• Pacific Contact offers a great opportunity to promote, profile and put your name in front of key people in the arts and cultural industries.
  
• Pacific Contact connects you to presenters, artists, agents, government representatives and other industry professionals from across BC, Canada and the western U.S.
  
• By sponsoring Pacific Contact, you make a genuine contribution to the BC Touring Council and its membership. Your sponsorship supports a growing regional network of performing arts professionals.
  
• Pacific Contact could not have achieved the same success it has in past years without the support of sponsors.

Pacific Contact Sponsors Acknowledgement:

• Acknowledgement and logo in the Pacific Contact/ArtsOnTour/Members Directory publication. This includes the general thank you page and in specific sponsorship area. Approximately 500 program guides are printed. The program will be printed on high quality paper and will be given to all delegates at the conference. It is distributed to industry professionals throughout BC, Alberta and the Pacific Northwest after the conference. The publication includes the Showcase Schedule, Mainstage and Studio Stage Showcase artists' profiles, a list of BC presenters and more. This publication is a resource used year-round by agents, artists, managers, presenters, festival and key industry professionals.


• Acknowledgement on the BCTC website on the popular and well-visited Pacific Contact page
• Signage acknowledgement during the Pacific Contact Conference and for special events
• Acknowledgement by the Master of Ceremonies between Showcases at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, The Shadbolt Centre For The Arts and at the Hilton Hotel.

Opening Reception Sponsorship: Solo $1000 or $500 (2)

Opening Reception at The Hilton Hotel, Friday, March 30, 2007 – 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Held in the beautiful Crystal Foyer at the Hilton Hotel. This is our opportunity to thank sponsors, delegates, artists and all our guests. Along with a few speeches, this is a time for networking and celebration. The sponsor for this reception will be recognized, so you should plan to be in attendance!

Sponsored by: Caline Artists International

Awards Dinner, Sponsorship Challenge - Presenters: $100 (unlimited)

The awards presentation takes place during the Awards Dinner - Sunday, April 1, 2007.
As a sponsor of the awards you are recognizing excellence in presenting and touring. This dinner is a very special highlight of Pacific Contact.

Awards Dinner Sponsors:
Centennial Theatre	Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts	Maurice Young Millennium Place
Cowichan Theatre	North Peace Cultural Centre
Clarke Foundation Theatre	Prince Rupert Concert Society
Evergreen Cultural Centre	Royal and McPherson Theatres
Harrison Festival Society	Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival
Kay Meek Centre	Shadbolt Centre For The Arts
Kelowna Community Theatre	Vancouver Civic Theatres
Maple Ridge Arts Centre and Theatre

Dinners & Luncheon Sponsorship: $300 (4 total)

Get your message out in a friendly congenial atmosphere of delegates networking during mealtimes. Say a few words and distribute brochures and/or business cards at all the tables.

The Block Booking Meeting Sponsorship: $200

Help with coffee and muffins for this very important working meeting for presenters - Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

Sponsored by: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society

Coffee Breaks Sponsorship: $150 (6 total)

Whether in the morning, afternoon in the foyers or in the Contact Room delegates will thank you for this sponsorship!

If you sponsor the coffee, we'll post a sign near the coffee station so that delegates know who is sponsoring. There are several spots to sponsor during Pacific Contact.

The Hospitality Room Sponsorship: $200 each night (4 total)

Networking late night at Pacific Contact is at the Metrotown Hilton. Great place to unwind at the end of the day. Help us to provide snacks and refreshments!

Saturday Night Hospitality Suite Sponsor: Ballet Jörgen Canada
Sunday Night Hospitality Suite Sponsor: Clockwork

Professional Development Sponsorship: $3,000

Help us to offset the costs of professional fees, materials and supplies. - Friday, March 30, 2007

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts - Complimentary Luncheon Sponsorship:
Solo - $1000 or $200 (5)

Delegates are treated to lunch this day at the Shadbolt - Monday, April 2, 2007. Help us offset the costs.

Closing Night Party: $1000 (2 total)

- Monday, April 2, 2007

Is there a custom sponsorship that you have in mind? Would you like to invite other colleagues to share a sponsorship with you? Please feel free to suggest it!

For more information contact:

Joanna Maratta
Executive Director
Ph: 250 352-0021
Fx: 250 352-0027
Email: fyi@bctouring.org