The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta was founded in 1993 and is dedicated to fostering a strong arts touring industry in Alberta. The activities that the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta undertakes focus on service and programs that nurture professional arts touring.
The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta’s vision is guided by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors, who represent a broad cross section of community presenters from each provincial region, artists, artist managers and touring companies that provide a crucial perspective and expertise on arts touring issues.
In addition, the organization ensures that arts and arts touring issues are top of mind with local, provincial and national governments, arts organizations and funding entities.
Core programming and initiatives of the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta are:
- Touring Arts Marketing;
- Publications, Web-based Data and Information Sharing;
- Touring Arts Development; and
- Education and Awareness.
Across the province the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta Board, staff and members are active in representing and promoting awareness of the touring arts in Alberta. The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta Board and staff, network and exchange information on a regular basis with tour industry colleagues, arts groups, service organizations, media, and government.
The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta is a registered non-profit organization. It is the only Alberta agency dedicated to the promotion of arts touring and is a vital link between community presenters and the professional performing arts. Membership is representative of community presenters, touring artists, agents and managers, arts service organizations, arts professional colleagues, and individuals who support the vision of the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta.
Find out more: https://www.artstouring.com/