COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update 

Dear Clients & Colleagues,

We know this is a very hard and trying time for everyone in our industry as we have been hit quite hard.

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and recent Public Health suggestions, Dean Artists Management will be working from home as of tomorrow, Monday, March 16th until Monday March 30th and we will continue to reassess based on information we have at that time. Our business hours will remain unchanged and we will continue to service all clients and colleagues in our usual manner.

Please continue to call our office main number 1-416-969-7300 you will then reach an automated message prompting you to press the appropriate number for whichever staff member you need to reach. You will then be transferred to the corresponding agent accordingly.

We will continue to be on our emails as normal.

Extensions for agents are as follows

• Henry Ingram ext 304

• Graham Cozzubbo ext 301

• Topher Mokrzewski ext 305

• Regina Chung ext 303

We will all work together to overcome this and we will be stronger for it.

Sincerely,
Bruce Dean
President

COVID-19 Advocacy Alert

From Opera.ca:

ADVOCACY ALERT – Attention Opera Artists
Opera.ca to appeal for emergency federal support of artists and companies and your feedback is needed.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQSB5KK
Respond by March 16 at 11:59pm EDT

Aid initiatives needed to ensure the survival of the opera sector in Canada and to provide critical financial support for thousands of artists

In light of recent cancellations of nearly all remaining engagements for the current season as well as contract teaching work due to COVID-19, Opera.ca will be requesting federal aid on behalf of the Canadian opera sector.

Opera Artists!
How are you being affected by these cancellations? We need your input to inform our advocacy measures. Please complete the following survey no later than Monday, March 16 at 11:59pm EDT.

Opera Artist Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQSB5KK

Everyone’s feedback matters! Your attention to this urgent request will help us advocate for you and the entire opera sector.

Artists are at the heart of our art form. Without you, there would be no opera. Thank you for your assistance during this challenging time. We extend you our support and solidarity. 

Christina Loewen, Executive Director, Opera.ca
Michael Hidetoshi Mori, Chair of the Board of Directors, Opera.ca

CONGRATULATING DEAN ARTISTS ON THEIR JUNO NOMINATIONS

Dean Artists congratulates mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy and baritone Peter Barrett on their recent 2020 Juno Nominations (Classical Album of the Year, Vocal or Choral) for their work on the album “Summer Night” (Centrediscs, Naxos)! 2020 Juno Awards will be broadcast live from Saskatoon, SK on Sunday, March 15 on CBC. junoawards.ca