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Harbourfront Centre Restructuring

Toronto's Harbourfront Centre undergoes major restructuring, including staff cuts and potential changes to partnerships with key arts organizations, amidst financial challenges.

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Cathy LoblawMarah BrayeRoland GulliverCarolyn Vesely

What is the main reason for Harbourfront Centre's restructuring?: Harbourfront Centre is restructuring, including a 25% staff reduction and ending its lease on the Fleck Dance Theatre, due to financial difficulties and a need for revenue diversification.
What other strategies is Harbourfront Centre employing to address its financial challenges?: Harbourfront Centre is exploring additional funding through individual and corporate fundraising and is temporarily hosting programming from the closed Ontario Science Centre.
Which organizations are involved in the restructuring discussions with Harbourfront Centre?: The restructuring involves discussions with key arts partners, the Power Plant and the Toronto International Festival of Authors, about potentially reducing operational support and sharing of resources.
How might the restructuring impact the Power Plant and the Toronto International Festival of Authors?: The Power Plant and Festival of Authors are in talks with Harbourfront Centre about potential changes to their relationship, which may involve increased costs for these organizations.
What are some of the concerns within the Toronto arts community about the changes at Harbourfront Centre?: Concerns exist within the Toronto arts community that Harbourfront Centre may shift away from arts programming to increase revenue; however, the new CEO assures that arts remain central to the organization.

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