Public dollars and private philanthropy play a defining role in shaping Toronto’s arts ecosystem, especially as rising costs place increasing pressure on artists and cultural organizations. In this conversation, Kelly Langgard explains why belief in the arts must translate into sustained investment that supports creativity, equity, and cultural life across the city.
Arts funding discussions are often framed as a debate about discretionary spending, but this interview with Kelly Langgard is more practical and urgent. As Director and CEO of both the Toronto Arts Council (TAC) and the Toronto Arts Foundation (TAF), Langgard sits at the intersection of public investment, private support, and the everyday realities of artists trying to make work in one of North America’s most expensive cities. The conversation makes clear that culture functions like civic infrastructure. It shapes belonging, fuels local economies, and determines whether a city feels livable, legible, and connected.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
Artificial intelligence is changing how we create, but its most profound impact isn’t technical; it’s emotional. When humans and algorithms collaborate, intuition and imagination find new ways to thrive.
When I first began exploring AI, it wasn’t out of necessity but curiosity. As a writer and strategist, I’ve always sought tools that enhance creativity rather than replace it. What started as a simple trial soon became a way to streamline my process, accelerate workflow, and ignite new ideas.
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TIFF 2025 isn’t only about red carpets and premieres. It’s also where industry leaders reveal how stories from podcasts, webnovels, and online communities are reshaping the future of screen storytelling.
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is known for world premieres, packed screenings, and the glow of flashbulbs. It is also a working summit for the global screen trade. Inside the Canadian Broadcasting Centre, “PERSPECTIVES: Sourcing Stories in a Multi-Platform World” brought together decision-makers who shape how ideas travel from niche communities to mainstream culture.
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By telling the story of Novartis Canada’s partnership with the Black Physicians of Canada, we explored how long-term corporate engagement can drive real systemic change. Our conversation with BPC Executive Director Julie Sobowale reveals how brand collaborations grounded in equity can reimagine Canada’s healthcare landscape.
At Culture Shox Media, we don’t just publish stories—we help shape how stories are told and understood. So when we had the opportunity to feature the partnership between Novartis Canada and the Black Physicians of Canada (BPC), we knew we were stepping into a narrative that deserved more than surface-level coverage. This was a story about structural change, long-term thinking, and the kind of private-sector leadership that’s all too rare in conversations about equity.
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In today's world, telling a brand's story is very important. Copywriters, the people who write words for brands, need to learn new ways to tell these stories. This blog post is about the evolving brand storytelling techniques for copywriters. It will help you understand how to keep up with the changes in this field.