Neighbourhood Arts Network and CPAMO Present 

 Smart Data – A Database Workshop Series designed for the Arts
Delivered by Young Associates 
Funded by Creative Trust with support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Toronto Public Library 

Garbage into Gold: Housekeeping your Database 

Tuesday January 22nd  

4 – 6 pm

Toronto Reference Library @ The Learning Centre

Upcoming workshop session is Jan 29th

REGISTER TODAY!

Space is limited.

http://smartdata2013c.eventbrite.com

Garbage into Gold: Housekeeping for your Database

The information you get out of your database is only as good as the data you put into it. In this seminar we will explore ways to create consistencies in the collection and data entry processes to ensure that your data is telling the true story. 

Finding lots of duplicate entries? Sinking staff time into maintaining multiple data files with overlapping contents? Losing opportunities because of missing patron information? Not sure if you’ve accurately tracked all your donations? Learn how to identify errors and omissions in your database, and get your data working for you again.

For more information on Young Associates Data Smart services click here

The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is continuing to accept nominations for the 2013 MARTY awards! Currently into its 19th year, the  2013 MARTY Awards honour and support established as well as emerging artists in the community for their artistic achievement. The deadline for submissions is February 4, 2013 at 4 p.m. Please click here for to watch the official video!

MARTY AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

•    Literary Arts
•    Media Arts
•    Performing Arts

•    Performing Arts Groups
•    Visual Arts

Each category honours an emerging artist and established artist with all winners receiving a cash prize of $1000, extensive media coverage and recognition at the MARTYs Arts Award ceremony.  In addition to recognizing local talent, special awards are presented to individuals who have nurtured the development of the arts in the City of Mississauga.

SPECIAL MARTY AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

•    Volunteer of the Year Award
•    Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts Award
•    People’s Choice Award
•    Creative Community Award

Once all of the nominations for the awards have been collected, the general public will be invited to vote for their favourite artist in the running for the People’s Choice Award through the Mississauga Art Council’s website. Nominate yourself or a deserving artist today!

Nomination forms are now available on the MAC website at www.mississaugaartscouncil.com. Please call 905-615-4278 for additional information. Nomination packages may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by courier to the Mississauga Arts Council office located at 300 City Centre Dr. Suite 1055, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C9. Emailed, faxed or incomplete nomination packages will not be accepted. Please follow us on Twitter @MissArtsCouncil and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MissArtsCouncil for daily updates.

Complete with extensive media coverage and a red carpet kick-off, this year’s MARTY Awards celebration will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre (4141 Living Arts Drive).

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 at 4 p.m.

Media Contact: Luiza Sadowski

Communications Coordinator, Mississauga Arts Council
Tel: 905-615-4212 Email: media@mississaugaartscouncil.com

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Launch of the 2013–14 EnAbling Change Program

We are pleased to launch the 2013–14 EnAbling Change Program. We are looking for non-profit organizations that want to be leaders in accessibility.

The EnAbling Change Program is an initiative of the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) that provides financial support and expertise to organizations to educate an industry or sector across the province on its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The program funds a limited number of large-scale projects that have an impact across the province. The program also funds projects that meet additional goals such as developing innovative approaches to increasing accessibility awareness and that promote Ontario as a world leader in accessibility.

Any projected funded will require an evaluation component to measure the outcomes against the objectives.

New this year

EnAbling Change applications are made through Grants Ontario, an online grant application system.

Applying for a grant is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. The first step is to create your ONe-key account and ID. ONe-key is used for secure access to the Government of Ontario system.
2. Next you request an Enrolment ID and PIN that will give you access to the Grants Ontario System.
3. The last step is to log into the Grants Ontario System using your new ID and PIN. From here you can continue to apply for a grant.

The deadline to submit complete your EnAbling Change application through Grants Ontario is Monday February 4, 2013.

About the EnAbling Change Program:

Eligibility

The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) will only fund a limited number of projects that meet specific criteria and deliver on set priorities. This program DOES NOT provide funding for building renovations such as ramps, lifts or elevators.

Applicants must be incorporated non-profits that:

• represent an entire industry or sector and/or
• have the ability to reach and influence an industry or sector across the province

Applicants may partner with other organizations to deliver the project goals. Continue reading →