RAD Arts Research Academy on Directing and Arts Education Corp. (“RAD” or “RAD Arts”) is dedicated to researching, developing, and presenting work in arts education and wellness practices. Acting education is a powerful medium offering meaningful support within and beyond the field of practice from supporting musicians in the areas of performance and wellness to business professionals looking for leadership and public speaking skills.
At RAD we work with academic institutions, schools, and industry to innovate curriculum and pedagogical tools with the benefit of meaningful social and economic impacts in community and career supports, and health, and wellbeing. RAD’s current research projects are funded by Mitacs (Canada's leading innovation organization), the Michael Smith Foundation (BC’s main research funder with the goal of improving health and strengthening BC’s economy), and the Whelen Family Innovation Fund (dedicated to solving real world problems through innovation).The University of Victoria is one of RAD’s key research partners.
At RAD, we’re building our community, research, and outreach.
Mission
Empowering Creativity And Innovation Through Art Education
We at RAD Arts invest in creative ways that arts education can make a meaningful impact in peoples’ lives and livelihoods. We help people write better stories for their lives by empowering them with educational techniques that support their work and wellness. Let us help you write your next story. Invest in arts and culture. Be RAD.​
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We acknowledge the diverse First Nations across British Columbia, who have inherent rights rooted in the connection to their lands and waters. At RAD, we value Indigenous ways of knowing and respect the rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
RAD Team
Kara Flanagan
Founder
Dr. Kara Flanagan is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Victoria. Dr. Flanagan is a co-founder, educator, and teacher at the Victoria, Academy of Dramatic Arts (www.vadarts.com), a post-secondary acting conservatory in British Columbia, Canada.
Lyle Schultz
Graphic Designer and multi-media artists
Lyle Schultz is a multi-media artist, creating a unique and diverse universe of eccentrically electric eclectic absurdities. His work ranges from paintings, comics, literature, animation and short film. Growing up in the prairie seas of Saskatchewan, Lyle migrated to the west coast in search of adventure, exposure, and inspiration. Lyle has received many art related awards for his amazing greatness including funding from the Canada Council for the Arts.
