IN THIS ISSUE
Pacific Contact – Online – Register Now!
Pre-Conference Professional Development
In-Conference Workshops, Meetings & Networking
Hilton Hotel at Metrotown – Official Hotel & Conference Centre
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
2012 Arts On Tour Website Directory Launched
BCTC Membership Renewal
Job Postings
Industry News
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Pacific Contact 2012, March 30 – April 1 – Register Now! – Online registration, showcase line-up, schedules and other conference information is now available. Regular rates apply until February 29th. Don’t delay, register today!
Pre-Conference Professional Development Day – Thursday, March 29th
Is Sustainability Sustainable? A live Teleconference workshop with Alan Brown of WolfBrown facilitated by Jerry Yoshitomi.
Why are some arts groups able to persevere – and even thrive – when they are chronically “under-capitalized” and perpetually on the brink of extinction? On the other hand, why are well-established, large institutions with sizable endowments filing for bankruptcy? What, besides strong finances, does sustainability require? Is it possible that financial security actually deters sustainability?
In a thought provoking, all-in participatory workshop, you’ll assess current conditions, discuss new methods, and begin drafting your Sustainability Work plan. To encourage teamwork within an organization, the registration fee provides for two people from an organization to attend for one fee. Face to face work sessions, inspired by live online presentations.
Join colleagues for a full day of professional development and networking. Details and registration.
In-Conference Workshops, Meetings & Networking
Whether it’s meeting with others from your region, sharing your success stories, gathering information and knowledge in Real Time Conversations or staying up way too late having fun in the hospitality suite, there’s hardly a dull moment at Pacific Contact. Check into the Schedule At A Glance for regular updates.
Hilton Vancouver (Metrotown) Conference Hotel
The Vancouver (Metrotown) Hilton is the location for all conference activities except showcases. If you plan to stay at the conference hotel you need to call and book your reservation as soon as possible. A block of rooms have been reserved for delegates. The special room rate will be available until March 9th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Guests wishing to arrive early and/or leave late and take advantage of our good hotel rates for an extra stay may do so. By Telephone: Each individual guest must make his or her own reservations by calling the hotel directly at (604) 438-1200. Please identify yourself with the conference as: BC TOURING COUNCIL – PACIFIC CONTACT. Full details and online booking.
Advertising and Sponsorship
Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities are a great way to increase exposure for you or your organization. It also shows your strong support for the BC Touring Council, our programs and services and helps offset the cost of many aspects of Pacific Contact. Information for both can be found online at Advertising and Sponsorship.
2012 Arts On Tour Directory is launched!
See the amazing variety of Artists and Agents from across North America who are interested in touring in B.C., Alberta and the Pacific North West. There’s still time to be included. Go to www.artsontour.com
BCTC Membership Renewal
For those who have renewed membership or if you are a new member, welcome! If you are planning on registering for Pacific Contact or ArtsOnTour you may also renew your membership at that time. For those of you who have allowed your membership to lapse, please consider the benefits and support the BC Touring Council. For full information please visit our membership page.
Job Postings
As a service to BCTC members you can list your job postings on our site. Check out new listings at Job Opportunities.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Showcase Applications Available
Contact East, Ontario Contact, and Alberta Showcase present an easier way for performing artists to apply for showcases. Through this joint showcase application, you now have the opportunity to apply for one or more conferences online. Yes, all in one place and online. iwanttoshowcase.ca
Arts Northwest – The online Juried Showcase application is now open at www.artsnw.org. Apply today for consideration as a showcase artist or ensemble for the 32nd Annual Northwest Booking Conference in Boise, Idaho, October 15-18, 2012.
