Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta

The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta is dedicated to the maintenance, development and growth of a strong touring arts industry in Alberta. We focus on services and programs that promote and nurture arts touring, provide networking opportunities and access to professional development. The ATAA represents and promotes touring arts to industry partners, arts and service organizations, the media, and all levels of Government.
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ALBERTA SHOWCASE CONFERENCE
October 16-18, 2009
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Every October, Alberta's presenters and the best of Alberta's (and Canada's) touring performers come together under one roof. It's the event of the year, where deals are made and tours are built—come and take part!
Link to:
Artist Application for Showcase 2009
Showcase 2008 Brochure
Sponsorship Opportunities
Program Advertising Rates
Contact Room Tips
Contact Room Tips for Artists
Contact Room Tips for Presenters
SHOWCASE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta is proud to present a one day showcase of touring performing arts for young audiences. Our showcase is designed specifically for schools (teachers, parents councils) and those who present family series and community events. The showcase will offer 10 minute performance segments from artists touring the province and presentations from artists providing residency programs. The showcase for Young Audiences will be held in tandem with Alberta Showcase 2009.
See artists live - The showcase is a great opportunity for schools and young audience programmers looking to book performing artists for the upcoming season! Registration includes lunch.
Optional services - Delegates may opt to purchase our Alberta Showcase Touring Directory which is a comprehensive provincial listing of touring artists, community presenters, service organizations and agents – a valuable resource for locating artists.
Optional afternoon or evening showcases – Join our mainstage delegates (Alberta Showcase) for an afternoon showcase, dinner, and our evening showcase.
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Shell Theatre - Dow Centennial Centre
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS IN ALBERTA
One in ten Albertans attend or participate in an arts event every year.
Total attendance at arts events in Alberta is more than 12 million that is 4 times our population.
Arts organizations in Alberta are supported by 60,000 volunteers each year who contribute more than 2.5 million hours to these groups and associations.
Visit www.cd.gov.ab.ca/artsbranch to find more research and information on the arts in Alberta.
ARTS TOURING IN ALBERTA'S SCHOOLS
A study of arts touring in Alberta’s schools was conducted for the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta (ATAA) and funded by Canadian Heritage.
The purpose of this study was to determine the best course of action to support and encourage arts touring in Alberta’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 school system. The term ‘arts touring’ referred to performances and residencies in schools provided by professional artists in the performing, visual, and literary arts.
See Our Study On: Arts Touring in Alberta's Schools