Company Research Report: Public Energy Performing Arts

Company Overview

• Name: Public Energy Performing Arts

• Mission: Public Energy creates inclusive spaces where risk-taking artists and diverse audiences meet.

• Vision: To be a cultural catalyst which inspires and empowers people through performance.

• Founded: Initially inherited its mission in 1994 as Peterborough New Dance.

• Founder: Bill Kimball, who curated Artspace’s dance program from 1980 to 1994.

• Key People:

• Executive Director: Bill Kimball

• Managing Director: Eva Fisher

• Headquarters: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• What is the company known for: Supporting the creation, touring, and presentation of innovative contemporary performing arts, including dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary performances.

Products

• What products do they offer: Public Energy Performing Arts specializes in the presentation and support of performances such as dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary arts.

• High level description of the product:

• They support a mix of local, national, and international artists through presentations, residencies, commissions, mentorships, and workshops.

• They prioritize Indigenous work and encourage cultural diversity and artistic innovation.

• Key Features of each of the products:

• Provides a platform for contemporary theatre and dance through various programs such as the Emergency Festival, Alternating Currents, and the Pivot Series.

• Engages with community outreach programs to develop audiences and support artists.

• Offers a supportive environment for artists to create and interact with the public.

Recent Developments

• What are the recent developments in the company:

• The upcoming retirement of Bill Kimball and the hiring process for a new Programming Director.

• What are the new products launched:

• Recent performance series like Alternating Currents and Pivot Series, which features site-specific dance, theatre, and performance works.

• What are the new features added to the existing products:

• There is a focus on site-specific and interdisciplinary performance methods.

• Any new partnerships etc:

• Collaborations are maintained with organizations such as The CanDance Network, IPAA, Artspace, and The Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies at Trent University.

This report provides an overview based on the data obtained about Public Energy Performing Arts with an aim to highlight the notable aspects of the company's operations, product offerings, and recent developments.