ArtistProducerResource.com is a free, searchable online encyclopedia of information, resources, tools, and templates for producing independent performance work in Canada.
The PDU is a year-long program from October to June for emerging producers to grow, learn, and thrive in the arts industry. Generator’s goal is to offer targeted support, resources and opportunities while prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity, with a focus on expanding and deepening the community we serve.
From budgeting basics to HST, our Financial Literacy programs use theory and practical tools to teach the fundamentals of financial management for creatives.
Company Collaborators and Resident Companies participate in our co-working environment, and receive training and coaching from Generator.
Uncover the latest research and engage in emergent conversations around the re-imagination of governance in arts and culture organizations and spaces.
Bookable consultations and brainstorms with Generator staff to help tackle a specific challenge in the comfort and flexibility of a private session.
In partnership with the City of Brampton, Generator offered a Community of Learning program in Fall 2020, bringing together 32 Brampton-based artists for co-learning and mentorship.
This 2019-2020 transformative justice pilot project was about finding ways into healing and transformation, and addressing harassment, in Toronto’s dance sector.
A 2018 training program for a cohort of six artists and journalists in live performance criticism—bringing new perspectives to the critical landscape in Toronto.
In-person and online events focusing on timely, important issues facing independent artists.
Incubating at Generator from 2020 to 2022, this collective is building a support network for freelance, live performance Production Managers, Technical Directors, and related Arts Workers in Canada.
Did you know the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act ("ONCA") came into force on October 19, 2021 and groups have until October 19, 2024 to complete it?
Generator has designed a program to work with small Ontario incorporated not-for-profits and charitable organizations to prepare for the change.
The Artist-Producer Lab (APL) is a revamp of Generator’s popular signature activity, the Artist Producer Training Program. The APL brings together a cohort of emerging artist-producers to hone their competencies, networks, and critical skills to better thrive as artist-producers in the indie sector, and to participate in the progressive sector change they wish to see. Participants work as a cohort, one-on-one with an individualized mentor, and with the Generator staff to develop their own micro sector research project.