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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Conference 2023 Proposal deadline is now Sunday September 25th

2022-09-23

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Conference 2023 Proposal deadline is now Sunday September 25th 

Don’t miss out on your chance to present at Conference 2023 in beautiful Sudbury, Ontario! Click here for the Submission form, or read more for details about the Conference and proposal opportunities. 

Don’t miss your chance to present at Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada’s next annual Conference in Sudbury Ontario. The Conference will run from May 30th to June 4th, 2023 with workshops and concerts taking place over June 2-3rd. We invite anyone and everyone who is interested to apply! Contact us if you require assistance with your application.

 
About Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada
Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada is devoted to connecting people, reflecting culture, and inspiring learning and creativity through the art of storytelling. We Value: The roots of storytelling as an oral tradition to pass on one to another; Oral storytelling as a performing art; Oral storytelling reflecting diversity and intangible cultural heritage; Listeners of all ages hearing stories told in a variety of settings, languages and for different purposes; Storytellers and supporters working together for artistic excellence, creation and innovation. Learn more about Storytellers of Canada on our website.
 
About our Annual Conference
Each year, storytellers gather from across the country for a week full of telling, listening and learning. The Conference includes a dinner and keynote address, two days of workshops, two concerts, special events & presentations, and SC-CC’s Annual General Meeting.
 
The conference theme for 2023 is: "A penny for a thought, a nickel for a story." In every culture, stories are full of wisdom, and make us reflect on our role, our hopes and our memories. In 2023, we will gather at the centre of the universe, in Sudbury, to share stories from all over the world and spread their beauty around!
 
Proposal Opportunities
We are currently accepting proposals for:
  • Concert Performance: a 20-minute public evening concert performance. You may propose several shorter stories which add up to 20 minutes. 
  • Workshop: an experienced facilitator(s) leading interactive activities as specified in full workshop description. Can be 1.5 or 2.5 hours, minimum 10 participants
  • Presentation: a lecture or panel discussion by experienced facilitators exploring relevant storytelling topics. Can be 1.5 or 2.5 hours, minimum 10 participants
Artist fees are:
  • $300 for 1.5 hour workshop/presentation
  • $500 for 2.5 hour workshop/ presentation
  • $250 for a 20 minute concert performance
This is a shared fee if more than one artist is included in your proposal. There is no subsidy available for travel and accommodation costs, but we encourage artists to apply independently to Arts Councils for this support. A letter of proposal acceptance will be available, if requested, for any artist selected for Conference.

Ready to apply?
Click here to read the full call for proposals
Click here for the submission form
 
Questions? Contact us
Patrick Breton, Conference 2023: conference2023@storytellers-conteurs.ca
Erin Beaubien, SC-CC Administration: admin@storytellers-conteurs.ca
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