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Place des Arts’ Institut de professionnalisation artistique et culturelle (IPAC) is a training centre designed to support artists, cultural managers, and workers in the arts, culture and heritage sectors. This unique space aims to drive excellence and innovation while strengthening francophone cultural vitality in Canada. IPAC gives you a space to reflect, learn, create and chart your own course.
IPAC’s programs are delivered in French by design, as part of its mission to strengthen francophone arts and culture in Canada. We’re happy to answer questions in English, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
Goal: Equip you to lead cultural projects and organizations effectively and equitably. Break out of the "learn on the job" cycle and build a lasting career in your sector.
Audience: Cultural sector workers.
Topics: Strategic planning, audience development, governance, finance and HR, and more.
Status: Program coming soon
Goal: Take control of your career. Gain the essential business skills to thrive financially while developing your practice in an inspiring environment.
Audience: Freelance artists and artist-entrepreneurs.
Topics: Financial management, promotion, rights and contracts, workshop creation, accessibility measures, discoverability, and more.
Status: Program coming soon
Goal: Master the art of making artists shine on stage. Specialized training to ensure every show runs smoothly, technically and safely.
Audience: Lighting designers, sound and video technicians, technical directors and stage managers.
Topics: Sound and lighting, rigging, occupational health and safety, and more.
Status: Program coming soon
Goal: Support artists in advancing their careers so they can focus fully on their creative process.
Audience: People who want to work on behalf of artists (agents, promoters, publicists).
Key topics: Starting an agency, promotion and marketing, negotiating agreements, and more.
Status: Program coming soon
Goal: Strengthen ties between education and the arts. Bring the arts of French Ontario into your classroom to inspire the next generation and support the vitality of our community.
Audience: Teachers (current and future).
Key topics: Arts mediation, identity building, teaching resources and tools, and more.
Status: Program coming soon
Goal: Dive into the heart of our cultural scene! Formal and informal learning opportunities to fuel your own artistic growth and discover our cultures.
Audience: General public.
Key topics: Art workshops, talks and lectures, developing an artistic practice, and more.
Status: Programming coming soon
IPAC offers short, medium and long-term training tailored to your needs and goals.
Our pathways are offered in several formats:
Providing spaces to imagine and create.
Creating a gathering place for cultural players at every level.
Contributing to the long-term sustainability of Place des Arts as a cultural enterprise.
To learn more or to collaborate with the Institut, contact us today and become part of this ambitious cultural venture.
