Cultural Spaces - Mini-Workshops
Held November 22-23, 2011
Western Front Artist-Run Centre
Cultural Spaces (Cultural Services, City of Vancouver) offered four half-day workshops provided by various experts and colleagues from the cultural community. Use the links below to access educational resources from the workshops.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Tuesday, November 22
1. Leasing Fundamentals
- Martha Burton – a Partner in Renewal, leasing specialist and partner, Renewal
Designed to provide a basic foundation in real estate leasing practices including, lease agreements and schedules attached to the main documents. Commercial leases require comprehension of several interrelated factors; you will take away terminology and key clauses found in most leases. We will examine the entire leasing process. Martha’s session at the 2010 Social Purpose Real Estate Conference was a big hit. Hand-outs will be provided.
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2. Planning to Meet Your Space Needs (and Beyond)
- Jacquie Gijssen, Senior Cultural Planner - Cultural Services, COV
- Edward Wood, Manager Capital Maintenance - Facilities Design & Management, COV
Finding, securing and looking after the right space for your organization's needs involves a series of decisions, ideally based on solid information. How do you know if the space you want to rent/lease/own is the right size? Can you afford the needed renovations/tenant improvements or long term operating costs? Is it the right location? What kind of care will the space need in the long term? Is there even a demand in the community for the type of space you are proposing?
Good planning is essential to making informed decisions at each stage of the facility development and operation process and to delivering the best space possible. Join two City staff who deal with planning for space acquisition, operation and recapitalization for a quick primer on this important subject.
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Wednesday, November 23
3. Navigating City Hall
- Diana Leung, Cultural Services - City of Vancouver
- Andrea Law, Assistant Supervisor, Development Services – City of Vancouver
- Ron Dyck, Program Manager, Licenses and Inspections – City of Vancouver
- Hean Chiang, Manager, Business Licenses - City of Vancouver
You have your project concept and a potential space. But what kinds of City approvals are required? Get an overview of City permits and licenses, and learn what applies to your project. As a venue/space operator, you are responsible for meeting City by-laws. Be informed. Be prepared.
- Links and contacts
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4. Special Event Permits and Licences: A Primer
- Diana Leung, Cultural Services - City of Vancouver
- Special Events Captain, Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services – City of Vancouver
- Lucia Cumerlato, Liquor License Coordinator, Licenses and Inspections – City of Vancouver
- Other relevant City Staff
Looking to host an event in Vancouver? Have you considered all the safety elements? The liquor license? How do you mitigate impacts on your neighbours? This mini-workshop covers the basics whether your event is indoors or outdoors, in the street or in a park.
- Links and contacts
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