Performing Arts

Creative Strategies Incubator

The rigor of getting to focus on a single strategic aspect of our organization over a three-year period resulted in tremendous learning, numerous successes, and a forever-changed organizational DNA. CrSI allowed us to dream big and turn those dreams into tangible outcomes.

Artistic & Managing Director, The Musical Stage Company

Metcalf's Performing Arts Program Director Michael Trent is joined by participants in the 2013 Creative Strategies Incubator to discuss the mission and vision of the program. 6 min.

At the Toronto Fringe, we have been focusing on accessibility initiatives. The CrSI program has allowed us to learn each year by re-assessing what we are doing in order to make our project more effective. Connecting with other companies through CrSI has provided us with multiple learning opportunities. Even though they are focusing on different areas, they share similar obstacles and raise similar questions.

Executive Director, Toronto Fringe

Creative Strategies Incubator Highlights

Creative Strategies Incubator 2017 Cohort Present Their Work at Toronto Fringe’s Next Stage Community Booster

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Creative Strategies Incubator 2016 Delivers Shared Learnings
Creative Strategies Incubator 2016 & 2017 Cohorts Join Forces
Metcalf Photo Essay: 2015 Creative Strategies Incubator Cohort Public Sharing
Creative Strategies Incubator 2014 Cohort Presents Their Findings
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Creative Strategies Incubator
Amount
$225,000
Term
36 months
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to enable the company to re-enter the international touring arena, pursue global showcasing and networking opportunities, and rekindle relationships with venues in order to extend the lives...
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to create the bcHub Public program, a revenue-generating series of courses and professional retreats that can be offered to the corporate sector
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Amount
$120,000
Term
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Amount
$101,000
Term
36 months
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to develop online, dramaturgy-focused “nuclei” for each of their projects, using enhanced audience experiences as a tool to develop an audience for their work across the country
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Initiative
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Amount
$160,000
Term
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Initiative
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Amount
$135,000
Term
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Initiative
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Amount
$160,650
Term
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Initiative
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Amount
$100,500
Term
36 months
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Initiative
Creative Strategies Incubator
Amount
$130,000
Term
36 months
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to explore opportunities for increasing their earned revenue (primarily box office) through the creation of a web-based cultural hub that will allow the company to build new, deeper...
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Initiative
Creative Strategies Incubator
Amount
$109,000
Term
36 months
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to create a crowd-sourced funding site, which would benefit both the Fringe Festival and the independent theatre community, and a comprehensive app that encourages audiences to partake in a...
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Initiative
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Amount
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Term
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Amount
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Term
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