The following are the results of the Petebrorough Arts Alive Fund: COVID-19 Strategic Recovery & Resilience Grants program.
Thank you to our partner on this project, the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. Thank you as well to the Peterborough Performing Arts Recovery Alliance for their fundraising support, to the City of Petebrorough for their contribution to the Fund, as well as to our generous private donors.
4th Line Theatre ($10,000)
- ‘Bloom: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Fable’ cast recording
- Barnyard Sessions: four live Songwriters Circle events
Kawartha Youth Orchestra ($6,000)
- Health and safety barriers for woodwind instruments
- Health and safety training for staff and volunteers
- Management and coaching training for staff and board
- Collaborative projects with other arts organizations, including professional instrumental teaching
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre ($10,000)
- Video series showcasing local artists (and the facility)
- Upgrading facility’s network infrastructure
P.R. Community and Student Association (Sadleir House) ($2,500)
- Upgrades to live streaming equipment
Peterborough Artist Inc. – Artspace ($6,800)
- Consultation on board training and development
- Management training program for new co-directors
Peterborough County Children’s Chorus ($4,500)
- Marketing and promotion: improving virtual presence by hiring videographer and photographer to create visuals
- Rent for temporary larger rehearsal space
Peterborough Symphony Orchestra ($7,500)
- Consultancy for restructuring as smaller professional orchestra
- Implementation of consultant’s recommendations
Peterborough Theatre Guild ($4,500)
- Purchasing PPE and cleaning supplies
- Costs related to upcoming production: production costs, building materials, marketing campaign, hiring choreographer/acting coach and director/special effects advisor
ReFrame Film Festival ($10,000)
- ‘PTBO Portraits’: series of 3 short documentary profiles of local artists and activists by local filmmakers
- Hiring Health and Safety Officer for 2022 festival
- Anti-oppression training for staff and board
Showplace Peterborough Performance Centre ($10,000)
- Preparation for re-launch, including: deep cleaning of facility, rehiring employees, adding signage and protective barriers, purchasing PPE and sanitizer
SPARK Photo Festival ($5,500)
- Reinstating stipend for Festival Director
- Digitizing catalogue and guide
- Print materials and signage
The Art School of Peterborough ($6,900)
- Creation of strategic plan
- Website upgrades, including online Launch Gallery shop
The Peterborough Singers ($4,300)
- Choral commission of new works to be performed at first show back
- Equipment for recording, photographing shows
The Theatre on King ($10,000)
- Development of two productions: ‘Kitten with a Crucifix’ and ‘Titty Cakes (Saint Agatha’s Breasts),’ including livestreaming costs and social media integration
Trent Radio ($6,000)
- Implementing COVID safety/hygiene protocols at facility
- Mentorship program working with and providing recording equipment for 6 local emerging musicians