new media offering training in various specializations, including production (planning, budgeting, management of human, technical and financial resources, etc.).	Information from: www.inis.qc.ca Contact: 514-285-1840 info@inis.qc.ca
Ontario Arts Council       Project Grants for Organizations	Supports initiatives in the visual and media arts communities in Ontario; can fund professional development, seminars and workshops, for artists and organizations.	Information from: www.arts.on.ca Contact: 1-800-387-0058, ext 7459 416-969-7459 info@arts.on.ca
Women in Film and Television Toronto Professional Development Programs	Professional development programs, events, master classes and workshops for women in a variety of film and TV specializations, including middle and upper management.	Information from: www.wift.com Contact: 416-322-3430 wift@wift.com

Program	Description	Sources
Artist-run Centres and Collectives of Ontario	A major goal is advancing the professional standards of artist-run centre employees and artists throughout Ontario.	Information from: www.arcco.ca Contact: 519-672-7898
Ontario Arts Council       Project Grants for Organizations	Supports initiatives in the visual and media arts communities in Ontario; can fund professional development, seminars and workshops, for artists and organizations.	Information from: www.arts.on.ca Contact: 1-800-387-0058, ext 7459 416-969-7459 info@arts.on.ca
Ontario Association of Art Galleries Workshops	Periodic workshops for gallery and artist-run centre professionals, including managers, curators, educators, collections managers, coordinators and administrators	Information from: www.interlog.com/~ooag/ Contact: 416-598-0714
Regroupment des centres d’artistes autogérés du Québec Training and Professional Development	Supports training and professional development programs for artists and artist-run centre staff.	Information from: www.cam.org/~rcaaq/ Contact: 514-842-3984 info@rcaaq.qc.ca

Program	Description	Sources
Association of Manitoba Museums   Certificate Program in Museum Practice	Specialized courses to provide members with the most recent information on museum topics, including new technology, marketing and fundraising, exhibition development and conservation.	Information from: www.mts.net/~amm/ Contact: 204-947-1782 amm@escape.ca
Canadian Heritage Information Network	Free on line courses for heritage and museum managers on automated collections management systems and image digitization.	Information from: www.chin.gc.ca Contact: 1-800-520-2446 819-994-1200 service@chin.gc.ca
Canadian Museums Association             Bursary Program	Supports individuals in the Canadian museum community undertaking professional development in museum studies or related areas of specialization, continuous learning and development for improved individual and institutional performance, and exchanges of people across provincial and national boundaries. Components include: Travel grants to courses and provincial museum association workshops. Canadian museum studies bursaries. Bursaries for advanced specialized studies at a national or international level.	Information from: www.museums.ca   Contact: 613-567-0099 info@museums.ca
Community Museums Association of Prince Edward Island Professional Development Seminars	One-day seminars for museum professionals and guides in a variety of skills, including management skills/problem solving for supervisors.	Information from: www.isn.net/~cmapei Contact: 902-892-8837 cmapei@isn.net
Department of Canadian Heritage Museums Assistance Program Organizational Development	Organizational Development assists museums and heritage professionals to attain professional standards in areas such as collections care and human resource development and strengthens museums’ economic stability by supporting initiatives to enhance competencies of staff, trustees and volunteers; initiatives ensuring long-term care of collection resources; and planning and feasibility studies, marketing and development strategies and strategic planning initiatives contributing to long-term financial stability.	Information from: www.pch.gc.ca   Contact: 819-997-8869 or DCH regional offices map-pam@pch.gc.ca
Federation of Nova Scotian Heritage       Applied Learning Workshops	A workshop series on specific skill-based topics delivered in various locations in Nova Scotia. Includes a museum studies certificate course and workshops at all levels for museum professionals and volunteers.	Information from: www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/FNSH/ Contact: 1-800-355-6873 902-423-4677 fnsh@fox.nstn.ca
Heritage Network Atlantic       Professional Exchange Program	Organized by the Federation of Nova Scotian Heritage, provides self-directed learning opportunities for mid-career professionals working in heritage in Atlantic Canada through internships of varied lengths with colleagues in another organization.	Information from: www.heritagenetworkatlantic.ca Contact: 1-800-355-6873 902-423-4677 fnsh@hfx.andara.com
Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador   Professional Development	Offers a Certificate in Basic Museum Studies and a yearly program of professional development seminars at all levels for Newfoundland and Labrador museums.	Information from: www.manl.nf.ca Contact: 709-722-9034 uokshevsky@nf.aibn.com
Museums Alberta       Museum Learning Program	Opportunities for self-directed workplace learning and formal structured programs for museum professionals and volunteers in Alberta. Components are: Museum Mentor Program, Peer Exchange, Museum Interest Groups and Regional Networks, and topic-specific seminars leading to a citation program in museum studies	Information from: www.museumsalberta.ab.ca Contact: 780-424-2657, ext 223 education@museumsalberta.ab.ca
Museums Association of Saskatchewan     Education	Offers a Certificate in Community Museums Studies through courses at various locations around Saskatchewan, a skill development program building on the certificate, and a special interest professional development program for mid-career professionals to enhance collaboration and exchanges between institutions.	Information from: www.saskmuseums.org Contact: 306-780-9279 mas@saskmuseums.ca
Ontario Association of Art Galleries Workshops	Periodic workshops for gallery and artist-run centre professionals, including managers, curators, educators, collections managers, coordinators and administrators	Information from: www.interlog.com/~ooag/ Contact: 416-598-0714
Ontario Museum Association       Professional Devleopment	Offers a Certificate in Museum Studies through nine courses combining study in different Ontario museums and on line, and workshops, seminars and audio-visual resources for professional development on specific topics.	Information from: www.museumsontario.com   Contact: 416-348-8672 pd@museumsontario.com
Société des musées québécois   Training and Professional Development	Provides an annual program of professional development sessions in museum practices for museum professionals throughout Quebec; offers advice in human resource management and encourages professional exchanges in Canada and abroad. Publishes a directory of firms and individuals specializing in museums and heritage practice.	Information fromhttp://www.museums.ca: www.smq.qc.ca Contact: 514-987-3264 beaudoin_a@smq.uqam.ca

Program	Description	Sources
Association of Canadian Publishers   Summer Publishing Workshops	Supports attendance by individuals from Canadian-owned publishing companies at the summer publishing workshops at Simon Fraser University.	Information from: www.publishers.ca Contact: 416-487-6116, ext 231 info@canbook.org
Association of Canadian Publishers   Publishers’ Mentoring Program	Intensive one-day workshops for member publishers at the learner’s location with a mentor: subjects include editorial administration, acquisitions, sales, financial administration, promotion and publicity, marketing, advertising, production, design and new media.	Information from: www.publishers.ca Contact: 416-487-6116, ext 231 info@canbook.org
Association nationale des éditeurs de livres     Professional Development	Provides workshops, seminars and courses for publishers and their staff, including training for publishers who work outside Montreal. Subjects change to reflect emerging needs in the industry; recent subjects included strategic planning, e-commerce, marketing, foreign rights, media relations.	Information from: www.anel.org Contact: 514-271-8130 letourneau@anel.org
Book Publishers Association of Alberta     Professional Development	Provides a program of seminars and workshops, including an annual New Media workshop for members and non-members.	Information from: www.bookpublishers.ab.ca Contact: 780-424-5060 bpaa@planet.eon.net
Canadian Magazine Publishers Association     Professional Development	Professional development is a major activity of the association. Programs include Quebecor Magazine Publishing Workshop, Travelling Consultants, Circulation School and Magazine Intensive Sessions. Undertakes Magazines University, a 3-day collection of seminars and events, in collaboration with other magazine associations.	Information from: www.cmpa.ca Contact: 416-504-0274, ext 24 cmpamtng@cmpa.ca
Department of Canadian Heritage Book Publishing Industry Development Program: Aid to Industry and Associations	The Research and Professional Development component supports professional book publishing industry associations, specialized teaching institutions and research institutions offering professional development and training opportunities which strengthen the industry.	Information from: www.pch.gc.ca Contact: 819-997-4944 bpidp_padie@pch.gc.ca
Department of Canadian Heritage Canadian Magazine Fund Support for Infrastructure Development	Support for magazine association-based projects in the areas of marketing, promotion, distribution, professional development and analysis of industry trends. Can include funding for training and professional development initiatives for association members.	Information from: www.pch.gc.ca Contact: 1-888-357-3116 cmf-fcm@pch.gc.ca