What is Arts On Tour?
ArtsOnTour is a web directory listing of professional performing touring artists, managers and performing arts agencies. The British Columbia Touring Council (BCTC) has been producing the Arts On Tour Directory in various forms for over 30 years.

What will the listing include and how will a presenter find my listing?
Online: The ArtsOnTour listings are broken down by categories and genres within categories including agency/manager listings.
Print: In support of the envoirnment BCTC is trying to move away from using paper in as many of our applications as we can. We will not be producing a print publication for ArtsOnTour.

Features for 2009 Website – The listings will be formatted in a database driven format that will offer search features for quicker updates. Addition of “home base” search for each group / artist. Photos will be added to all listings at no additional cost. Still offered is the ability to repeat webpage listings from AOT 2008.

Here’s How It Works.

Membership Types:

Type A – Single Artist or Self Representing Group - One full listing which will include name, and short description which then will link to a detailed web page containing full contact information, a 300 word description and photo.

Type B - Artistic Companies - theatre/dance/etc - 2 full listings which will include name, and short description which then will link to a detailed web page containing full contact information, a 300 word description and photo.

For Agencies/Managers: Agents and managers have their own listing on the website (as part of membership) and then, depending on their membership type, can opt to have their artists listed in the genre-specific sections with a full webpage including a photo.

Type C - Agents/Managers representing 1-3 artists on roster - 2 free listings with 2 photos (one listing must be for the agency or manager in the Agency/ Manager genre)

Type D - Agents/Managers representing 4 or more artists on roster - 3 free listings with 3 photos (one listing must be for the agency or manager in the Agency/ Manager genre)

All extra webpages with a photo will be $10.00 each for ALL Member Types.

Presenters will be directed to the website through regular and special email campaigns, e-newsletters and direct mail reminders promoting the directory.
Once on the site, a presenter will be able to look through the listings of agents/managers and artists. The listings are organized by genres and sub categories within genres and adult and family classifications.
If interested, a presenter can then click on the artist's name and be taken to an individual web page that will include all the contact information for the artist (including links to an artist's own web page), photo and a description of up to 300 words about the artist.

• Memberships start at $50.00 CDN
• Additional listings are $10.00 CDN for all member type
• Photos are included for all listings

Who produces ArtsOnTour?
The directory is produced by the British Columbia Touring Council (BCTC). A non-profit organization, BCTC serves presenters & touring professional artists. It's goals are to expand touring opportunities, provide professional development, promote audience development and advocate for artists and presenters.

Who can be listed in ArtsOnTour?
Any professional touring artist or company that intends to tour the Pacific Northwest, BC, Alberta, Yukon or Alaska.

Who will use the directory?
Presenters and 'soft seat' venue managers, community presenters such as arts councils and concert series presenters, community and professional festivals, schools, universities and others.

When will the directory be produced?
The launch will be early Jan 2009.

What if I need to update my information?
Let's say your email address changes or you have a new member in the group. We will be happy to update minor changes to your web listing throughout the year. All you'll need to do is drop us a note at tech@artsontour.com and we'll make the changes at no cost.

When will the listing expire?
The listings will be kept active until December 2009. In November we'll automatically send out a renewal notice and information to renew your listing for the new year.