••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Learning Labs are a crucial part of Co-Creating Arts Ottawa. Next up: Co-Creation Labs.
The Learning Lab series will bring interest holders, Arts Ottawa staff, and sector experts together. This series will serve as both an introduction to and exploration of key themes such as governance, advocacy, artist leadership, trust-building, and cross-sector collaboration. In these sessions, we will begin to bridge the gap between sector-wide learning and localized, actionable solutions.
In these sessions we ... •Reimagined Governance – Many traditional governance models no longer serve the evolving needs of the arts sector. Learn how shared leadership, transparency, and equitable representation can create stronger organizations.
•Strengthened Advocacy – Fragmented advocacy efforts limit our ability to influence policy. Explore strategies to amplify the sector’s collective voice and secure sustainable support.
•Learnt from Experts – Hear from sector leaders, policy experts, and grassroots organizations actively reshaping governance and advocacy frameworks.
•Collaborated & Took Action – Engage in a hands-on workshop to co-create practical governance solutions tailored to your organization’s needs.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• LEARNING LAB #1: Governance Models and Advocacy in the Arts Sector
In this lab, we explored how shifting political landscapes, rising costs, and systemic inequities are reshaping the arts sector.
••••••••••
LEARNING LAB #2: Artists as Community Leaders
This Learning Lab explored the ways in which artists drive systemic change and lead community development to create meaningful change in society.
••••••••••
LEARNING LAB #3: Redefining Volunteerism in Governance
In this Lab, examined the decline in volunteerism and its impact on arts governance, from leadership challenges to increased workloads.