CCI is a member-based, not-for-profit arts service organization that serves the arts presenting industry in Ontario. Our network is comprised of performing arts centres, municipal venue presenters, academic venue presenters, festivals, artistic companies, performing artists, artist managers, arts consultants and individuals who work collaboratively to improve arts presentation practice in the Province of Ontario.
CCI’s primary focus is on the health of its members and their organizations. CCI operates a number of participatory programs and services that help members build capacity, develop leadership and create opportunities to grow and diversify their audiences.
Mission
To develop Ontario’s presenting arts leadership through networking and professional development
Vision
A live performance for everyone in Ontario: an active curator for the performing arts in every community: a lively engagement between the two.
Values
We value the participation of our professional and volunteer presenters, artists, artist representatives and business consultants by:
- Encouraging, supporting & developing groups that present professional performing arts in Ontario communities
- Fostering networking, professional development, advocacy & access to resources
- Supporting our members’ curatorial visions
- Fostering and encouraging collegiality, trust, and openness within our membership
- Encouraging the presentation of new art forms and the appreciation of quality and engaging performing arts performances
- Developing strong & healthy leadership to sustain Ontario’s arts presenting industry