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Oct 307 min read

Developing an Audience

by Lisa Mackay Arts attenders have been declining for many years, and as we know too well by now, the pandemic exacerbated that decline....

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The Necessity of Data Analytics in the Arts

Rozsa Foundation

Aug 304 min read

The Necessity of Data Analytics in the Arts

by Lisa Mackay Working through a career in marketing and sales at various performing arts organizations, I became increasingly proficient...

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Mixtapes and Mashups at the National accessArts Centre

Rozsa Foundation

Jul 313 min read

Mixtapes and Mashups at the National accessArts Centre

By Clayton Smith My Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP) Capstone Project focused on developing a new stream of accessible audio and...

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Rozsa Foundation

Jul 176 min read

Reflections on the Canadian Arts Summit

By Simon Mallett, Rozsa Foundation Executive Director A couple of newsletters ago, I shared a couple of my key takeaways from my time in...

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Reflections from the Cultural Leadership Forum

Rozsa Foundation

May 314 min read

Reflections from the Cultural Leadership Forum

By Simon Mallett, Rozsa Foundation Executive Director In late March, I was honoured to be invited to Banff to participate in two critical...

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Rozsa Foundation

May 271 min read

Rozsa Foundation Annual Report for 2023

The Rozsa Foundation 2023 annual report is now available on our website. 2023 was the first year of our new Strategic Framework, and the...

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Introducing Jennifer DeDominicis, our Organizations Strategy Advisor

Rozsa Foundation

May 223 min read

Introducing Jennifer DeDominicis, our Organizations Strategy Advisor

The current operating context for arts organizations has brought about considerable questions and challenges for arts leaders, from...

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Meet The Manager Of The Calgary Black Film Festival

Rozsa Foundation

Aug 17, 20235 min read

Meet The Manager Of The Calgary Black Film Festival

By Aurora Sol, editor at Afros In The City Andrea Este on managing black film festivals across Canada If you have been in Calgary for...

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Guiding lights: The Vital Importance of Mentorship in Pursuit of a Career in the Arts

Rozsa Foundation

Jul 31, 20237 min read

Guiding lights: The Vital Importance of Mentorship in Pursuit of a Career in the Arts

By Lia Pereira From epic novels to blockbuster movies, there are always those special characters who guide the heroes on their journey:...

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Woezo Africa's Black Arts Development Program: Nurturing Calgary's Vibrant Black Arts Community

Rozsa Foundation

Jul 12, 20236 min read

Woezo Africa's Black Arts Development Program: Nurturing Calgary's Vibrant Black Arts Community

By Lisa Mackay Calgary, a city that is increasingly known for its diverse cultural landscape, has seen remarkable growth in its Black...

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Rozsa Foundation

May 17, 20232 min read

Help Support Arts Funding in Alberta

It's time for the Alberta government to invest in the arts!

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Ali DeRegt, Quest Theatre, and the Arts Leadership Residency Program

Rozsa Foundation

Jan 20, 20234 min read

Ali DeRegt, Quest Theatre, and the Arts Leadership Residency Program

by Lisa Mackay Ali DeRegt is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist in Calgary focused on “devising, puppetry, and clown.” She is currently...

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Rozsa Foundation

Dec 22, 20215 min read

Some Good Things Happened in 2021

by Lisa Mackay 2021 has been a long, exhausting year for many in the arts community. Riding the many Covid-19 waves has taken an awful...

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Rozsa Foundation

May 7, 20217 min read

PANDEMIC PROGRAMMING ONLINE PART TWO

by Lisa Mackay Almost exactly a year ago, the Rozsa Foundation introduced the Online Programming Grant in response to the sudden shut...

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A LOOK AT THE CALGARY ARTS SECTOR'S ONLINE PANDEMIC PROGRAMMING

Rozsa Foundation

Apr 21, 20216 min read

A LOOK AT THE CALGARY ARTS SECTOR'S ONLINE PANDEMIC PROGRAMMING

by Lisa Mackay It has been a year since the Rozsa Foundation introduced the Online Programming Grant in response to the sudden shut down...

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Rozsa Foundation

Nov 25, 20205 min read

ROZSA FOUNDATION GRANTS: TRICKSTER THEATRE'S STORY

by Lisa Mackay Granting programs are at the very core of the Rozsa Foundation. The foundation has been awarding grants to Calgary arts...

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Rozsa Foundation

Sep 8, 20204 min read

Teaching Tactile Art Online

Guest Post by Skye Lewis Screenprinting from Scratch is an online course on the basic principles of screen printing, designed to provide...

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Rozsa Foundation

Jan 22, 20203 min read

Changes to Rozsa Foundation Granting Program for 2020

As we approach the first deadline for the Rozsa Foundation Granting Program (Friday, Feb 20) we wanted to pass along some key changes.

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Celebrating Successes &
Recognizing the Work Ahead

Rozsa Foundation

Dec 19, 20193 min read

Celebrating Successes & Recognizing the Work Ahead

At the conclusion of every calendar year, I look back on all the completed projects and initiatives arts organizations took on with the...

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Rozsa Foundation

Aug 15, 20194 min read

Tap to Donate Arrives At Glenbow

Rozsa Foundation Experimentation Grant supports high-learning processes that address a clearly identified challenge facing the organization.

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