A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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accessibility
The act of ensuring people of all abilities have opportunities to participate fully in everyday life. Accessibility refers to the ability to access and benefit from a system, service, product, or environment.
advisory committee or panel
A group that convenes to advise upon issues, policies, or programs. MAC engages artists, arts administrators, and/or community members with experience relevant to a particular topic to participate in its advisory committees or panels.
apprenticeship
A formal arrangement in which someone learns an art, skill, or trade.
arm’s-length government agency
An entity of government that operates independently. An arm’s-length agency is governed by a board of directors, as opposed to a department that reports directly to a minister.
The Manitoba Arts Council is an arm’s-length government agency, which means that grant decisions can be made independently of political influence.
artistic merit
A standard exhibited by creative work or artistic product or practice that is characterized by such qualities as experimentation, clarity, rigour, relevance, and cultural integrity.
arts groups (including collectives)
artists’ fees
Compensation paid to artists for their work or for the use of their work. There are standard rates established in most artistic disciplines.
See MAC’s Professional Fees webpage.
See also professional fees and honorarium.
arts/cultural professional
A professional in the arts, recognized by their peers, whose work supports and facilitates the arts in an arts discipline (i.e., administrators, producers, technicians, editors, cultural connectors, etc.).
assessor
See peer assessor.
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barriers to accessing the arts
Limitations to one’s ability to experience arts, engage with artists, or take advantage of services including arts funding, etc. Examples of barriers include being part of specific populations that have been historically underserved based on ability, culture, socio-economic status, gender, location, sexual orientation, and/or living outside of the Winnipeg region.
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capital expenses
The purchase of equipment and other permanent assets that have a lasting value of more than one year.
community engaged projects
A project that offers the audience participation beyond a conventional presentation. This project aims to deepen the relationship between the audience, the touring artist(s), the presenter and the art form. Examples include Q&A’s, artist talks, and workshops involving the community.
community not-for-profit organization
- is governed by a board of directors or an advisory body responsible for the organization
- has been active in the province for at least one year prior to applying
- engages in artistic and/or cultural activity
- is based in Manitoba
- operates as a not-for profit
conflict of interest
MAC defines “conflict of interest” as a situation in which a nominator or an assessor could benefit from an assessment decision, whether that decision is to award or decline. This benefit may be personal, professional, or financial. A conflict of interest may also refer to a situation in which an assessor could be perceived as having a bias towards or against an application.
copyright
The exclusive right to copy a creative work, or to license others to copy a creative work; may include the right to publish, adapt, produce, reproduce, perform, translate, rent, etc.
critical diversity (in MAC panels)
The equal inclusion of people from varied backgrounds. It especially refers to inclusion of members of groups who have been historically marginalized.
cultural appropriation
The unacknowledged or inappropriate use of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of a cultural group by people not of that cultural group, typically those from a more historically privileged group.
cultural integrity
The practice of respecting and honouring the ownership of materials, traditions, and knowledges that originate from a particular culture or community. Cultural integrity can be demonstrated by following cultural protocols (rules): properly acknowledging and compensating contributors; and using materials in ethical and informed ways. Procedures may differ when representing one’s own culture versus another culture. See the Cultural Integrity webpage for further details.
curriculum vitae (CV)
A document that outlines an individual’s education and professional artistic/cultural activities including public presentation and publication, awards, and accomplishments. An abridged version of this document is called a resume.
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D/deaf
Used as a collective noun to refer to both those “Deaf” people who identify with the Deaf culture and those “deaf” people who do not.
disability
A condition that limits a person’s daily activities. People with disabilities may have short-term or long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments, which, by interacting with various barriers, may hinder their participation on an equal basis with others.
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emerging artist
See professional artist.
established artist
See professional artist.
equity
A principle that refers to fairness and justice in both process and outcome. Equity differs from equality in recognizing that everyone has different circumstances and needs, and that imbalances must be recognized and addressed.
Equity in the context of Manitoba’s arts sector can mean ensuring that all Manitobans are free from barriers to accessing the arts.
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final report
A form or document completed by grant recipients that accounts for activities supported through a MAC grant. This documentation is submitted after the activity has ended.
For more information, see the Reporting on Your Project webpage.
Francophone
A person who speaks French.
funding agreement
A legal and binding agreement between the Manitoba Arts Council and an individual, group, or organization which outlines their responsibilities as a grant recipient.
G
governance
The system by which an organization makes and implements decisions in pursuit of its objectives, and the way in which it empowers its leadership to take accountability for those decisions.
H
honorarium
Compensation paid to an individual which is mutually agreed upon by the payer and payee.
See also professional fees and artists’ fees.
I
Indigenous
Indigenous is the collective name for the original peoples of Turtle Island (North America), who are comprised of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and non-status peoples (see definition of non-status).
Only Indigenous people whose communities of origin are within Canada are eligible to apply to the Indigenous 360 program. Other eligibility criteria apply.
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
An individual whose role within Indigenous communities (First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and non-status) supports the preservation, retention, maintenance, and knowledge transfer of specific Indigenous worldviews, cultural practices, and traditions through art and creative practice.
Indigenous-led organization
Indigenous led organizations have:
- Indigenous people who are central to the organization’s governance, vision, delivery, and decision-making.
- A board of directors or an identified governance group with oversight and decision-making authority, made up of at least 51% First Nations, Métis, or Inuit individuals.
- 51% Indigenous staff (including executive and senior levels).
in-kind donation
Non-monetary donation of materials or services to an individual, group, or organization in support of a project. The value of the materials or services can be estimated in financial terms.
interdisciplinary
A characteristic of artistic activity that integrates and transforms distinct art forms into a new work outside the usual framework of the contributing art forms.
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mandate
A directive or official instruction created by the leadership of an organization that establishes the parameters of the organization’s existence.
matching revenue
Revenue from sources other than the Manitoba Arts Council that is equal to or greater than the grant money requested.
mentor
An individual with extensive knowledge and experience in a particular art form or practice who transmits this knowledge to another (usually less experienced) person.
mentorship
A relationship in which a mentor encourages and provides guidance to a less experienced person.
mission
A statement that details an organization’s primary purpose.
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non-status
Any First Nations person who is not registered with the Canadian federal government or is not registered to a band which signed a treaty with the Crown. This includes any person from a family who has lost their treaty status.
northern and/or remote community
A community that is located above the 53rd parallel and/or with limited access to public services and resources (such as fly-in communities or communities with no provincial road access).
O
operating grant
A grant awarded to an arts organization for the purpose of supporting the ongoing operating costs and the delivery of arts and cultural programming and services throughout a fiscal year.
organizational capacity building
Activity undertaken by an organization to build, maintain, and strengthen skills, infrastructure, and resources. This activity is outside of an organization’s regular programming and operations.
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peer assessment
A process in which a group of external assessors is hired by MAC to evaluate the grant applications it receives. Peer assessment is the primary method MAC uses to make granting decisions.
See the Granting Decision Process for further details.
peer assessor
Qualified artists, arts/cultural professionals, or Indigenous Knowledge Keepers with experience and knowledge relevant to the applications under consideration. They are individuals capable of making an informed assessment of grant applications, and of awarding funds.
professional artist
An individual who has a practice in an artistic field, including craft, dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts.
To be considered eligible for funding at MAC as a professional artist, an applicant must meet at least three of the following criteria:
- be recognized as a professional by their peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition);
- have specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions);
- show significant commitment to their art practice;
- have a history of professional public presentation, publication, or being engaged with a practice in a public context;
- have received compensation for their artistic work at a level consistent with other professionals working in the same art form.
emerging artist:
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- is in the early stages of their professional career and beyond basic training;
- has up to five years of artistic activity, not including student work; and
- has a minimum of one professional presentation or publication.
mid-career artist:
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- has between five and 15 years of professional activity; and
- has a minimum of three professional presentations or publications.
established artist:
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- has more than 15 years of professional activity;
- has a minimum of five professional presentations or publications;
- has received compensation for their artistic work at a level consistent with other professionals working in the same art form.
professional arts group
- a group, ensemble or collective made up of two or more members working in an artistic practice;
- has a majority of members that are professional Manitoba artists;
- engages and pays professional fees to artists;
- must be able to receive a grant payable to its name.
professional arts organization
- supports professional artistic work in any discipline;
- is led by paid, qualified professional personnel;
- is governed by a board of directors or an advisory body responsible for the organization;
- engages or supports professional artists and pays professional fees to artists;
- is based in Manitoba and has been active in the province for at least one year prior to applying;
- is incorporated;
- operates as a not-for-profit;
- operates as for-profit (publishers only).
professional arts service organization
- supports the development of professional artists and the art form
- is led by paid qualified personnel
- has professional membership
- is governed by a board of directors or an advisory body responsible for the organization
- has been active in the province for a at least one year prior to applying
- is based in Manitoba
- operates as a not-for profit
professional development
The increase of knowledge or skill through study, research, workshops, apprenticeships, mentorships, residencies, etc.
professional fees
Standard rates established by service organizations in each field of practice. See MAC’s Professional Fees webpage.
See also artists’ fees and honorarium.
profile (in Manipogo)
An account in Manipogo, MAC’s online application system, that serves as an access point for:
- applicants to apply for and manage their grants
- assessors to evaluate grant applications, and
- nominators to submit a candidate for a prize
project grant
A grant awarded to an individual, a group or an organization for the purpose of supporting the artistic activity within a project. At MAC, a project has a defined time period, a goal, a budget, and a desired outcome.
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reasonable accommodation
Arrangements that allow people with disabilities to participate or benefit equally to those living without disabilities. The Manitoba Human Rights Code requires that reasonable accommodations be made for people with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship. There is no set formula for what kind of modifications are necessary. Usually, this means a simple and inexpensive adjustment to how things are typically done.
rescind
Process in which a grant recipient cancels and/or returns awarded funds.
Full or partial rescinds may occur when an applicant is unable to complete the project as proposed in the application or when a project is completed without using all of the awarded funds.
residency
A program that places an artist in a community or organization for an extended period of time to do one or a combination of the following: produce new work; engage in mentorship or gain new skills to build one’s artistic practice; broaden the network and market for one’s professional artistic practice; and/or community engagement beyond one’s established circles.
royalty fee
A payment made for the right to use copyrighted material. This can include payments in regard to:
- literary works;
- plays;
- screenplays;
- visual art;
- film works; and
- fees to composers; etc.
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safe working conditions
A safe workplace is one where everyone feels safe and secure and enjoys a positive environment that encourages respect.
Safe working conditions ensure the wellbeing of all involved. They may pertain to the physical space or to working policies and procedures relating to harassment, employment equity, and health and safety. In Canada, every workplace is regulated by either the Federal or Provincial government and is required by law to meet applicable occupational health legislation.
student of the arts
A student (over the age of 18), intent on a professional career as an artist, studying at a certified program of study in any arts discipline, who is enrolled as a full-time student at an undergraduate or graduate level at a post-secondary institution (professional training school, university, or college).
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tour
A program or event taking place in two or more cities/towns/reserves within Manitoba. Activities can involve live performances, readings, exhibitions, screenings, workshops, cultural knowledge sharing, or a combination of these. Activities might be held in a theatre, a gallery, a school, a library, a community centre, or any other space or site.
traditional art form (Indigenous)
An art form, which has been transmitted from generation to generation and pertains to a particular people or territory; may include knowledge systems, creations, and/or cultural expressions.
Truth and Reconciliation
The process of establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
For more information, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website.
