Contact ONtour 2022 Schedule

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Wednesday, September 14

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Centre Open
Orillia Opera House Lobby

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Artist Professional Development

Looking Back to Look Forward: How to Re-Imagine Yourself as a Touring Artist Today
Orillia Opera House Green Room

A full day in-person workshop for those who are about to tour and those who have toured and trying to navigate a new environment. We encourage you to bring your questions and concerns.
 
The following are areas that we feel would be of interest, but this is YOUR professional development:
  • Business Development in an Evolving Industry
  • The Evolution of the Artist
  • Touring Beyond Canada
 Lunch will be provided.
 
Please pre-register by emailing cheryl@ontariopresents.ca with Artist Workshop in the subject line.

1:00 - 2:30 PM
Presenters’ Workshop: The Indigenous Creative Spaces Project
Orillia Opera House Studio Theatre

Join JP Longboat, artist and producer, and Alex Glass, Executive Director of ArtsBuild Ontario for a circle discussion about the Indigenous Creative Spaces Project. Over the last three years, the project has brought together a network of communities to support the development of Indigenous sovereign spaces across Ontario. During this dialogue, we will share our perspectives, collective learnings, and recommendations from participating communities to support the development of Indigenous creative spaces.

3:00 - 4:30 PM
Presenters’ Workshop: Digital Marketing to Audiences Under 40
Orillia Opera House Theatre

Join Stevie Tea, the Director of Marketing at Weavik- a web2 and 3 product house. He also teaches businesses and theatres, via Trimmed Creative how to create campaigns and content to target younger demographics/tracking leads and retargeting. This includes via Instagram ads, tik tok ads, Facebook ads, LinkedIn ads, google ads words, and organic content through the same channels.

6:00 - 7:30 PM
Dinner on Your Own

7:30 - 10:30 PM
Opening Reception
Opera House Green Room, Lobby and Studio Theatre

Sponsored by the Orillia Opera House

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Thursday, September 15

8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Registration Centre Open
Orillia Opera House Lobby

8:00 - 8:15 AM
Welcome to the Territory
Orillia Public Library Courtyard

Welcome and Smudging Ceremony

8:15 - 9:45 AM
First Timers’ Gathering
Orillia Opera House Green Room

10:00 AM - Noon
Meetings
St. Paul’s Centre

Community Presenters Network - Banquet Room
AASPAA/PD - Memorial Hall
Ontario Classical Music Network - McDonald Hall

12:00 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Pick up at St. Paul’s Centre Atrium

12:15 - 1:00
Sponsored Showcase: The Bobolink Agency
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

1:30 – 3:30 PM
Pitch Session 1
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

3:30 - 5:15 PM
Reception with Agents/Exhibitors
Creative Nomad Studios

Sponsored by AASPAA 

5:30 – 8:00 PM
Opening Celebration Dinner
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

Sponsored by the City of Orillia

8:30 - 10:30 PM
Showcase 1
Orillia Opera House Main Theatre

10:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Contact Lounge
Creative Nomad Studios

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Friday, September 16

7:15 - 7:30 AM
Today’s Opening Ceremony
Orillia Public Library Courtyard

7:30 - 9:00 AM
Registration Centre Open
Orillia Opera House Lobby

7:30 - 9:30 AM
Arts Touring Connector Launch and Continental Breakfast
Creative Nomad Studios

9:30 - 11:00 AM
Extraordinary Projects Pitch Session
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Pick up at St. Paul’s Centre Atrium

11:15 – 11:45 AM
Sponsored Showcase: Andy G & Friends
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

1:00 - 3:30 PM
Showcase 2
Orillia Opera House Main Theatre

Ends in the Orillia Public Library Courtyard with an Outdoor Showcase – Zeugma Dance: CUBE

3:30 - 6:00 PM
One-on-One Conversations
Creative Nomad Studios

6:00 - 8:00 PM
Dinner

Enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Orillia

8:00 - 10:15 PM
Showcase 3
Orillia Opera House Main Theatre

10:15 PM - 1:00 AM
Contact Lounge
Creative Nomad Studios

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Saturday, September 17

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Farmer’s Market Open
Orillia Opera House Parking Lot

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Centre Open
Orillia Opera House Lobby

9:15 – 11:30 AM
Pitch Session 2
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Pick up at St. Paul’s Centre Atrium

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Sponsored Showcase: VK Artist Promotion & Bookings
St. Paul’s Centre Great Hall

1:00 – 3:00 PM
One-on-One Conversations
Creative Nomad Studios

3:00 – 5:00 PM
Showcase 4
Orillia Opera House Main Theatre

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Contact Lounge
Creative Nomad Studios

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