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Early bird registration for IAMA Toronto Conference closes October 20th!
Register for IAMA Toronto and the world's finest artists, managers, promoters, presenters and producers in the classical music industry in an exciting 3 day discussion of sustainability and impact of classical music in our local communities.
This year's conference is aptly named “Cultural Crossroads” where Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall and the Aga Khan Museum will provide a diverse backdrop for three full days of thoguht-provoking discussions, keynotes and performances. Stay tuned for an announcement of the artists who will be showcasing during IAMA Toronto later this week!
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Ontario Contact 2016
Join us for the most anticipated event of the year in Ontario's touring and presenting sector! This year, we are welcomed by the beautiful City of Peterborough and our hosts at Showplace Performance Centre and Market Hall. Ontario Contact 2016 will be a fully packed, 3 day whirlwind experience full of incredible performing arts showcases, high impact discussions and lively social activities.
Artist showcases
This year's Ontario Contact will have 7 exciting showcases with 28 performances from contemporary and classic music, theatre and dance artists. View this year's showcasing artists.
Hospitality
Friday night hospitality has been generously sponsored by The Feldman Agency who will be providing outstanding entertainment after 11 pm in the Holiday Inn Ballroom. Ontario Contact 2016 will finish with a Closing Celebration hosted by The Town of Petrolia where you can meet their mayor and find out why he calls Petrolia the greatest town on earth!
Workshops & Meetings
There are many exciting meetings and workshops happening during Ontario Contact including: workshop/demo by TixHub, Facility Managers Meeting; Getting Ready for the Road: A Comprehensive Guide for Touring Artists; Agents & Managers Meeting; ZOOM! and more. Be sure to check out our recently updated schedule for more details!
It is not too late to join the conversation at Ontario Contact 2016!
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Questions about Ontario Contact?
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
If you are looking to tour in Canada, North America, or overseas, "Getting Ready for the Road: A Comprehensive Guide for Touring Artists" is a perfect opportunity for you to learn about all aspects of touring. Throughout the day, you will have a chance to audition/pitch and receive feedback from knowledgeable professionals, and participate in roundtable discussion groups geared to your interests and experience in touring.
November 2nd 9 am to 5:30 pm
Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough ON
100+HST (includes your lunch)
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COMING SOON - Webinars
Ontario Presents is pleased to announce this year's webinar series, generously funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage. This year's webinar topics include:
- Inclusivity & Diversity in Arts Presenting
- Money: planning for it, getting it, tracking results
- Festival Presenting
- Digital Marketing for Arts Presenting
Visit our website for the full descriptions, dates and registration of this year's exciting webinar series. If you have any questions about the webinar series please email mila@ontariopresents.ca
Workshop: "The Savvy Musician"
The IRCPA presents this workshop in partnership with Long & McQuade for musicians of all genres. The workshop will be lead by David Cutler, the director of Music Entrepreneurship Studies at the University of South Carolina, jazz and classical composer, pianist, producer/presenter. educator and author. He will share his knowledge on career management for musicians along side Atholl Swainston-Harrison, Chief Executive of IAMA; Margaret Lioi CEO of Chamber Music America and Tim Robinson, board member of NAPAMA.
November 13th 10 am to 5 pm
Long & McQuade Hall - 925 Bloor St. W
Register here
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CAPACOA @ CINARS November 14-15, 2016, Montreal, QC
CAPACOA will hold its 29th conference in conjunction with the CINARS Biennale and MUNDIAL MONTRÉAL. Expect bigger than ever international networking opportunities, world-class performances, and thought-provoking professional development. CAPACOA presenting members are entitled to a 50% discount registration for both CINARS Biennale and MUNDIAL MONTRÉAL.
For more information and registration click here.
Mundial Montréal - November 15th-18th
Mundial Montreal is North America’s world music summit. Taking place annually, Mundial operates as a springboard for some of the best world music talent emerging from Canada and beyond. With a highly curated program of artists, networking activities and inspiring conversation, Mundial has quickly established itself as the go-to event in North America for world music discovery and professional opportunities.
ONTARIO PRESENTS Presenter Members are offered a 50% off on a PASSPORT Badge. Members must register for Ontario Contact to access this discount. For more information/ reservation, please contact deborah@mundialmontreal.com.
Apply for artsVest Ontario!
artsVest is Business for the Arts’ national flagship program that works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. These components are thoughtfully created to build sustainable partnerships between arts and businesses and to spark sponsorship opportunities. As an added incentive, artsVest participants can apply for matching grants - for every one dollar raised in sponsorship, Business for the Arts will match it with another dollar - doubling their sponsorship opportunity. Read more about artsVest here.
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NETWORK NEWS
Blue Sky Day 2016
Thank you to OP members who participated in this year's Blue Sky Day. Insightful and stimulating conversations were had surrounding new projects by members, the ArtsEngage website, curating rentals, strategies for supporting each other and re-inventing operations. We are so grateful for our hosts at the River Run Centre in Guelph for their incredible hospitality and support throughout the day! If you are an Ontario Presents member and were not able to attend and would like to receive the notes from the day, please email: jane@ontariopresents.ca.
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