From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders (Banff Centre)

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Arts opportunity All disciplines Southern Alberta Residencies

DEADLINE: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Program Dates: October 4 to 9, 2026

Over six days, participants will engage in a dynamic, practice-based learning environment designed to build leadership capacity through evaluation and data strategy. Guided by hands-on labs, peer exchange, reflexive praxis and case studies, they will experiment with tools that support strategic decision-making, team engagement, and organizational learning.

The program emphasizes real-world application, encouraging participants to challenge assumptions and refine internal systems. By the end, each participant will leave with a customized roadmap to embed evaluative practices across their organization—advancing accountability, responsiveness, and long-term resilience in the cultural sector.

Program highlights 

  • Build learning agendas that clarify what matters most
  • Design integrated data strategies that balance numbers with narrative
  • Use evaluation to activate strategic plans
  • Explore arts-based, participatory action and AI-supported methods for reflection and storytelling
  • Strengthen internal systems for transparency, adaptability, and shared learning

This program is designed for arts, heritage, and creative industries professionals working in organizations of any size and across all art forms, including visual arts, galleries, museums, theatre, dance, opera, film, music, and literature. 

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