WHAT WE DO

• Co-facilitate a professional development and showcase gathering hosted by a different community every year.
• Publications, reports and news about community arts activities
• Other arts workshops and networking: We can provide training in “community arts” or arts management based on the needs of your community.
• Group Benefits and Liability Insurance provided to member organizations and individuals.
• Website offers information on community arts and opportunities for interactive discussions.
• Online Services: email updates on community arts activities across the province.
• Advocacy on issues important to the arts community.

Our Mission & Mandate

• To cultivate and connect the arts, artists and people across Ontario from urban, rural and remote communities.  We believe…
• Everyone has the right to access and to participate in the arts.
• A strong arts community contributes to the liveability and economic vitality of our towns & cities.
• In celebrating our diversity
• In building bridges through partnerships.
• In setting new standards for excellence and innovation

Our strategic priorities set in February 2007 are:

• Facilitate broader and more inclusive definitions of community and community arts. CAO has always recognized that communities self-define and that they are constantly changing/growing/redefining themselves; as a result, definitions of community arts vary and evolve.
• Provide network, exchange, and professional development opportunities for community arts practitioners.
• Provide support for under-served communities.

History & Achievements

BOARD

Our Board is made up of respected members of the art community, who are passionate about the purpose and potential of community arts. read more >>

PARTNERS

Community Arts Ontario is generously supported by federal, provincial and municipal bodies. read more >>

INSURANCE PLANS

Members of Community Arts Ontario are eligible for a group liability insurance plan, which may represent a substantial savings to your organization. read more >>

CONTACT US

Community Arts Ontario
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 354
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

Toll Free: 1-800-806-2302
Tel: 416-598-1128
Fax: 416-598-4468

Telephone: 416 598 1128
Toll-Free: 1 800 806 2302
Fax: 416 598 4468
For general inquiries, email: cao@communityartsontario.ca

Staff:

Steve Khan, Executive Director

stevekhan@communityartsontario.ca

Haley Stefan, Public Relations Coordinator

haley.stefan@communityartsontario.ca

Nancy Chong, Administrator

cao@communityartsontario.ca

JOIN

BECOME A CAO MEMBER!
Take advantage of the benefits that your CAO membership has to offer!

• Discounted registration fees to all our activities.

• 50% reduced liability insurance fees.

• Eligibility for Group Employee Benefits.

• Emailed newsflashes on issues of relevance to the community arts sector.

• Free copies of CAO publications.

• Workshops and training sessions tailored to the specific needs of your regional organization.

• Access to a network of community arts organizations and practitioners.

• Vote at CAO’s Annual General Meetings.

• Eligibility to run for CAO Board of Directors: You may have the skills the CAO Board needs.