Jane Needles
~~Jane Needles, Arts Administrator, Consultant and Professor
Jane Needles’ wide experience in the arts covers all disciplines of the cultural world, primarily arts administration and teaching administrative techniques. Born into a well-known theatre family, she learned from an early age, working hands-on, in almost every aspect of productions and latterly, of producing artistic events and theatre seasons. Throughout an extensive career, along with her regular employment, she has maintained an active role in the arts world as a volunteer lobbyist, board member, consultant, teacher and participant in many groups and committees, both French and English. Her involvement with both cultures has increased her awareness of their complex diversities. Currently she is the Executive Director of the Quebec Drama Federation, and was also a member of the Board of the Quebec Drama Federation in various capacities over twenty years. She is currently the Treasurer of the Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation, President of Teatricus, Treasurer of the Board of the Conseil québécoise des ressources humaines en culture, and a Board member of the Conseil québécoise du théâtre. She was a founding member of the English Language Arts Network, President of the Centre d’activités récréatives et educatives de Montreal (C.A.R.E Centre), Past Vice President of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), Treasurer and founding Board member of Diversité artistique Montréal, Regional Representative for the National Advisory Board of the Actors’ Fund of Canada and Co-Chair of the Association of Cultural Executives, to name some of the volunteer activities she has taken on. She has been teaching Arts Administration at Bishops’ University for the past sixteen years, as well as career management and administration courses for the various CEGEPs and training institutions in Montreal. She has also guest lectured in arts administration and marketing in Puebla, Mexico for the past few years.
Jane Needles, Gestionnaire des arts, consultante et professeure
Née d’une famille bien connue dans le milieu du théâtre, Jane Needles a une expérience assez large dans le domaine des arts. Notamment, en tant que lobbyiste bénévole, membre de conseil, professeur et participante dans de nombreux comités et groupes autant en anglais qu’en français. Son implication dans les deux cultures lui a permis de comprendre les différences et la complexité de chacune d’elles. Présentement, elle est la Directrice Générale de la Fédération des arts dramatiques au Québec. Elle siège comme membre du Conseil québécois de théâtre, trésorière du Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en culture; elle est également Présidente du Conseil de Teatricus, et la Trésorière pour le Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation. Elle a été un membre fondateur de Diversité Artistique Montréal, ainsi que du réseau English Language Arts Network. Ces seize dernières années, elle a enseigné en Administration des arts à l’Université de Bishops. De plus, elle s’est occupée de la gestion de carrière et de l’administration des cours pour des CEGEPs et des institutions d’éducation variés à Montréal. Elle fut invitée comme conférencière en administration des arts et en marketing à Puebla, au Mexique, au cours des dernières années. Enfin, sa carrière professionnelle est vaste, Jane a travaillé dans plusieurs organismes culturels partout au Canada.
Montréal, QC, CA
Administrator
Administrative director
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Arts Administration, 1998