PACT: Rising Tides program

Deadline: June 26, 2026

Program Summary:

Do you want to: 

• Grow your leadership skills in a supportive environment?
• Be mentored by experienced leaders, who understand your journey and the unique challenges of navigating the arts sector?
• Gain paid, hands on professional development designed to help you thrive as a mid-career arts administrator or manager?
• Build a national network of peers and mentors online and in person?

Then apply for the Rising Tides program below!

ABOUT THE RISING TIDES PROGRAM:

Rising Tides is a paid, multi-faceted skill development and mentorship platform designed for IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) performing arts administrators and managers, interested in becoming a General manager, Managing Director, Executive Director or similar roles who would benefit from:

• Tailored professional development seminars.
• One-on-one mentorship with a leader in the performing arts sector.
• Being a part of a national peer-to-peer cohort.
• Access to PACT’s virtual programming and networking events.
• Attending and participating in the theatre sector’s national conference PACTcon held in Winnipeg from May 26-29, 2027.

The program’s mission is to fill and diversify the national talent pool to the benefit of all marginalized and non-marginalized communities.

Mentees will be matched with established and senior mentors who they will learn from and meet with monthly in order to develop their arts management practice and work towards their specific goals. They will will engage with each other on theatre administration and management topics tailored to each participant’s expressed learning goals in areas such as human resources, budgeting, governance, contracting, strategic planning, and production support.

Grant Amount:

This is a paid mentorship opportunity. Each mentee will be compensated for their time with $2600 representing an approximate hourly rate of $100. Additional travel, accommodation, and per diem support will be provided for attendance at PACTcon 2027 in Winnipeg, MB.

Eligible Applicants:

Rising Tides is a paid, multi-faceted skill development and mentorship platform designed for IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) performing arts administrators and managers, interested in becoming a General manager, Managing Director, Executive Director or similar roles.

This iteration of the program will prioritize applicants who are working toward a full-time career in arts administration. Applicants should already have experience in arts administration.