Across Canada, various networks support the touring and presentation of live performances.
These organizations offer booking opportunities, professional development, and community connections tailored to their regions. If you're looking to discover new artists, connect with presenters across provinces and build capacity, these networks are key players in the national performing arts ecosystem.
Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
Who: Provincial network of performing arts presenters and touring artists
Where: Alberta
What: Facilitates touring and networking through showcases, professional development, and booking support.
https://www.artstouring.com/
Atlantic Presenters Association
Who: Regional network of performing arts presenters
Where: Atlantic Canada
What: Facilitates touring and offers professional development for presenters and festivals.
https://atlanticpresenters.ca/
BC Live Performance Network
Who: Provincial network of presenters and producers
Where: British Columbia
What: Supports touring, block-booking, and professional development, and offers awards and funding for the live performance sector.
https://bclive.ca/
CanDance Network
Who: National network of contemporary dance presenters
Where: Canada
What: Supports the presentation and touring of contemporary dance through residencies, commissions, and artist-presenter partnerships.
https://candance.ca/
Canadian Association for the Performing Arts (CAPACOA)
Who: National network of performing arts presenters and stakeholders
Where: Canada
What: Represents professional stakeholders in Canada's presenting and touring sector. Provides advocacy, research, networking opportunities, and an annual conference.
https://capacoa.ca/en/
Debut Atlantic
Who: Touring network for classical musicians
Where: Atlantic Canada
What: Connects emerging and established classical artists with schools, communities, and audiences through regional tours.
https://www.debutatlantic.ca/
Manitoba Arts Network
Who: Regional network of community presenters
Where: Manitoba
What: Connects rural and northern communities through touring, showcasing, and professional development initiatives.
https://manitobaartsnetwork.ca/
Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC)
Who: Provincial network of community-based arts councils
Where: Saskatchewan
What: Supports touring performances, exhibitions, workshops, and special events through local arts councils and schools.
https://www.osac.ca/
Prairie Debut
Who: Touring network for classical and global music
Where: The Prairies, Yukon
What: Brings classical and world music artists to smaller and rural communities through curated tours and outreach.
https://prairiedebut.com/
RIDEAU
Who: Francophone network of presenters and venues
Where: Quebec and Francophone Canada
What: Connects Francophone presenters through an annual showcase and conference, providing booking, networking, and touring opportunities.
https://associationrideau.ca/fr
Réseau Ontario
Who: Francophone network of presenters and arts organizations
Where: Ontario
What: Supports the development and touring of Francophone performing arts through residencies, youth programming, and professional development.
https://www.reseauontario.ca/