The Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund is a capacity-building program for creative sector organizations seeking support for substantive restructuring, mergers, structured partnerships, hibernations, and wind-downs.
In this series of video case studies, six participants from the program share their experience and insights into navigating change with the support of the CAT Fund.
“Change is hard, and it takes a lot of work, and it can feel very heavy. And yet you do see these really wonderful glimpses of success and greatness that keep you going.”
CAT Fund participant Wendy Rading, Arts Etobicoke
This video case study series was produced by BLVE Consults.
The CAT Fund is made possible through the support of the City of Toronto, the Metcalf Foundation, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Ontario Arts Council. It is administered by Work in Culture.
Please visit workinculture.ca/programs/cat-fund for more information about the CAT Fund.
The Catalytic Effect: Arts Etobicoke
In this video, Arts Etobicoke executive director Wendy Rading discusses what they learned about structured partnerships as part of their participation in the CAT Fund.
The Catalytic Effect: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
In this video, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre managing director Daniel Carter talks about their experience in substantive restructuring as part of their participation in the CAT Fund.
The Catalytic Effect: Mabelle Arts
In this video, Mabelle Arts director of operations Karen Kew shares their experience with substantive restructuring as part of their participation in the CAT Fund.
The Catalytic Effect: Peggy Baker Dance Projects
In this video, Peggy Baker Dance Projects producer and manager Meredith Potter shares their experience planning a wind-down as part of their participation in the CAT Fund.
The Catalytic Effect: Polaris Music Prize
In this video, Polaris Music Prize executive director Amber Moyle shares their learnings around substantive restructuring as part of their participation in the CAT Fund.
The Catalytic Effect: Sedina Fiati
In this video, consultant and CAT Fund researcher Sedina Fiati talks about their work bridging the world of the arts with social justice to support tangible change.