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Contact East 2010 is Atlantic Canada’s performing arts trade show presented by the Atlantic Presenters Association. We will be presenting approximately 35 showcases during Contact East 2010. Most showcases will take place at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and will last approximately twenty minutes, with a five minute set-up and strike time. There may be some exceptions to this—specifically for theatre and dance presentations—where a full length presentation may be accepted.
Showcase artists will be expected to have a presence in the Contact Room. The Contact Room is the artists’ opportunity to display promotional materials, and make contact with buyers and presenters. Either the artist or a representative should plan to be on site when the Contact Room is open. Only registered delegates are permitted in the Contact Room.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
Ontario Contact and Contact East have collaborated on the production of a new application process for our showcasing artists. You can now go to a single website and apply for either or both of these showcase events. Find out more about how to apply by visiting www.iwanttoshowcase.ca.
Application deadline is March 30, 2010. Support material must be in by April 30, 2010. We look forward to viewing your applications and will be in touch mid-June to let you know whether you were successful this year. |
If you have questions about showcase opportunities submissions please contact us by:
Phone: (902) 836-5519
Fax: (902) 836-4951
Email: sue@contacteast.ca
All showcase applications, complete with all required materials, must arrive at the Contact East office no later than 5:00pm AST, April 30, 2010.
Applicants must be available for touring in Atlantic Canada during the 2010–2011 and/or 2011–2012 touring seasons.
Applicants must complete all parts of the online Showcase Application form, and must submit the following materials with their completed application form:
- 2 copies of a quality CD or DVD demonstrating your work.
- DVD demonstrating artist impact on the audience (if no links to online video are available for the application form)
Please note that the organisers of Contact East 2010 will be looking for fully professional touring artists and companies to perform at the Showcases.
Selected showcase artists will be expected to verify their commitment to showcase, once confirmed.
Showcase applicants cannot perform the same show in succeeding years.
Showcase applications are evaluated by a jury of presenters, and others who represent the diversity and interests of the performing arts community in the Atlantic Region.
Evaluations are based on the following criteria:
- Artistic excellence
- Fees requested
- Audience appeal and marketability
- Support materials (ie. Promotional and technical)
- Touring ability for the following two seasons
- Demonstrated experience and success in touring
- Meeting eligibility requirements.
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