August Session of Artist Entrepreneur to be Delivered Virtually
The Artist Entrepreneur program is going virtual. Given the ongoing uncertainty and safety concerns around COVID-19, CMI has determined that moving our annual August/September AE session online is the right course of action for the artists we serve, the CMI team, program partners and our community. Rather than cancelling this session, we’re
A reflection of David Hayman
Words. I can generally find them in abundance. Not now. Not after hearing about the sudden loss of our colleague, David Hayman. David and I weren’t personal friends but he was a friend of CMI. Once a year we’d reach out and ask if he had the time to spend an hour or two to meet
Vel’s View: What’s A Fax? (Throwback: Phil Collins)
As the calendar flips to May, I realize its been nearly a full year since I’ve written any “throwbacks”. That’s just very weak on my part. I’m sorry. I guess I needed a little time and inspiration. I found it, at home, during COVID-19 self-isolation in the form
Vel’s View: “Show Me What You’re Made Of”
On April 20, 2020, the single, “Show Me What You’re Made Of”, was released by Toronto Hip Hop/Soul artist, Dynesti, with the assistance of CMI, I’m proud to say. We met Dynesti when she was a part of our Artist Entrepreneur program, sponsored by our partners at the City of Toronto. One day, I happened to be sitting in on a live
Introducing Monthly Blog from Vel Omazic, CMI’s Co-Founder & Executive Director: Vel’s View
Hi friends, As you may have noticed, CMI has a new website. You may have also seen it has a “blog” feature. Well, it’s a growing and hungry beast that feeds on content. We also have Taija, our new digital marketing coordinator. She also demands content. Thankfully though, not