From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders
A six-day Banff Centre program for arts and heritage leaders to build evaluative, data-driven, and reflective practices that strengthen organizational impact and learning.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: July 14, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Program fee is $3,683 CAD/person (tuition, accommodation, meal plan); limited funding for up to 18 arts-sector participants (typically covers up to 75% of fee, not full cost)
Summary: Intensive six-day program supporting cultural leaders to develop evaluative practices, data strategy, and reflective learning for organizational impact.
Key Information: Funding prioritizes small Canadian non-profits; international participants are not eligible for financial aid.
Description
This six-day, practice-based program is designed for cultural leaders in the arts, heritage, and creative industries who seek to strengthen their organizations through advanced evaluative practices and integrated data strategies. Participants engage in hands-on labs, peer exchange, and real-world case studies to explore tools for strategic decision-making, team engagement, and organizational learning. The curriculum incorporates both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including arts-based, participatory action, and AI-supported methods, to enhance reflection, storytelling, and sensemaking. By the program's end, each participant creates a customized roadmap to embed evaluative practices in their organization, driving accountability, adaptability, and resilience in the cultural sector.
