WORKSHOPS

Friday, March 31, 2006

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
New Colleague Orientation
An important session for first-timers at Pacific Contact.
New delegates at Pacific Contact team up with an experienced agent and presenter who will share their experiences, give some helpful hints and offer their support so you can get the most out of the conference experience. There will also be a short preview tour of the contact (tradeshow) room.
Facilitated by Debbie Peters and Michele Emslie.

Saturday, April 1, 2006

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Let's Get Married: Pixels and Promotion
John McLachlan - Gliss Media
[ for presenters and artist/agents ]
A "press kit" used to be a simple thing and most people knew what went into one: a black and white glossy, bio, reviews, tech sheet etc. It all got printed on paper and was sent off for the presenter to use when promoting the show. End of story! But then along came personal computers and the Internet and though it should have become simpler, it's actually gotten more confusing when it comes to making sure all the materials are there. Both presenters and
artists/agents now need to know a lot more technical details than ever before.
The workshop will look at some nuts and bolts issues such as:
What should be included in a modern-day press kit?
How should it be made available?
What formats of image files are needed?
What is a JPEG, TIFF or EPS file and why should you care?
What do they mean when they talk about "resolution"?
Materials for the Web or print and how they have different needs.
Workshop participants will be encouraged to share their success stories (and failures) by bringing their materials, web addresses, or anecdotes. Just like getting married, a successful promotion campaign means knowing what both parties need and want to make a happy relationship that results in a wonderful experience (the performance)

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
eyeGo - To The Arts
Cheryl Ewing - Brava
EyeGo is an innovative program where high school students can experience the arts at a price they can afford. It is designed to encourage secondary school students to attend performances in the arts. Come to hear about this exciting program and learn how you too can take advantage of this national marketing program.
www.EyeGo.org

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Working Effectively With Communities
Roopchand Seebaran, Professor Emeritus,
University of British Columbia School of Social Work and Family Studies
How do you know when you are doing effective community work? Do you have a conceptual map or compass to guide you, especially when you face tough dilemmas and challenges? This workshop will present a framework for effective community work focusing on the various tasks, processes, and roles of the worker. It will include a set of guiding principles that will be useful for a range of staff and volunteers in the arts community. Participants will be encouraged to share some of their rich experiences, and the lessons learned from the challenges and issues they have faced.

Sunday, April 2, 2006

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
State Of Touring - Innovation and Risk Taking
Plenary and Round Table Discussions
Panelists: Jerry Yoshitomi, Roopchand Seebaran, Norman Armour and Judith Marcuse
Facilitated by Gavin Perryman
Panelists will present their ideas, experiences, best practices and successful case studies about innovation and risk-taking to frame the round table discussions about the current and future state of touring in the performing arts.

Monday, April 3, 2006

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Showcasing - It Is Rocket Science
A one-hour workshop for novice artists, agents or artists' representatives about the science of showcasing at a Contact Event. Veteran showcase attendees Bronwen Sutherland and Ian Forsyth will walk potential showcasers through the process of performing for fifteen or twenty minutes to a crowd of people who just may be your next employer. Using a proven forensic performer methodology, workshoppers will see first hand how to achieve success on stage without really trying. It is CSI for the arts! (Cultural Success Investigations)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Community Presenters Assistance Program
The objective of this program is to assist BC non-profit arts organizations that present professional Canadian performing arts. This information session will cover guidelines and eligibility criteria; discuss the amount of awards, application form, adjudication process, timelines/deadlines and changes to the program.
Presented by the Program Co-ordinator, CPAP and Jeremy Long, Associate Director, BC Arts Council

MEETINGS

Friday, March 31, 2006

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Facility/Theatre Managers Meeting
This peer networking and get-together for theatre and arts facility managers is a regular feature at Pacific Contact. It is an opportunity to update each other on activities, share experiences, ask questions, and talk about trends and issues.
Sponsored by: Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Meet Agencies and Funding Partners
Officers from Canadian Heritage, BC Arts Council, SOCAN and other agencies will be on-hand to make your acquaintance, set up one-on-one or group meetings, direct your inquiries and answer questions. Come put names to faces!

Saturday, April 1, 2006

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Presenters Block Booking Meeting 1
This very short meeting is to give presenters interested in co-ordinating booking a chance to meet each other, hear about general booking interests and to identify any issues and concerns before going into the heart of the conference. The final block-booking meeting to discuss details of interests takes place on Tuesday morning April 4th

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
One-to-One Meetings - Jerry Yoshitomi
For PDI delegates only.

Sunday, April 2, 2006

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BCTC Annual General Meeting & Breakfast (complimentary)
Annual report of directors and Election of Officers

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Information Sessions

Meet The National Network - Canadian Contact Organizations (other“contact” events) from across Canada will be attending Pacific Contact. This is an opportunity to ask questions about their respective conferences.

Canadian Heritage - One-on-one meetings. Officers of Canadian Heritage will be on hand to meet with delegates of Pacific Contact

Others TBA

Monday, April 3, 2006

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Small Venue Meeting - This meeting is for facility managers and presenters who work in small
venues. Discussion will include equipping theatres—sourcing out equipment without breaking the bank (for example: is it possible to acquire gently used equipment from larger facilities?) Operational funding and revenue streams—how are we managing to keep the doors open? Staffing and volunteer structures—who’s doing the work? Programming and networking.
Facilitated by Paul Gravett of ArtSpring.

Tuesday, April 4, 2006

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenters Block Booking Meeting 2
Forms will be handed out to fill in re specific booking interests. General discussion about artists touring, upcoming seasons, series and about co-ordinated booking in general.
Sponsored by: Prologue Integrated Consulting

NETWORKING

Friday, March 31, 2006

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
30th Anniversary Opening Reception & Welcome
Martini Bar and Munchies - Meet and Mingle (Complimentary)
Sponsored by Caline Artists International

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner folowing the Opening Reception

11:15 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton - Penthouse Suite

Saturday, April 1, 2006

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Coffee Break
Bring your business cards.
Sponsored by the Chan Centre For The Performing Arts

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Pitch & Perform
In 5 minutes or less artists and agents will pitch projects and/or perform. This session will give an opportunity for contact room delegates who are not showcasing at Pacific Contact this year the short and sweet opportunity to address presenters.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Getting To Know You Lunch
Sit with someone you don't know. Invite someone new to join you and your friends. Mix it up!

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner

10:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton - Penthouse Suite
Sponsored by: Ballet Jorgen Canada

Sunday, April 2, 2006

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
BC Touring Council Awards Dinner
Annual Awards to Presenters, Artists & Agents

11:15 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton - Penthouse Suite

Monday, April 3, 2006

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Complimentary Lunch - Shadbolt Centre For The Arts

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
30th Anniversary Dinner Harbour Cruise of Vancouver

11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Late Night at the Hilton - Penthouse Suite

ABOUT….

Buses
Buses will take delegates to and from showcases and the dinner cruise. Buses leave the conference hotel outside the lobby area. Please check the schedule for exact times.
Please note that buses will leave on time!

Hospitality Suite - Late Night at the Hilton - Penthouse Suite
BCTC is pleased to offer late-night hospitality each evening compliments of the Metrotown Hilton. This is a private suite for delegates of Pacific Contact. BCTC or hotel staff will key delegates to the penthouse. As a courtesy to other hotel guests on this floor, BCTC asks all delegates to be aware to keep voice and noise levels to a minimum as they come and go.
Please note that the Metrotown Hilton is a secure hotel. You will be required to use your room key to access your floor. You cannot access other guest floors.