Some participants’ feedback from last year:

The tour afforded an excuse to e-mail a list of friends and prospective clients and to offer a preview or post Tour hospitality. Even when people can't or don't come it is a part of awareness. Even if people don't buy it is part of the scheme of creating awareness and developing a market. Other artists aren't free to tour on that day so some came the evening before by invitation.

The brochure and the website were both very professional and impressive. I have since made an additional contact for my business due to your website.

The visitors loved the event - we got lots of positive feedback. Many of our members were involved in other venues, either as workers or visitors.

Value for money was embarrassingly good. No amount of display advertising or individual action could have provided the momentum this event provided.

As a result of feedback from last year, some changes have been made. This year, the tour is two days in length. Many visitors wanted an opportunity to tour further afield and most participants felt for their efforts, two days in length gave them a better opportunity to connect with visitors. This also provides an opportunity (for those who choose) to host a reception or invitational event on the Friday or Saturday evening.

If you plan to have any special programming or demonstrations, details can be included on your web page profile. Web profiles will remain online until Dec 31, 2010 to provide contact information for follow up queries. Signage will be improved.

Last year we found that communities which had a number of locations to visit attracted a much higher number of visitors, regardless of whether it was a rural area or a town. You may want to connect with other artists, heritage and cultural organizations in your community to work towards maximum exposure for your area.
 

ARTIST/VENUE REGISTRATION

Deadlines and Payment Structure
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO April 19, 2010
$50.00: Registration (full registration package received between Feb 27-Apr 19)

How to Register:

1.      Read through the CBCT Registration Information (PDF format).

2.      Click on the Registration link below to complete the online registration form. Please note: If you do not complete the entire form and click the submit registration button at the end, the system will not retain your information. You will need to print two copies before you submit your registration.

3.      Choose whether to pay online via Paypal (secure site) using a credit card or to mail a cheque/money order with your registration form. Please note: credit card payments can only be accepted by using Paypal through the web registration.

4.      Keep one copy of the registration form for your records.

5.      Sign the second copy of your registration form and enclose it in an envelope with a CD of your images as outlined on the registration form. Do not e-mail your images.

6.      If you do not pay using Paypal, enclose a cheque or money order for $50.00 made out to the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance

7.      Send registration package to:

   Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance
   Attn: Columbia Basin Culture Tour
   Box 103
   Nelson, BC  V1L 5P7
 

Please note: applications will be processed when full payment, digital images and signed registration form are received, so send your package ASAP after submitting the online registration form.

Questions? Contact the CKCA: