INNOVATION & RESILIENCE
IN CANADA’S CULTURAL SECTOR

Resilience and innovation during the pandemic

This project highlights innovative practices and sources of resilience among 29 artists and cultural organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, search or download a list of over 200 innovations found by the researchers or submitted by the cultural community. Or read our synthesis report, showcasing 12 key themes (pdf, 1.6MB). READ MORE

Browse or search in-depth profiles of 29 stories of innovation and resilience.

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Browse, search, or download a list of 200+ innovations based on a survey and our research.

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re:Naissance Opera

Orpheus VR project: Pushing the limits of opera

Orpheus VR “stemmed out of my own love for video games,” said Debi Wong. As a more traditiona…

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STEPS Public Art

STEPS Public Art: Social innovation for neighbourhood support and engagement

STEPS conceptualized the pilot 2020 Main Street Challenge and subsequent I HeART Main Street 2021…

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Queer Songbook Orchestra

The Queer Songbook Orchestra’s QSO Kids project: A renewed focus in an uncertain landscape

In 2020, QSO Artistic Director Shaun Brodie had to grapple with the new landscape of touring, and…

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