Cultural Leadership: Reflecting Forward with Wise Practices

About the Open Call

Over six days, participants will reflect on their leadership values and experiences while learning alongside a peer cohort of cultural leaders. Participants will be given an opportunity to bring cultural challenges into the room and work through them using wise practice principles. Together, we will delve into areas such as governance, strategic thinking, organizational development, cultural policy and protocols, and community engagement — not as isolated skills, but as interconnected elements of resilient, values-based leadership. Program highlights include Wise Practices Leadership Competencies, Leadership as Practice, Designing for Action: Social Network Mapping, Strategic Thinking in a Changing Sector, Self-inquiry, Reflection, Land-based Deep Listening, Collaborative Decision Making, and Insights from the Inside: Converse with CEOs.

What is Offered

The program fee includes a single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus, a meal plan equivalent to $73 credit per day, group seminars/workshops with faculty, access to Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives, participant resources, Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre, and Box Office Discounts. Funding of up to $2500 is available to support participants.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome. A Visitor Visa is required for international participants. The program is designed for arts and culture professionals working in organizations of any size and across any art form, including Indigenous, Canadian, and international artists, administrators, managers, directors, policymakers, creative producers, education and engagement specialists, community-based cultural workers, and consultants.

How to Apply

Complete the Online Form, Pay your application fee, and Upload Your Materials (Resume, Program specific questionnaire, Financial Assistance section).