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
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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
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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