Kick-off to Contact East 2010
July 26, 2010 | The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has provided a contribution of $10,000 in support of Contact East 2010, which takes place from September 23-26 in Antigonish and includes a performing arts conference plus 50 live performances of many of the very best Canadian artists in theatre, music and dance.
"We visited Antigonish to meet Deputy Mayor Liz Chisholm last week and we are very happy to have such strong support from the town, our committee members, and our sponsors who are doing great things for Contact East. The town itself, the scenic beaches and first-class venues, have provided a lot of inspiration for our programming." says Sue Urquhart, Contact East Committee member and Executive Director for the Atlantic Presenters Association, a non-profit arts presenters organization which produces the event every year. "We're looking forward to having people from the area come out to see the live performances, there are 50 to choose from - music of all genres, comedians, dance and theatre, there really is something for everyone at Contact East!"
Many local business owners and residents in Antigonish have come on board as significant sponsors for Contact East 2010 and, new to the event this year, the Atlantic Presenters Mentorship Program will provide six youth from Atlantic Canada the opportunity to learn about the different roles and responsibilities among professionals in the performing arts industry.
On Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 11:00am - 12:00pm the Contact East Committee is hosting a press conference at the Immaculata Auditorium located on the St. FX campus. The committee will make several announcements about the outstanding sponsorship received in Antigonish, international delegates attending, conference speakers, and the international and regional programs new to the event this year. The Contact East 2010 image is a piece of original artwork painted by Antigonish-born artist Ryan MacGrath and will be revealed during the press conference, which is hosted by actor and producer Jeremy Webb.
Visit www.contacteast.ca for the complete schedule of events for Contact East 2010.
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| 07.26.10 | The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has provided a contribution of $10,000 in support of Contact East 2010, which takes place from September 23-26 in Antigonish and includes a performing arts conference plus 50 live performances of many of the very best Canadian artists in theatre, music and dance. (more) |
| 07.21.10 |
Contact East 2010 Is Only Two Months Away! You read it right! Contact East 2010 is taking place from September 23-26 in Antigonish, NS and that means we're only two months away from the big event. If you are attending and have not yet registered, please take a few minutes to visit our website at www.contacteast.ca/delegates and register today. (more) |
| 07.16.10 |
July APA Newsletter - Hot Fun In The Summer! The summer is in full swing, and instead of lazy, hazy days, the APA and our members are busier than ever. (more) |
| 07.13.10 |
Welcome to our first Contact East 2010 E-News! As the summer sets in, things are heating up for Contact East 2010. The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) board and staff, community volunteers and committee members are busy organizing showcases, the conference, and fun social activities for the event. The purpose of the Contact East 2010 E-News is to share with you what we have planned, and each week we will highlight an international delegate, a sponsor, a showcasing artist, and a new initiative. (more) |
| 06.18.10 |
Welcome to the APA Newsletter! We are excited to share with you our first APA Newsletter, a monthly email reporting news from our organization, our members, and information about activities taking place in performing arts communities across Canada. (more) |
| 06.07.10 |
Contact East 2010 Announces Showcasing Artists and Conference Schedule Register today - Contact East 2010 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia from September 23-26 - you'll want to be there! (more) |
| 06.04.10 |
Atlantic Presenters Cross-Border Exchange We have exciting news to share with you about our August block booking meeting, and a new initiative we have planned to expand our reach to presenting networks internationally - the Atlantic Presenters Cross-Border Exchange. Read on... (more) |
| 05.28.10 |
Contact East 2010 Awards CALL FOR NOMINATIONS We are seeking nominations for the Contact East Awards, which takes place on September 26th. The Contact East Awards was initiated in 1998, to recognize excellence and achievement in the field of live performance touring and presentation. Nominations must be submitted on the form below, no later than June 30, 2010. (more) |
| 04.14.10 | Presented in partnership with the Atlantic Presenters Association (APA), the Arts and Culture Centre is pleased to host Cheryl Ewing and Richard Poore for a two-day performing arts creative summit in St. John's, Newfoundland Labrador on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16 at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre. (more) |
| 04.02.10 |
APA May Retreat in St. Andrews by the Sea, NB May 10 and 11 The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) is pleased to announce the May Retreat will take place at The Fairmont Algonquin in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick on May 10 and 11. (more) |
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