About the Open Call

This six-day course equips participants to design and lead high-performing partnerships across public, private, nonprofit, and community sectors. Participants will explore the full partnership cycle—from scoping and brokering to sustaining outcomes and learn about the full spectrum of collaborative relationships. Topics include interest holder mapping, shared governance, resource sharing, and navigating power dynamics. Through hands-on workshops, peer exchange, and real-world scenarios, participants will leave with a customized partnership strategy and the confidence to lead collaborative initiatives that are bold, inclusive, and future-focused. Program highlights: The partnership spectrum: from cooperation to co-creation; Principles of equitable and ethical partnering; Tools for interest holder mapping, value alignment, and shared governance; Strategies for resource sharing, joint storytelling, and collective outcomes; Case studies of cross-sector partnerships in arts and culture; Navigating power dynamics, risk, and accountability in complex collaborations.

What is Offered

Certificate of completion from the Banff Centre and the Partnership Brokers Association, including access to their resource materials and global Partnership Broker's network. Flexible meal plan (equivalent to $73 credit per day). Single bedroom accommodation on the Banff Centre campus. Group seminars and workshops with faculty. Access to Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives. Access to Participant Resources, Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre (swimming pool, climbing gym, fitness suite), and Box Office Discounts. Funding of up to $2500 is available to support participants.

Requirements

The program is designed to cater to arts and culture professionals working in organizations of any size and across any art form (visual arts, galleries, museums, theatre, dance, opera, film, music and literature). This program is suited to those who are looking to build skills that will allow them to run effective organizations, build healthy and sustainable communities, and drive change, including: Indigenous, Canadian, and international artists; Administrators, managers and directors; Policymakers; Creative producers; Education and engagement specialists; Community-based cultural workers in urban and rural settings; Consultants. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome. Participants are required to dedicate approximately 40 hours during the week to this program.

How to Apply

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