IN THIS ISSUE
Pacific Contact 2008 Showcase Applications Online - Deadline October 1st, 2007
Block Booking and Touring Plans On the Website
Pacific Contact 2007 Photos on the Website
Arts On Tour
New Jobs On BCTC Website
BCTC Board of Director News
Membership Renewals Begin in September
Member News
Industry/Sector News

Greetings!

Mainstage and Studio Stage Showcase Applications for the 32nd Pacific Contact March 28 to April 1, 2008 are now available. The deadline is October 1st. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about showcasing and past Pacific Contact conference information can be found on the Pacific Contact link at http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.html.

Block Booking And Touring Plans for BC presenters 2007-08 can be found online at http://www.bctouring.org/who-is-touring/index.html. There will be follow up and further posting to the website throughout the summer so continue to check the website. Presenters still wishing to post can send their booking lists and we'll be happy to get them up on the website for all to see. Also please forward links to your 2007/08 season / series announcements when available.

Pacific Contact 2007 Photos - are now online. Have a look to see how much fun you had or how much fun you missed! http://www.bctouring.org/gallery/main.php

ArtsOnTour - is a great one-stop shopping for booking seasons & series and your plans for upcoming tours. This comprehensive website has agent roster, full contact information and descriptions, genre specific and family and adult classifications and video and audio links. www.artsontour.com. Check out the all the great artists looking to tour B.C., Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest.

New Job Postings can be found on the BCTC website at www.bctouring.org/job-opportunities/. Submit postings to the office by emailing fyi@bctouring.org

BCTC Board of Directors News - Okanagan and Similkameen regional members - mark your calendar! The Board will travel to South Central region on September 21st to 23rd for its annual regional Board and Members meeting. Please contact the office for full details of the itinerary - fyi@bctouring.org.

Membership Renewals - Please note that BCTC membership expires in October. Membership renewals will begin in early September. For more information and member benefits go to: http://www.bctouring.org/membership/index.html

BCTC Summer Schedule - The office will be closed for summer holidays from August 6th and re-opening September 4th. You can still email and leave voicemail messages as they will be monitored and returned.

Members News

Great Summer Festivals - Shadbolt Centre For The Arts - www.shadboltcentre.com and Harrison Festival of the Arts - www.harrisonfestival.com

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival - check out their inaugural newsletter with lots of information - http://www.pushfestival.ca/media/pdf/pushnewsletter_june07.pdf

Congratulations to Nanaimo and Surrey - designated as Cultural Capitals of Canada for 2008. www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ccc/index_e.cfm

Penticton - In the days following the fire that destroyed several businesses in their downtown, BCTC expresses our sincere sorrow at the loss to the owners of the Lloyd Gallery and the community of Penticton.

Industry News

WCMA's - The WCMA Festival submission deadline has been extended to Friday, July 6. To apply via mail, download an application form from
www.westerncanadianmusicawards.ca/festival/index.html OR to apply online, follow the Sonicbids link on the WCMA website or go directly to www.sonicbids.com/wcmf2007

Music BC News - MITAP DEADLINES - Do you or someone you know need funding for a tour? Apply for a MITAP grant today!
Artist Tour/Showcase Travel MITAP Application form: www.musicbc.org/map/MITAPApplication.pdf
Deadlines: September 28th, 2007 & February 15th 2008
Business Travel MITAP Application form: www.musicbc.org/map/MITAPBusinessApp.pdf
Deadlines: September 28th, 2007 & February 15th, 2008

Hill Strategies Arts Research Monitor - Arts Education- This month: a series of reports related to the 2006 World Conference on Arts Education, including summaries of the conference, Canadian information related to the conference, and an international "road map for arts education" resulting from the conference. http://www.HillStrategies.com
http://www.ArtsResearchMonitor.com

VANOC requests proposals for 2008 Cultural Olympiad celebration - As part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad plans, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be hosting a 2008 celebration from February 1 to March 21, 2008. Arts and cultural organizations interested in co-producing or co-presenting an event, exhibition or installation with VANOC in the Greater Vancouver/Whistler corridor as part of the 2008 celebration are invited to submit a proposal or expression of interest to VANOC by 6pm on July 16, 2007.
(English)
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/CultureEducation/CulturalEvents/CallForExpressionsOfInterest
(French)
http://www.vancouver2010.com/fr/CultureEducation/CulturalEvents/CallForExpressionsOfInterest

Arts Now Update - A comprehensive review of the Catalyst and Innovations programs is complete and 2010 Legacies Now is pleased to announce that both programs will continue. The next application deadline for Catalyst is Wednesday, July 11th, 2007. http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/catalyst/