Étude faisabilité - English

Guy Mariette

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8627, Rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury, bureau 206 Edmonton (Alberta) T6C 3N1 Téléphone: [phone], poste 4 Télécopieur: [phone] Courriel: [e-mail] Feasibility Study for the Development of a Network of Francophone Performing Arts Presenters in Alberta Submitted by Mariette Rainville, Consultant Les entreprises Entre Nous Edmonton, AB [e-mail] August 2004 Table of contents 1. Introduction and Background to the Study……………….………. 4 2. Methodology and Target Groups of the Study.…………………… 4-5 3. The “RAFA” 3.1. Its Vision……………….……………………………………….…………… 5 3.2. Its Mission……………………………………….…………. 5 3.3. Its Mandate………………………………………………………….……… 5 4. The Réseau Cent Gains (AB+) 4.1. Its Vision…………..……………………………………………….………. 6 4.2. Its Objectives………….…………………… 6 4.3. Its Clients…………………………………………….……. 6 5. Dissemination of Francophone Performing Arts and the Francophone Community Groups in Alberta…..…….…………… 6-10 Table 5.1. Overview of the Annual Artistic Programming…..………………………… 7-8 Table 5.2. Professional Services Desired in French…………………………………… 9 Table 5.3. Anticipated Partnering with the RAFA……………………. 10 6. Dissemination of Francophone Performing Arts and the Francophone Schools in Alberta…………………………………. 11-15 Table 6.1. Professional Services Desired in French ………….……………….……….. 11 Table 6.2. Artistic Training Desired in French ………………………………………... 12 Table 6.3. Francophone Arts and Culture in the School… ...

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Submitted by    Mariette Rainville, Consultant Les entreprises Entre Nous Edmonton, AB [e-mail]     August 2004

                    Feasibility Study for the Development of a Network of Francophone Performing Arts Presenters in Alberta              

 

Table of contents 1.    4Introduction and Background to the Study..

2. Methodology and Target Groups of the Study. 4-5

3. The RAFA  3.1.   Its Vision.. 5   3.2.   Its Mission.. 5   3.3.   Its Mandate. 5  

4. TheRéseau Cent Gains (AB+)  4.1.   Its Vision.... 6   4.2.   Its Objectives.. 6   4.3.   Its Clients... 6  

5.   Dissemination of Francophone Performing Arts and the Francophone Community Groups in Alberta... 6-10   Table 5.1. Overview of the Annual Artistic Programming.. 7-8   Table 5.2. Professional Services Desired in French 9   Table 5.3. Anticipated Partnering with the RAFA. 10

6. Dissemination of Francophone Performing Arts and the Francophone Schools in Alberta. 11-15 Table 6.1. Professional Services Desired in French .... 11   Table 6.2. Artistic Training Desired in French ... 12 Table 6.3. Francophone Arts and Culture in the School..... 13-14   Table 6.4. Anticipated Partnering with the RAFA. 14-15  

7. Dissemination of Francophone Performing Arts and the French Immersion Schools in Alberta.. 15-21 Table 7.1. Overview of French Productions Presented in Schools.. 16   Table 7.2. Professional Services Desired in French  17   Table 7.3. Artistic Training Desired in French... 18 Table 7.4. Examples of Francophone Arts and Culture Integration in the Classroom......... 18-19   Table 7.5. Relevance of Integrating Francophone Arts and Culture .. 19-20   Table 7.6. Anticipated Partnering with the RAFA. 20-21   8.   Dissemination of Francophone Performing Arts and the Anglophone Presenters in Alberta (Organisations and Agencies).. 22-24 Table 8.1. Information Relating to the Artistic Programming... 22 Table 8.2. Information Relating to the Dissemination Cycle.. 23   Table 8.3. Desired Partnering with the RAFA... 23

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  9.   Profiles of Networks of Francophone Presenters in Canadian Minority Environments... 24-26 9.1.   Conseil culturel et artistique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique    (Francophone Cultural and Artistic Council of British Columbia)..   24-25 9.2.   Réseau Atlantique de diffusion des arts de la scène(Atlantic Performing Arts Dissemination Network). 25 9.3.   Réseau Ontario(Ontario Network) 25-26

10. Overview of the Annual Operating Costs of theRéseau Cent Gains (AB+)... 27

11.  28-30Recommendations and Suggestions for Strategic Action .

APPENDICES: Appendix 1: Annual Festivals and Events in Alberta that Offer Artistic and Cultural Programming in French. 31 Appendix 2: Alberta Community and Educational Agencies and Organisations that have Returned the Questionnaire....... 32-33                                                            

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1. Introduction This feasibility study on the development of a network of Francophone performing arts presenters in Alberta was conducted by theRegroupement and background to artistique francophone de lAlberta(Francophone Artistic Assembly of Alberta),also known as the RAFA. the stud In May 2003, the members of the RAFA adopted the 2004-2009 five-year plan. This plan outlines the work to be accomplished in three areas: communication and coordination, funding and development assistance, representativeness and networking. In the area of communication and coordination, one of the priorities will be to coordinate and unite the efforts of stakeholders in the field of arts and culture in order to maximise the benefits. One of the main activities to achieve this result will be the implementation of a network of performing arts presenters. TheRéseau Cent Gains (AB+)was created in October 2003 and an official memorandum of understanding was developed to establish the structure and delimit the operation of the network. Thanks to the financial contribution of Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, the RAFA launched this study in November 2003. The purpose of the study was to provide the network with a mechanism to strengthen its structure and provide guidance and stability throughout its developmental phase. We realise that some of the information collected will appear to fall outside the frame of reference of this study. However, since this study was the first consultation of the various communities of Alberta conducted by the RAFA since its creation in 2002, we felt it was appropriate to communicate all the information pertaining to the needs of the various stakeholders in matters of Francophone arts and culture collected for this study. This data will be reviewed by members of the Board of Directors subsequently. Finally, the RAFA and the consultant who conducted this study would like to thank all the presenters and community and school stakeholders who have participated in the consultation pr t o h c a e n s k s     t b h y e     c S o e n c t r r é ibuting their time and  expertise. We would also like to tariat francophone of Alberta Community Development for funding the English translation of this document.     The information and data contained in this document were obtained through questionnaires and telephone interviews. Given the target groups, the questionnaires were developed in both French and English. The method of distribution of the questionnaire was left to each target group. In the majority of cases, the questionnaire was sent by mail. Five days after the mailing, a copy was sent by Internet or fax. This allowed the stakeholders to complete the questionnaire either electronically or by hand. Target groups had the choice to return the questionnaire by mail, by Internet or by fax. To collect as many questionnaires as possible, two follow-ups, either by telephone or by email, were made with each of the target groups.

2. Methodology and target groups of the study

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3. The RAFA

4. TheRéseau Cent Gains (AB+)  

The groups targeted by the study are: •   Albertas Francophone communities groups •   Albertas Francophone and French immersion schools •   presenters of Alberta  member organisations and agenciesAnglophone of Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta (ATAA) •   Francophone networks of presenters in Canadian minority environments   Created in February 2002, the RAFA is a non-profit provincial organisation incorporated as the official representative of Francophone organisations working in the field of arts and culture in Alberta.   3.1.   Its Vision To unite Francophone organisations in order to further develop and advance the arts in Alberta, thereby contributing to the promotion of the various cultural expressions in the French language. 3.2.   Its Mission To foster artistic development, mainly by promoting the union of the different Alberta organisations and stakeholders involved in the arts. 3.3.   Its Mandate •   To represent Francophone arts regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally. •   To ensure artistic development by supporting creation, training, promotion and dissemination initiatives. •   To act as an effective pressure group in expressing our positions and defending our jurisdictions by promoting the principle of equity with respect to Francophone representation. •   To describe situations and ensure the follow-up to decisions taken by one group or another by transmitting the information to members.     TheRéseau Cent Gains (AB+)was established in October 2003 as the network of Francophone performing arts presenters in Alberta. At the same time, its structure was defined through an official memorandum of understanding and a working committee was established. At the May 2004 annual general meeting, members of the RAFA adopted a motion making the networks ad hoc committee a permanent committee of the organisation.   4.1.   Its Vision To develop and establish a framework and create an environment conducive to the dissemination and long term maintenance of Francophone performing arts.  

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5. Dissemination of Francophone performing arts and the Francophone community groups in Alberta

4.2. I TS O BJECTIVES   •   To promote collaboration between performing arts presenters and producers through regular meetings. •   To ensure the long term dissemination of Albertas Francophone art products through modern communication links between performing arts presenters and producers. •   of Albertas Francophone art products byTo ensure greater visibility adapting marketing approaches based on needs and making full use of the network. •   To ensure the quality of dissemination infrastructures. •   To foster the training and professional development of its members. •   promote the development and education of Francophone audiences inTo Alberta. •   foster a broader dissemination of Albertas Francophone artTo products.   4.3.   Its Clients •   Albertas Francophone and Francophile audiences •   Canadas Francophone audiences •   International Francophone audiences     The information collected from Francophone community organisations was aimed at identifying potential presenters. Therefore, in order to identify other organisations interested in producing a show during an event, the study purposely did not consult Francophone organisations that work exclusively in the field of arts and culture. A total of thirty eight (38) community organisations throughout the province were targeted for consultation. Fourteen (14) of these organisations, or 36.8%, completed the questionnaire (see Appendix 2 for a list of these organisations). The data collected was compiled into three categories and presented in tables. The tables content must be viewed as an overview of what the 14 organisations participating in the study produce and not an actual picture of what is being achieved across the province in the field of arts and culture. It is also important to keep in mind that out of the 14 organisations that responded, 10 present shows and artistic and cultural productions on an annual and regular basis through cultural activities. The three categories are: 5.1   Overview of the Annual Artistic Programming 5.2   Professional Services Desired in French 5.3   Anticipated Partnering with the RAFA

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Category Traditional/ethnic Tap dancing Modern  

Category Comedy Contemporary Monologue

Table 5.1 Overview of the annual artistic programming   DANCE   Type of presentation or production and event  Time of year within which they take place a)   Various presentations and concerts by the  Variable d B a lé nce  g o r r oupsVol-au-Vent,La Girandole, s d b)   Regular performances by the individual associations or upon invitation to take part in annual and special events THEATRE   Type of presentation or production and event Time of year within which they take place éâtr   la Variable a)   S V o a c r i i é o t u é s d p e l t a h y é s â p t r r o e d d u e c   e C d a   l b g y a   ry Ul a n n it d h local e, groups b)   The plays were presented in three different contexts: tours across the province, annual cultural events and during annual gatherings such asle Rond Point,le Colloque annuel de la FPFA(annual meeting of the Federation of Francophone Parents of Alberta) S C h a o b w a s a   n à d s   u c c o r n e rtcegnirud stivitca suchies the  as  a  anduannhol dali W  sy etnina rpS dring  ne A play that toured the province. The play aimed at Variable raising awareness of the importance of French education for the children of exogamous families VISUAL ARTS   Type of presentation or production and event Time of year within which they take place rtistic and craft displays during annual or special Variable A events VARIETY SHOWS   Type of presentation or production and event Time of year within which they take place a)    and OctoberAnnual shows starring renowned March Francophone artists as part of theRendez- vous de la francophonieseries and the annual productionLe Rirewith Francophone artists and amateurs from Alberta b)   Presentations by local artists during theRond Point   Magic VariableShows aimed at youth within the school context Some regional chapters of the French Canadian Association of Alberta have shown an interest in producing comedy and magic shows.

Puppets Historical Amateur

Category Exhibition

Category Comedy

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  MUSIC   Category Type of presentation or production and event  Time of year within which they take place o /R a)   Presentations featuring performers from times Various P Tra p diti o o c n k a   l/Ethnic  Québec along with Alberta artists during the year throughout events such asCoup de curand theRendez- Jazz vous de la francophonie   Vocal b)   Performances by Francophone musicians and Country/Western   singers from Alberta and Western Canada and concerts by Albertas Francophone choirs c)   During events such asCoup de cur,Cabane à sucre,aS-tnisttieanJeap-B,Festival de la Moisson, é Saint-Jena BseM lad ossoi ; sn al ,     Sioér efacariein vanaarCevihd l , r     de la Facult S o o é u s p i e e r ,Ftêcoanfre    -a etnitanranoil, l   Poond  taerbeni R   int,Soirée de p OTHERS   Category Type of presentation or production and event Time of year within which they take place Hosting/MCing  a)    and FridArtistic and cultural shows/performances at theCité francophones Ptite scène . ya s  sy adrutaS b)   Special activities such as afternoon cocktails, book launches, disc launches, etc. Activity and a)    Based Reading activities  storytelling time  on to the date Workshop Leadership b)   Make-up and handicraft activities  of the event c)   Durinco-albertaine, J M o arc n h é g é     e d v e e   n N t o s ë s l cu  ,J h o a u s r   ée mnale ondivierudL F   tê erfna , ur e internationale de lenfant,Colloque annuel    

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Table 5.2 Professional services desired in French Musica)   Musicians to play ambience music during activities such as a wine and cheese during a symposium b)   Offering music workshops for adults and students c)   Francophone musicians d)   Artists who will agree to a fee of less than $650 Songƒ   Artists who will agree to a fee of less than $650 Dancea)   Artists who will agree to a fee of less than $650 b)   Dance workshops for children during an annual symposium Theatrea)   Theatre workshops for the various regions b)   Theatre workshops for children during an annual symposium Visual Artsƒ   Artists to offer fine arts workshops for children and adults Othersa)   Training workshops on planning and managing a marketing campaign for a cultural artistic event b)   (musicians and comedians) from Alberta for a family-Francophone artists related artistic activity during an annual general meeting c)   Using the RAFA to organize and coordinate the entertainment component of theRond Point music, theatre, etc. d)   Hosts/MCs for specific cultural activities and events e)   Artists for handicraft workshops for adults

                                 

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Table 5.3 Anticipated partnering with the RAFA   Partnering that coulda)   Providing access to a directory of Francophone artists working benefit the communityin a variety of artistic disciplines, including classical music and groupsopera b)   Providing support services to assist in identifying funding sources and completing grant applications c)   Providing opportunities to share ideas and to network among member organisations of the RAFA d)   Assisting in offering workshops for children e)   Providing access to artists-in-residence projects f)   Setting up a regional tour of Francophone artists g)   Developing exchange mechanisms to disseminate information related to the profiles of Francophone artists and Francophone cultural and artistic events from Western Canada and Canada offered in Alberta h)   Assuming responsibility for the organisation of a presentation/performance during theRond Point   i)   Sharing the expenses of artist travelling across the province j)   Establishing various networking mechanisms k)   In anticipation of the eventual establishment of a Francophone college, generating interest in the development of a credited training program in the field of arts and culture l)   Assisting with advertising Partnering viewed asa)   Implementing a database of Albertas Francophone artists and contributing to theupdating it on a regular basis success of Francophone artists b)   Organising an annual showcase and to  F t r h e e n  i c n h f   l l u a e n n g c u e a   g o e f  c)   Coordinating the workshops to be offered   cultural expressions in d)   Ensuring a broad distribution of promotional material on Alberta showcase e)   Creating a cinema and video promotion chain f)   Creating an association for writers and script writers

  With respect to the community groups, the needs are numerous, varied and urgent. In addition to the matter of dissemination, a majority of the organisations who participated in the study have expressed the need for a number of support services and programs in the field of arts and culture.      

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6. Dissemination of Thirteen (13), or 52%, of the twenty five (25) Francophone schools in Francophone Alberta, completed the questionnaire. performing arts and The data collected was compiled into four categories and presented in four the Francophone tables: schools in Alberta 6.1   Professional Services Desired in French 6.2   Artistic Training Desired in French 6.3   Francophone Arts and Culture in the School 6.4   Anticipated Partnering with the RAFA    

Table 6.1 Professional services desired in French   Music ƒ   Interest in artistic performances in the school Song ƒ   Interest in artistic performances in the school Dance ƒ   Interest in artistic performances in the school Theatre ƒ   Interest in artistic performances in the school Literary Arts ƒ   Professional artists to assist with the artistic training of students Visual Arts ƒ   Professional artists to assist with the artistic training of students Note applicable to ƒ   Professional artists to assist with the artistic training of students. each of the  theSince these artists will have ren,   artistic disciplines abe  tleexo esprum y b ts nce on the childa d rice tnilfeu o  tngliil wbena dcn hF er lni wellvesemses th travel to the different regions General a)   Francophone music teachers comments b)   Generally, schools have limited financial resources to provide services, to book performances and for other art-related initiatives. The amount of money that can be invested in such activities during the year varies from school to school. One of the 13 schools that responded to the questionnaire, a low enrolment school, did not have the ability to allocate a budget to the field of arts and culture. The other 12 schools reported that the average amount of money allotted to an artistic discipline ranged between $200 and $400 per year. Finally, in the case of some schools, the budget is administered by the school board

           

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