From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity’s program empowers cultural leaders to use data and evaluative practices for stronger, more adaptive arts organizations.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: July 28, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $3,683 CAD + GST; limited financial assistance available (covers up to 75% for eligible Canadian arts-sector participants).
Summary: A six-day program empowering cultural leaders to integrate evaluative practices and data strategies for greater organizational impact and resilience.
Key Information: International applicants are responsible for full fees and must secure a Canadian visitor visa if required.
Description
This immersive, six-day program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is designed for leaders in the arts, heritage, and creative industries looking to strengthen their organizations through integrated evaluative practices and data strategy. Participants engage in hands-on labs, peer exchange, and real-world case studies to build capacity in evaluation, participatory methods, and strategic data use. The curriculum balances quantitative data with narrative, encourages the use of arts-based and AI-supported evaluation tools, and helps participants develop learning agendas tailored to their organizational priorities. By the end of the program, each participant will have a customized roadmap to embed evaluative practices for improved accountability, adaptability, and long-term resilience.
