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Advocacy: How does the OAC work for you? The OAC works to ensure that artists and arts organizations are respected, valued and supported. Level I: PROGRAM LEVEL ♪ Issues that affect artistic activity in the community are brought to the attention of the OAC through in-person contact with artists, consultations held with our membership, and through various communication channels such as surveys and forums; ♪ The OAC moves the issue forward with the appropriate institution/stakeholder at the program level, e.g., local artists are unable to sell artwork in Town facilities;  dialogue is started with facility manager/Manager of Cultural Services.

Advocacy: How does the OAC work for you? The OAC works to ensure that artists and arts organizations are respected, valued and supported. Level II: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ♪ Issues that remain unresolved at Level I are moved through the escalation process to Level II where they are addressed by senior management such as CEO, CFO, Commissioner, etc. ♪ All issues will be tracked and outcomes communicated by the OAC to the member(s) and full membership where appropriate.

Advocacy: How does the OAC work for you? The OAC works to ensure that artists and arts organizations are respected, valued and supported. Level III: POLITICAL ♪ Issues that have not been resolved satisfactorily are brought to the attention of politicians at the appropriate level of government: town councillors, provincial MPP’s or funding bodies such as Trillium. ♪ Using our example of sales in Town facilities, this issue, left unresolved, would be brought forward to Town council to request resolution.

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  the arts are VALUED ♪ We offer our community opportunities to connect with our members to learn how to create or participate in the arts. Publicity & Promotion The OAC online calendar The community calendar published in the Oakville Beaver Our weekly e-bulletin, In-the-Arts

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  the arts are VALUED Publicity & Promotion: Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) The Brochure Rack Program Online artist directory Website Arts Matter program with TVCogeco Events: Culture Days

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Artists are RESPECTED ♪ We provide services designed to encourage professional development and foster creative collaboration. Cultural Grants Program OAC role is to administer the grants for arms-length purposes; the OAC does not make funding decision, but does strike and sit on the Cultural Grants Committee (non-voting position only) Program designed for not-for-profit cultural groups only

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Artists are RESPECTED Cultural Grants Program Funding level increased by $2,000 this year from $98,000 to $100,000 Statement of Interest or Final Report (deadline: Friday, September 20, 2013 by 4 p.m.) Applications (deadline: Friday, November 1, 2013 by 4 p.m.)

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Artists are RESPECTED Workshops & Consulting Building Blocks Series in partnership with the Town of Oakville (Cultural Grants, Social Media + 1) OAC Series: Maximizing your Benefits!

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Artists are RESPECTED News, Information & Opportunities Monthly e-newsletter Includes calls, auditions, funding/employment/volunteer opportunities Regular sector updates from OAC team Arts Space Inventory Two-way flow of information = member venue’s are listed, public venues are also listed as a resource for OAC members.

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. SUSTAINABILITY  Oakville arts sector is SUPPORTED ♪ We develop strong relationships in the community, recognize our local talent and search for innovative solutions to the many challenges facing our sector. Arts Awards: “Cogeco Stars Among Us” Applications are now online; deadline = March 29 th 4PM Hold the date = October 10 th, 2013, 7PM

Membership Benefits: How does the OAC work for you? Our services are designed to help members fully realize their creative potential and succeed as artists. SUSTAINABILITY  Oakville arts sector is SUPPORTED The Oakville Arts Council develops strong relationships to support Oakville’s arts sector: Town of Oakville Other political representatives (i.e. MPP Kevin Flynn, MP Terrance Young) Oakville Chamber of Commerce Oakville Tourism Partnership Halton District School Board Halton Region

Membership Benefits: Calendar of Events 1.Please open the Firefox browser located at the bottom of your desktop. 2.In the address bar, type the OAC web address: 3.Click on the “find an event” link. 4.Select your discipline from the drop-down menu. 5.Enter your name, phone number and in the appropriate fields. 6.From the drop-down menu, select the “start” and “end” times (these are not required fields, if this is not applicable to your event, leave blank) for your event.

Membership Benefits: Calendar of Events 7.Enter your event details 8.Choose an image 9.Select your start and end dates and repeats, if applicable 10.Click add event. 11.You should see a message that indicates your event has been uploaded. 12.Your event will not be visible on the calendar until it has been approved by OAC administration.

Membership Benefits: Arts Directory 1.Return to the OAC homepage. 2.Go to the login pane on the left side of the page and enter your username and password. 3.Click on “edit your profile”. 4.Create a profile statement. 5.Enter keywords. 6.Click on “Privacy” and ensure that the radio button for “keywords” and profile statement are selected. 7.Save.

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