Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta

06/09/2026

One week left to apply.

The Emerging Artist Mentorship Program supports BIPOC musicians in Manitoba with free mentorship, a live showcase opportunity, professional recording support, and guidance for touring and booking.

Selected artists will take part in mentorship leading up to Manitoba Showcase 2026 in Brandon, where they will perform for presenters from across the province.
Applications close June 15, 2026.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/cMPhuMTVm8R9oDdw6

Rhonda Head Rhonda Head Creative Manitoba Indigenous Music

In picture: violent affection performing at Manitoba Showcase 2025 in Winkler.

06/08/2026

CALLING ALL ARTS PRESENTERS - Today's the day! You can still register for this FREE workshop tonight, presented by Lisa Mackay of the Rozsa Foundation, at 7:00 p.m. MT!

Join us on Monday, June 8 for our spring Professional Development workshop!

In partnership with Rozsa Foundation, the ATAA will discuss the "Spotlight on Arts Audiences" research study in hopes to provide Alberta arts presenters with practical suggestions on how to build new audiences and attract younger audiences to your theatres.

To register for this FREE workshop, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q95gUF_fQGGBoT5CWEuyLg

06/02/2026

REMINDER for our upcoming workshop "Spotlight on Arts Audiences" with the Rozsa Foundation next Monday evening on Zoom!

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q95gUF_fQGGBoT5CWEuyLg?fbclid=IwY2xjawSL-_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFMnFMWlBuM1pIdkxTM0Vjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjBcky85oMeiCh7R-wlX8tSTv1nGWvwc1efeReWRglLHKljMFZLrEK-oOV4n_aem_tEYOs75FkUmxupaq_01Aaw #/registration

Join us on Monday, June 8 for our spring Professional Development workshop!

In partnership with Rozsa Foundation, the ATAA will discuss the "Spotlight on Arts Audiences" research study in hopes to provide Alberta arts presenters with practical suggestions on how to build new audiences and attract younger audiences to your theatres.

To register for this FREE workshop, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q95gUF_fQGGBoT5CWEuyLg

05/05/2026

Join us on Monday, June 8 for our spring Professional Development workshop!

In partnership with Rozsa Foundation, the ATAA will discuss the "Spotlight on Arts Audiences" research study in hopes to provide Alberta arts presenters with practical suggestions on how to build new audiences and attract younger audiences to your theatres.

To register for this FREE workshop, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q95gUF_fQGGBoT5CWEuyLg

04/01/2026

Ontario Presents invites performing artists and collectives to apply for the Virtual Networking Series (VNS) Artist Showcases, happening October 6–8, 2026.

VNS is a free, online professional development and networking initiative connecting artists with presenters and programmers across Ontario and beyond. Selected artists will share a 5-minute pre-recorded video curated into showcase programs for Adult and Young & Family Audiences.

Application Deadline (EXTENDED): Apr 7, 2026

Apply Now: ontariopresents.ca/virtual-networking-series

03/31/2026

Not to alarm you... but Alberta Showcase applications close TOMORROW! 😱

Arts presenters from all around Canada and the US attend Alberta Showcase each year, all in search of exciting new talent for their upcoming seasons - that could be YOU.

Alberta Showcase 2026 will be held in Fort Saskatchewan from October 23-25 at the Dow Centennial Centre.

Get your applications in by tomorrow, April 1! The portal closes at 11:55 p.m. MT.
Click here to apply: https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/alberta-showcase-2026/

03/30/2026

Reminder that applications close April 1 at 11:55 p.m. MT!

Get those applications in PRONTO for your chance to perform at Alberta Showcase this year!

Apply here:
https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/alberta-showcase-2026/

Not pictured here: a crowd of Alberta arts presenters looking to book their theatre's next season...which could be YOU!

Just over 2 weeks left to apply to Alberta Showcase! Make sure to give yourself enough time to make that application SHINE.

Also a friendly reminder that artists who have already been chosen to perform at Alberta Showcase must wait at least 5 years to apply again. We want to give as many artists a chance to showcase on the Shell Theatre stage as possible!

Click here to apply:
https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/alberta-showcase-2026/

03/25/2026

Last chance to RSVP!

Join us this Thursday, March 26 at for the next edition of the Speaker Series: Growing Arts Audiences Through Regenerative Tourism

Together, with Johanna Griggs (Destination Canada), Melissa Novecosky (Shaw Festival) and Valerie Shantz (Winnipeg Folk Festival), we’ll explore how arts and culture organizations can engage with regenerative tourism strategies to strengthen communities, deepen connections to place, and create visitor experiences that generate lasting benefits for local people, culture, and ecosystems.

🗓️ RSVP today: bit.ly/4sJXEWX

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Joignez-vous à nous le 26 mars prochain pour la prochaine présentation de notre série de conférences: Développer des publics grâce au tourisme régénératif. Ensemble, nous examinerons comment les organismes artistiques et culturels peuvent s’engager dans des stratégies de tourisme régénératif afin de renforcer leurs communautés, d’approfondir leurs liens avec les lieux et de créer des expériences pour les visiteurs qui génèrent des bénéfices durables, tant pour les résidents que pour la culture et les écosystèmes environnants.

🗓️ Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui : bit.ly/4sJXEWX

03/25/2026

Only 1 week left to apply! Have you applied yet?

We're looking for artists in a variety of disciplines - theatre, music, dance, children's acts, comedy, and so much more! If you have a great show and want an opportunity to tour around Alberta, we want you to apply!

Alberta Showcase is an incredible opportunity to get your act in front of theatre arts presenters across our province and country!

Learn more and apply today: https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/alberta-showcase-2026/