March 2010 enews

IN THIS ISSUE

Pacific Contact - Online– Register Now!
Hilton Hotel at Metrotown - Official Hotel & Conference Centre
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
Pre-Conference Professional Development
Silent Auction Fundraiser - BACCHANALIA!
Showcase Schedule
In-Conference Keynote Presentation
Real-Time Conversations
In-Conference Workshops, Meetings & Networking
2010 Arts On Tour Website Directory
Membership Renewal
Job Postings
Member News & Industry News

Pacific Contact March 26th – 28th 2010 – Register Now! – in just 3 weeks from now we’re back for the 34th annual Pacific Contact from Friday March 26th to Sunday, March 28th in Vancouver. Online registration, showcase line-up, schedules and other conference information is available
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.html

Hilton Vancouver (Metrotown) Conference Hotel – Deadline for booking at conference rates is March 5th. 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. 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 – Deadline for Program Guide March 5th These 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

Professional Development Intensive – Thursday, March 25th
Beyond Turbulent Times – It’s the next Decade! Filling Up Fast! Limited Seating so register now! 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.
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/beyond_turbulent_times.html

Silent Auction Fundraiser at Pacific Contact - BACCHANALIA! is over-the-top, self-indulgent....Think food, think wine, think chocolate, or anything that tempts the senses, and is still legal! Is your region of the province known for its micro-breweries or its vineyards? Or perhaps a local brand of honey, or a coffee brewer that makes a mean dark roast? For details about auction items and donating please go to
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/silent_auction.html

Showcase Schedules – and fabulous line-up at Pacific Contact can be found at:
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.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
http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/2010/workshops.html

Real-Time – Conversations Saturday March 27th, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Back by popular demand the Real-Time conversations are becoming a mainstay of Pacific Contact. These 15 simultaneous conversations over 1.5 hours repeated in short ½ hour increments are a great way to share expertise on a variety of subjects. As we continue to innovate and improve on this idea it’s important for conference participants to tell us what they want to talk about. We need your wisdom and advice. We need to know what you want to hear and/or talk about and ask that you take a few minutes to answer our survey at the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/35QDNXD

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 ArtsOnTour 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. There’s still time to be included. Go to www.artsontour.com

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/

MEMBER & INDUSTRY NEWS

Congrats To: Kirsten Schrader who is the new Manager, CVRD Arts & Culture Divison/Cowichan Theatre in Duncan, Vancouver Island and to Bettyanne Hampton who is the new Executive Director of the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St John, B.C. Look forward to seeing you both at Pacific Contact.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils recently announced that Kevin Korchinski has accepted the position of Executive Director. Kevin is no stranger to the Canadian performing arts network. He has been part of the Saskatchewan and Alberta music industries since 1979 and he has been with OSAC since 2004 first as the Performing Arts Coordinator and then over the last 18-24 months as both Performing Arts Coordinator and Acting Executive Director.

The Charities File: On Board is funded through the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Charities Partnership and Outreach Program. Its goal is to enhance the awareness and capacity of small and rural charity boards to comply with obligations under the Income Tax Act through information, training, and support to volunteer board members. The project has developed information and learning tools and resources that are customized to appeal to specific board members. Visit us at www.thecharitiesfile.ca

CAPACOA’s 23rd annual gathering is: The Culture of Collaboration. The 2010 CAPACOA conference will take place November 5-8 in Ottawa, Ontario. www.capacoa.ca

Hills Strategy: Developing and Revitalizing Rural Communities through Arts and Culture: Summary Overview In this issue a number of recent reports have examined how the arts can contribute to the quality of life as well as the social and economic well-being of small and rural communities. These reports have also examined factors that attract artists or contribute to the vitality of the arts in small and rural communities. Creative City Network of Canada, 2009
http://creativecity.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=239&Itemid=218

Arts Northwest showcase deadline is March 22nd. The 2010 Northwest Booking Conference will be held in Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. Visit the Arts Northwest website at www.artsnw.org for more information and to apply. You (or your agent) must be a current member to apply for a showcase. The applications for the Northwest on Tour book will be posted online in mid March.

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