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Whose Land is it Anyway? A Manual for Decolonization
by Peter MacFarlane and Nicole SchabusThe Presumption of Culture- Structure, Strategy and Survival in the Canadian Cultural Landscape
by Tom Henighan
Stayin' Alive - Survival Tactics for the Visual Artist
by Robin Hopper
Community Arts Tool Kit - a
practical guide for community arts and other small,
not-for profit organizations
This is is a user friendly binder with great
information! Published by the Assembly of British
Columbia Arts Councils in 2002, it may also be purchased
directly through the assembly.
ArtsSmarts: A handbook for
artists and educators
Using the power of the arts to release the creative
potential of young people. A guidebook on the ArtsSmarts
program to assist artists and educators.
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Arts
Administration |
Funding Sources
Comprehensive information on arts funding sources
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Revelstoke Arts Council, 1999
Long & Short-Term Planning
For policy volunteers in recreation,fitness and sport. A
step-by-step process and resource for ideas and basic
information.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Skills Program, 1985
Sponsors' Handbook for the '80s
Good resource. Lots of ideas and information on funding,
budgeting, programming, contracts, publicity, and box
office.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Touring Office of Canada Council, 1983
A Step-by-Step Guide to
Heritage Tourism Development in the Kootenay-Boundary
Includes
information on designing a tourism plan,case studies of
successful heritage, action ideas and budgeting ideas.
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: Tourism Action Society,1996
Cultural Services Resource
Manual for Arts Councils
A
resource manual that covers community arts councils:
administration, finances, programming, and resources -
tons of info!
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Province of British Columbia, 1981
Directory of the Arts
A
Directory listing federal, provincial,and local arts
agencies.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Canadian Conference of the Arts, 1992
The Arts Resource Book, 2nd
edition
An
informative and comprehensive resource on fundraising
including federal, provincial and local
programs,foundations and other resources.
Areas it relates to: Provincial/National
Published by: Assembly of BC Arts Councils, 1996
The Arts Resource Book, Update
Published by: Assembly of BC Arts Councils, 2000
Work in Progress: human
resource issues in the visual arts & crafts
An
analysis of career strategies to support career
development targeting visual artists & craftspeople.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: HRDC-sponsored, 1991
Occupational Analysis Series:
Arts Administrator
An
analysis of the functions of the arts administration
field in Canada.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Employment &Immigration Canada, 1989
Grassroots & Mountain Wings:
the arts in rural and small communities
A
diversified series of articles on arts development in
small & rural communities.
Areas it relates to: North America
Published by: The centre for community & cultural
studies, Columbia, 1992
Art is Never a Given:
Professional Training In The Arts in Canada
A report
of the Task Force on Professional Training for the
Cultural Sector in Canada; with a mandate to report on
the challenges faced by Native Canadians.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Task Force on Prof.Training, 1991
Boards That Make a Difference
A new
design for leadership in non profit and public
organizations. Should be required reading for all board
members.
Areas it relates to: Worldwide
Published by: John Carver, 1990
Fundraising for Non-Profit
Groups
A how-to
book on fundraising
Areas it relates to: Worldwide
Published by: Self-Counsel Press, 1981
The Effective Management of
Volunteer Programs
A
standard book on Volunteer Management.
Areas it relates to: North America
Published by: Volunteer Management Association, 1976
Editing Your Newsletter
An
outdated (pre-desktop publishing) but thorough and
interesting guide.
Areas it relates to: North America
Published by: Self-Counsel Press, 1982
Managing the Non-Profit
Organization
An
outline of principles and practices of managing a
non-profit organization.
Areas it relates to: Canada/U.S.
Published by: Harper Collins, 1990
The Fifth Discipline
A
description of some of the dysfunctions that occur in
arts organizations.
Areas it relates to: Canada/U.S.
Published by: Doubleday, 1990
Leadership for the Common Good
A
discussion of the dynamics of,"tackling public problems
in a shared-power world" where there is "no one in
charge".
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Maxwell MacMillan, 1992
Management for Productivity
A
thorough text on the principles of management. Some of
the issues addressed are the history of management, the
law involved, as well as ethical principles, just to
name a few.
Areas it relates to: Canada/U.S.
Published by: 1988
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Jazz, Folk, World & New Music Presenters Directory
A
guide of music presenters across Canada for musicians
planning tours. Also available at www.canadacouncil.ca
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Canada Council, 1999-2000
Canadian Performing Arts Festivals
Canadian performing arts festivals listed by category,
province & date. Also available at www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/outreach/
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Canada Council, 2000-01
Profile of Contact Events
Information to artists and presenters of the performing
arts on all Contact events held in Canada. Contact
events include artist showcases, training workshops and
forums.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Canada Council, 2000
Revelstoke Artist Directory
Directory of visual, literary,performing, film,
technical artists in the area.
Areas it relates to: Revelstoke
Published by: Revelstoke Arts Council, 2000
Kootenay Film, Video, TV & Multimedia Directory
Directory of professionals offering services, talent,
equipment.
Areas it relates to: Kootenays
Published by: Under the Volcano Festivals, 2000
Arts: 1993 Directory
A
directory of visual & performing artists and artisans
for Cowichan & Chemainus area .
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: Cowichan Valley Arts Council, 1993
Arts Directory: West Kootenay Region
A
directory of West Kootenay artists,galleries, outlets,
services and suppliers.
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, 1992
Directory of Annual Festivals & Events
Directory of contacts and dates for annual festivals and
events in the Canadian Columbia Basin.
Areas it relates to: Columbia Basin
Published by: Streetfest, 2000
Music Directory Canada
Canada-wide directory of music associations, clubs,
competitions, promoters, venues, financial aid, gov't
agencies,suppliers, recording studios, artist contacts,
festivals, music libraries and more!
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Norris-Whitney Communications Inc., 2001
On Tour
A
catalogue of touring & performing artists in BC.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: BC Touring Council for Performing Arts,
1996
On Tour: a catalogue of touring artists
Lists artist description, availability and fee. Includes
dance, family, school, music & theatre performers.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: BC Touring Council for Performing Arts,
1997-98
Kootenay Visual Arts Directory
Directory and guide to visual artists, galleries,
businesses, museums, heritage sites and festivals in the
Kootenays.
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: Province of British Columbia, 1995
Craftpersons' Resource Guide
A
guide to galleries,annual craft fairs, suppliers,
education, and arts councils.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Crafts Association of BC, 1996-97
Craftfairs 1997
An
update to Craftpersons' Guide, 96/97
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Crafts Association of BC, 1997
Artists in Profile, Volume 1
A
catalogue of artists in the Cranbrook area, listed by
artist's name. One page per artist, includes a photo of
their work.
Areas it relates to: Cranbrook
Published by: Cranbrook Arts Council, 1995
Artists in Profile, Volume 1
An
artisan catalogue of some Kootenay arts and crafts.
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: Spiral Tree, 1997
Guide to Presenters of School & Family Events
A
guide mapping arts programming within BC's school
districts.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: ArtStarts, Vancouver, 1998
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Performing Arts
Showcase
A
documented account of how to run a showcase of regional
performing artists so schools can book them first-hand.
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: Compiled by Doti Niedermayer, 1999
A Step-by-Step Guide to Heritage Tourism
A
good "how-to" document - readable & well laid-out
Areas it relates to: Regional
Published by: TASK, 1996
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International Arts Programs |
Partnership in Practice
An
arts handbook is a resource for local government from
Northern Ireland. Beautiful example of well-funded arts
programming.
Areas it relates to: International
Published by: Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 1996
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
An
annual report that is a great example of what can be
done with money.
Areas it relates to: International
Published by: Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 1995-96
To the Millennium: Strategy for the Arts in Northern
Ireland
A
resource that outlines public relations, and goals, for
promoting the arts. A supportive and balanced approach
to representing all the arts. Really well done. Good
ideas.
Areas it relates to: International
Published by: Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 1996
A Retrospective Review of Artists' Projects Regional
Initiative
A
report on a ground-breaking 10-year project in the
States where $5.6 million was provided to create 1,226
new art works by individual artists.
Areas it relates to: International
Published by: RMC Research Corp, New Hampshire, US, 1997
Documentation Guide for Artists & Communities Pilot
Program
A
guide that provides a consistent format for documenting
the development of local artists and community projects.
Areas it relates to: North America
Published by: RMC Research Corp, New Hampshire, US, 1998
Reference Guide: Indicators & the Community
Partnerships for Cultural Participation Initiative
A
beginning reference guide with recommendations for
community foundations as they embark on implementation
grants.
Areas it relates to: North America
Published by: RMC Research Corp, New Hampshire, US, 1997
Programs of Assistance Handbook
A
thorough booklet on arts programs in Queensland.
Areas it relates to: International
Published by: The Arts Office Queensland, Australia,
1999
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Annual
Reports |
BC Arts Council
Annual Report
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: BC Arts Council, 1999-2004
Canada Council
Annual Report
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Canada Council, 1998-2004
Columbia Basin Trust
Annual Report
Areas it relates to: Columbia Basin
Published by: CBT, 1996-2005
Columbia Basin Management Plan, periodicals
Magazines that outline Columbia Basin Trust's spending
program, implementation, development, and
accountability.
Areas it relates to: Columbia Basin
Published by: CBT, 1997
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance
List of grant recipients of Columbia Kootenay Cultural
Alliance funding programs
Areas it relates to: Columbia Basin
Published by: CKCA, 1998-2005
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Individual
Artists & Non-Profit Organizations - Laws & Regulations |
Volunteers & the Law
An
excellent up-to-date guide for volunteers, organizations
& boards on liability, legal duties, conflict of
interest, insurance etc.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Law Foundation of BC, Volunteer Vanc. &
People's Law School, 2000
Copyright: Questions & Answers
Booklet containing copyright rules and laws in Canada.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Consumer & Corporate Affairs, 1994
Duties & Responsibilities of Directors on Non-Profit
Corporations
Introduction handbook to the issue, role, duties,
liabilities and protection of Directors, an effective
Board. Brief & easy to read. Affordable to buy.
Areas it relates to: National
Published by: Can. Society of Association Executives,
1999
Consultation Paper on Conflicts of Interest:
Directors & Societies
This paper discusses ideas and suggestions for changing
the law around conflict of interest.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Law Reform Commission of BC, 1993
Report on Conflicts of Interest: Directors &
Societies (Vol. 1)
Recommendations to change current laws arising out of a
study on conflict of interest laws for directors of
societies. Good guidelines for conflict issues.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Law Reform Commission of BC, 1995
The Guide to Better Meetings for Directors of
Non-Profit Organizations
Handbook to planning effective meetings, participating
for better performance, chairing, rules of order and
their effective use, best practices in meeting minutes.
Brief & easy to read. Affordable to buy yourself.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Can. Society of Association Executives,
2000
Art, the Art Community and the Law
A
legal and business guide for artists, collectors,
gallery owners, and curators. Covers the Business of
Creating Art, Copyright Law, Art and Obscenity Law, Art
Dealers and Artists - the Commercial Link, Auctions,
Collection management, Public Art, Taxes.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Int'l Self-Counsel Press Ltd., 1994
Self-Management Workbook for Visual Artists
Copyright fact sheet; artist/dealer checklist,
artist/exhibition checklist, public exhibition contract,
income tax update, professional standard in juried
exhibitions, CARFAC minimum exhibition fee schedule.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front
des artistes canadiens (CARFAC), 1993
CARFAC Minimum Copyright Fee Schedule
Exhibition copyright fees, exhibition fees, reproduction
copyright fees
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front
des artistes canadiens (CARFAC), 1999
Tax Information for Professional Artists
Written for professional performing artists, visual
artists and writers.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Revenue Canada, 1994
An Approach to Board Evaluation - A Community
Development Project
A
board development workbook for trustees and senior
staff, advancing arts and heritage organizations in B.C.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Rory Ralston / Third Sector Management
Consultants Inc., 1991
Board Development in Context: a professional
development workshop for cultural trustees and senior
staff
A
workshop booklet including 5 sessions pertaining to
administration policy, clarity of roles, management
styles, planning policies, and board development. Looks
like a good reference and work tool.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Rory Ralston / Assembly of BC Arts
Councils, 1989
Board Member Manual - BC Assoc. of Community Care
An
excellent guide to running and evaluating meetings;
understand role of Board and Staff.
Areas it relates to: North America
Published by: Centre for Board & Administrator
Relations, U.S.A., 1991
Stewardship & Opportunity: Report of the Ministerial
Task Force on Heritage Conservation
A
review of heritage legislation, policy and programs in
B.C., through a process of public consultation with a
view to providing guidelines.
Areas it relates to: BC
Published by: Project Pride Task Force, 1987
Tax Information for Professional Artists
Written for professional performing artists, visual
artists and writers.
Areas it relates to: Canada
Published by: Revenue Canada, 1994
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