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A native of Mermaid, Prince Edward Island, Cate Proctor is Founder and Principal of Proctor Shift Consulting, an arts-sector-focused, evidence-based practice. Working more than 20 years in senior arts administration, creative industries, and consulting roles, she has influenced creative cultural sector development at macro and micro levels. Her business expertise includes strategic planning, public relations, communications, research, public presentations, theatre operations, festival management, and building multi-sector partnerships. Her work has advanced business development, community-building, audience engagement and non-profit operational management successfully guiding venue and event operations, ultimately advancing financial stability. She co-authored the Arts and Culture chapter in the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative's 2020 presentation of the Alternative Federal Budget. She is a Board member for Evolution Theatre (Ottawa), Co-chair of Mass Culture's Policy and Research Working Group, and an active member of Arts Consultants Canada as well as other arts councils and advisory boards. In 2017, Cate was awarded a Canada 150 Sesquicentennial Pin by Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier for her contribution to Arts and Culture. Cate works independently or collaboratively with consulting colleagues, artists, arts organizations, academic institutions, business partners, and others. Clientele include Mass Culture, the National Arts Centre, the Canadian Dance Assembly, Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa Cultural Alliance, Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA), University of Ottawa, Propeller Dance, Music PEI, this town is small Inc., Artisans on Main, and others. Cate holds an Executive Master of Business Administration, a Certified International Trade Professional certificate, and post-secondary diplomas for marketing and audio production. She combines both academic and consultant-driven research findings into her first book publication to assist arts administrators and community builders in their public relations, partnership and advocacy roles. Leverage the Arts Ecosystem to Influence Local Prosperity was published in 2020. Additional information is available on Cate's LinkedIn profile or at www.proctorshiftconsulting.com.
A concise summary of relationships that constitute the arts ecosystem; valuable for partnership development and arts advocacy, particularly for rural and remote communities. This book will remain close at hand when working on strategies and tools for economic development with a focus on secondary cultural development, for arts advocacy. Felicity Buckell Conseil des arts Temiskaming Arts Council, Ontario (Canada) As a smart, easy reference guide for arts and cultural managers, this book is brimming with tested, practical strategies anyone can use to create sturdy partnerships, allies and purposeful relationships in their communities. Nathan Medd Managing Director, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Alberta (Canada) Ms. Proctor's handbook is an excellent partnership development tool that will help artists and arts administrators communicate the value of cultural products and experiences as being 'worth paying for'. By expanding support for artists, we will no doubt positively impact community development as well as our collective health and well-being. Donald Arsenault (Retired) Social Development Officer and Manager, Government of Canada Cate Proctor's guide clearly lays out key factors that determine success: understanding the cultural ecosystem and its' diverse stakeholders, appreciating the value of our own organization, assessing the value of our assets and how to maximize support. It provides practical insights, implementable strategies, and a reassuring voice for beleaguered administrators. Guy Rogers Executive Director, English Language Arts Network, Quebec (Canada) I am impressed at how Ms. Proctor has gathered the pertinent arguments on the broad benefits of supporting the arts, along with some good practical suggestions on how to do so. Diane Davy Executive Director, Work in Culture, Ontario (Canada) I wish I had this book when I was actively producing. Gretha Rose President, Cellar Door Production Inc. The author brings to light challenges and practical solutions facing arts administrators, artists and indeed the broader entertainment and sports sector. The reader benefits from these perspectives as well as realizing that we within the sector are not alone in facing these challenges. We are a community. Tom Moser Partner - Global Marketing Partners, Florida (USA)
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