First Timers Orientation
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 4:15–5:00pm
Hotel Halifax- MacDonald/MacNabb Rooms
Start your conference off right! If you’re new to Contact East (or just need a little refresher), make sure to join us at our First Timers Orientation. Meet the APA board and staff, learn what to expect for the next few days, and hear a few tips and tricks to make the most out of the conference. We look forward to meeting you and making meaningful connections at Contact East 2022!
Welcome Reception & APA Achievement Award Presentation
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 5:15–6:30pm
Hotel Halifax- Bluenose Room
Start the first day of Contact East off with a bang (and some yummy food!) before heading to Showcase #1 at our Opening Reception and APA Achievement Award Presentation! There will be plenty of tasty treats on offer, a full cash bar, and a bit of time for mingling before we head over to Showcase #1. We will also be handing out this year’s APA Award, an honour presented annually to a deserving individual who has made a significant contribution to the performing arts touring sector in Atlantic Canada. Food, drinks, and friends—the perfect way to start a conference!
Reception and Contact East 2023 Announcement
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 10:15–12:00 midnight
Hotel Halifax- Bluenose Room
The first showcase may be over, but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Stick around for an evening reception at Hotel Halifax where we will be announcing the location for Contact East 2023! Enjoy some complimentary food and beverages and a few surprises! Don’t miss this!
One-2-One Speed Meetings
Friday, September 23, 2022 | 11:00am–12:20pm
Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 11:15am–12:35pm
Hotel Halifax – Baronette Rooms
Time to get down to business. One-2-ones are a networking opportunity designed specifically for delegates to engage in business discussions. This is your opportunity to connect and meet with artists, agents, managers, and presenters to discuss bookings, availability, seasons, markets, etc. This industry is all about connections, and these meetings offer time and space to create new relationships and nurture existing ones. If you are looking to talk shop at Contact East, this is your chance!
The Africville Experience
sponsored by the Capitol Theatre, Moncton
Friday, September 23, 2022 | 8:30 am –10:45 am
Sign up for this activity at registration!
Grab some breakfast to go and join us for a trip to the Africville Museum, located across from the former neighbourhood that hundreds of Black Nova Scotians called home before being forcibly removed in the 60s to make way for industrial development. The exhibits tell the story of a community that met the indignities of racism with grace and faith, and is an important place to remember the story of Africville and to recognize its contribution to Canadian and specifically, African diasporic history. We will be joined by former Africville residents Beatrice Wilkins (nee West) and Bernice Arsenault (nee Byers), who will share stories and memories about their childhoods.
AGM Lunch
sponsored by King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal
Friday, Sept 23, 12:30 pm -1:45 pm
Hotel Halifax – Bluenose Room
APA members and all delegates are invited to join us for our 2022 AGM Lunch, where we vote on any organizational changes and nominate the new slate of Board of Directors.
End-of-Day Wind Down
sponsored by Side Door
Friday, September 23, 2022 | 9:00 pm –12:00 midnight
Hotel Halifax- Bluenose Room
Relax and unwind after a long day of Contact East-ing at the Hotel Halifax. We know that conferences can be a little hectic, so take this time to enjoy a beverage and a salty snack, chat with friends (or make new ones!), and look forward to another exciting day of programming ahead.
Final Party
sponsored by the Confederation Centre for the Arts
Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 7:00pm-11:00pm
Waegwoltic Club, 6549 Coburg Rd, buses leave from Halifax Hotel at 6:45 pm and 7:00 pm
Shindig, soiree, get-together, bash—whatever you want to call it, there’s nothing quite like a party! Join us on Saturday night for a closing celebration at the beautiful Waegwoltic Club on the shores of the Northwest Arm. Cap off the conference with some delicious food, cold beverages and dancing to the cool stylings of DJ Gyrrl & DJ Boy as we bid farewell to another great year of showcases, learning, and gathering with industry friends new and old.
Atlantic Moves Meeting
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 9:15am-10:00am
Hotel Halifax- Empress Room
Atlantic Moves members will have a chance to connect with their colleagues across the Atlantic dance community and discuss future initiatives and programming at this meeting. Movers, please grab your plates and head over to the Empress Room for a working breakfast session!
Member Meeting
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 10:15am-12:00pm
Hotel Halifax- Bluenose Room
That’s a wrap! Connect and regroup with other members and APA staff after a whirlwind three days of conferencing. We’ll have a demonstration of the Arts Touring Connector with developer Ross Paton. This is a brand spanking new block booking tool being launched this Fall! And as always we will discuss programming, and have a chance to share our plans for the rest of the season before we head our separate ways.