January 2010 eNews

IN THIS ISSUE

Pacific Contact 2010– Register Now Online
Professional Development Intensive– March 25th
In-Conference Workshops, Meetings & Networking
Hilton Hotel at Metrotown - Official Hotel & Conference Centre
Advertising & Sponsorship
Arts On Tour Directory - Launched !
Membership Renewal
Job Postings
Member News
Industry News

Pacific Contact March 26-28, 2010 Registration Now Online – The first 100 to register for Pacific Contact 2010 will received a gift on arrival to the conference and your name will be entered into a draw for a complimentary registration to the 2011 Pacific Contact March 25-27, 2011. For registration and conference information go to http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.html

Professional Development Intensive – Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Beyond Turbulent Times – It’s the next Decade! Looking back at the last decade and your achievements what lays ahead? This pre-conference day at Pacific Contact will ask participants to consider your best practices of the past and what you see as your greatest challenge for the future. Based on your answers, BCTC will assemble a support team of people with really great ideas and ready to help as we collectively roll up our sleeves and get to work for the next decade. Register now at:
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/beyond_turbulent_times.html

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 at http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/pre_schedule.html

In-Conference Keynote Presentation – Friday, March 26th at 9AM - How Vital Is Your Community? Is your arts organization ready to play a key role in community vitality? How ready is your community for all this? CIEL’s Mike Stolte will introduce you to several practical tools for assessing these important issues in this interactive workshop. See more details about this and other In-Conference sessions at http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/workshops.html

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 March 23, 2010 - March 30, 2010. The special room rate will be available until March 5th 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
For full details including online booking go to
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/hotel.html

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:
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/sponsorship.html
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/advertising.html

2010 ARTS ON TOUR DIRECTORY - is launched! www.artsontour.com
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.

BCTC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL for 2010 - 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
http://www.bctouring.org/membership/.

JOB POSTINGS - As a service to BCTC members you can list your job postings on our site. Check out new listings at http://www.bctouring.org/job-opportunities/

BCTC MEMBER NEWS

Talking Stick Festival - A Celebration of Aboriginal Performance & Art - February 21-28, 2010. Lorne Cardinal, Byron Chief Moon, Inuvialuit Drummers and Dancers, Digging Roots, Leanne Goose, Sister Says, The Dancers of Damelahamid, Kaiva, Wonderbolt Circus and many more. Volunteers Needed. http://www.fullcircleperformance.ca/

INDUSTRY NEWS

The BC Arts Council is pleased to announce a new program: Special Project Assistance – Capacity and Sustainability. This is a pilot program in partnership with the Centre for Sustainability. The program is designed to assist arts and cultural organizations, affected by changes in the economy, that want to undertake specific activities to build capacity leading to future sustainability. The program is open to arts organizations that have received Council funding in the last two fiscal years. for program guidelines and instructions on how to submit a Letter of Intent go to: http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/special_programs/capacity_sustainability.htm Applicants must contact Program Officer Sherry Ewings sherry.ewings@gov.bc.ca or Acting Associate Director Sarah Durno sarah.durno@gov.bc.ca prior to submitting the Letter of Intent.  The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent is January 15, 2010

The BC Arts Council released its 2009-2013 Strategic Plan today, outlining its vision for supporting artists and arts organizations across the province. The plan outlines four primary goals designed to help the Council support its mission over the coming years. Council is currently developing an implementation schedule for the plan.  A full copy is available online at http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/mediaroom/news_releases/news_release_stratplan.html

To all organizations in BC incorporated as a society under the BC Society Act: The BC Ministry of Finance has initiated a review of the BC Society Act. The stated purpose of the review from the Ministry's webpage is to identify and address any legislative obstacles that may prevent societies from functioning fully and efficiently, and ensure that the public interest is being protected. The Ministry is seeking input on any problems, gaps, inconsistencies or ambiguities in the Society Act and any reforms societies would like considered. The deadline for comments for this first phase of the review is April 1, 2010.
BC Ministry of Finance link:  http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/society_act_review.htm

Joanna Maratta, Executive Director
BC Touring Council
PO Box 547
Nelson, B.C. V1L 5R3
T. 250-352-0021  F. 250-352-0027
www.bctouring.org
Pacific Contact 2010 - March 26-28

Joanna Maratta, Executive Director
BC Touring Council
PO Box 547
Nelson, B.C. V1L 5R3
T. 250-352-0021  F. 250-352-0027
www.bctouring.org
Pacific Contact 2010 - March 26-28