Empower your creative growth. 

Savvy behind-the-scenes support, so you can take centre stage.

GUIDING YOU INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

Carrie Libling Consulting supports theatres, arts organizations, festivals and artists. Our services include marketing and communications, arts education planning, producing, programming and fractional leadership engagements. We also work with entrepreneurs outside the arts who benefit from creative, personalized business development and marketing support for their small business.

Carrie Libling, owner and principal consultant, has more than 25 years of experience in the performing arts, bringing a practical, well-rounded perspective to each project. She has worked in both the public and private theatre sectors and as both a presenter and artist. Her background has provided her the expertise to support organizations and artists through each stage of the presenting and performing lifecycle.

We work alongside a trusted network of collaborators with expertise in areas such as design, branding, video editing and social media. This allows us to customize and support each project with the right mix of creative and practical skills.

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OUR SERVICES

Children’s theatre performance on stage with colorful illustrated backdrop.

ORGANIZATIONS

Marketing, communications, arts education and fractional leadership support for arts and culture organizations and theatre companies.

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Carrie Libling promoting Electric Moon Theatre Company touring productions and school programs at an event booth.

SMALL BUSINESSES

Helping entrepreneurs grow their small businesses through customized strategy, marketing and community connections.

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ARTISTS

Comprehensive producing, marketing and touring support so artists can focus on their creative work.

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  • "Carrie stepped in to support the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on very short notice and immediately became a trusted extension of our team. From day one, she approached the work with professionalism, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help. She asked thoughtful questions, quickly got up to speed on a complex organization, and consistently delivered high-quality work. Just as importantly, Carrie is a pleasure to work with—responsive, collaborative, solutions-oriented, and always willing to go the extra mile. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled consultant who can quickly earn trust, integrate seamlessly, and make an immediate impact."

    —Patrick O'Herron, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Toronto Symphony Orchestra

  • “Carrie Libling delivered an exceptional marketing workshop for Ontario Presents in Thunder Bay, tailored specifically for small venue and volunteer presenters. Her preparation was evident from the outset - thoughtful, thorough, and clearly grounded in an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing our sector. What stood out most was her ability to adapt seamlessly to a diverse audience, meeting participants where they were while still providing valuable, actionable insights. Carrie’s facilitation style was engaging, dynamic, and highly interactive, creating an environment where attendees felt both comfortable and inspired to participate and learn. We deeply appreciated the energy and expertise she brought to this workshop. Her contribution plays an important role in strengthening the skills and confidence of volunteer presenters, ultimately supporting the ongoing sustainability and vitality of presenting across Ontario.”

    —Joanne Churchill, Administrative Director, Ontario Presents

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Carrie during her four years at the City of Brampton. In a complex municipal presenting environment, she was a steady and collaborative contributor to our marketing, communications, and audience engagement work. Carrie understands the performing arts from both sides of the table. She brings an appreciation for artistic vision alongside a practical understanding of the operational, financial, and audience realities that arts organizations navigate every day. That perspective allows her to approach strategy with nuance and clarity. As she relaunches her consulting practice, I am confident that organizations engaging Carrie will benefit from her sector fluency, professionalism, and ability to align creative priorities with sustainable organizational goals. She is thoughtful, solutions-oriented, and genuinely committed to helping arts organizations do their best work."

    —Kelly Stahl | Director of Cultural Services, City of Brampton

  • “Carrie Libling is a tireless, tenacious and brilliantly intuitive arts leader. As Head of Marketing for The Rose and Brampton On Stage and through her creative work with Electric Moon Theatre Company, Carrie blends strategic vision with genuine warmth. Working with Carrie feels like collaborating with an old friend: effortless, inspiring, and deeply supportive. She elevates every project she touches and brings out the best in everyone around her.  The work is personal and inspired, made more robust by her experience of working from the artist’s perspective and from the presenter lens.”

    —Danny Harvey, Supervisor of Operations | McIntyre Performing Arts Centre and Freelance Artistic Director