Serving curators of performance in Ontario since 1988.
Our membership structure is currently undergoing changes. Contact Us if you are interested becoming a member, email info [at] ontariopresents.ca (info[at]ontariopresents[dot]ca)
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Notice: Ongoing Membership Changes
Ontario Presents is currently in the process of updating it’s bylaws to ensure they is in alignment with Ontario’s new Nonprofit Incorporation Act (ONCA). As part of this work, Ontario Presents is currently undergoing a review of it’s membership policies to reflect the changes in Ontario’s new Nonprofit Incorporation Act (ONCA). Some of the material in the Membership section is subject to change once the Membership Review has concluded and been approved at the Annual Meeting.
Membership Services & Benefits
In addition to the services listed below, Ontario Presents network provides professional, friendly advice from your colleagues with ideas, concerns, and solutions covering all aspects of the performing arts industry.
- Block Booking
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- Programming opportunities
- Reduced tour fees
- Tour coordination assistance
- Contracting assistance
- Marketing/promotional support
- Networking
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Each year member events move throughout the province and focus on the latest issues facing the arts presenting community. Ontario Presents’ annual member gatherings offer members the opportunity for collaborative learning, reflection and study, mixed with the right proportion of R & R. The emphasis is on networking, round-table discussions, panel forums, workshops, formal & informal gatherings and information-sharing.
- Professional Development
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Ontario Presents supports professional development in the presenting field through seminars, workshops, and webinars. Past topics have included volunteer recruitment and management, database marketing, programming, sponsorship, legal pitfalls, audience development, and more.
- Communications & Information
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Newsletter
- Subscription to our monthly Newsletter with industry and network updates, upcoming events, granting programs deadlines and more! Subscribe to the Ontario Presents e-newsletter
- A posting in Ontario Presents eNews is a benefit offered to network members. If you have events, news, job postings, or any other industry relevant announcements for publication in Ontario Presents Newsletter, please send them to info [at] ontariopresents.ca (info[at]ontariopresents[dot]ca)
Member eAlerts
Ontario Presents disseminates information of interest, such as special invitations to industry events, important announcements and more, to network members.
Online Network Directory & Profiles
- Listing in and full access to Ontario Presents online Network Directory, a comprehensive listing of community presenters, artists, service organizations and agents.
- Online profile to feature individual members and organizations
Free Postings on the Ontario Presents Job Board
Network members can submit their job opportunities to be posted on Ontario Presents online Job Board free of charge. This includes listing on our site, a link in our e-newsletter, and postings on Facebook and Twitter.
- Discount on CAPACOA membership
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Ontario Presents members are entitled to a discount of $100 on CAPACOA membership.
- Accessibility Standards Training
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Are you wondering what the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) means for your organization? Accessibility Ontario offers webinars and workshops on the AODA Standards and how to make documents accessible, as well as website accessibility audits, accessible document conversion, and online AODA training. Members of Ontario Presents receive a 10% discount on Accessibility Ontario workshops and webinars. Contact training [at] accessontario.com (training[at]accessontario[dot]com) to claim your discount.
Presenter Map
Discover Ontario's vast touring network - this map includes all Presenter members of Ontario Presents.
Renewing Membership
Your bundle administrator can renew your membership through their account. Sign in to contact them.