Victoria Arts Marketing
Publication of theatre, opera and concert house programmes in Victoria, BC, Canada

WHAT WE DO

Philomena Hanson launched VAM in 1991. At the time it was a division of Monday Publications. She took over sole ownership in 1998. As the VAM Publisher Ms. Hanson is responsible for display ad sales, liaison with each arts group in regards to programme content, the graphic designer and printer. She also handles office administrative duties. She is assisted in all areas by associate publisher, Paul Hanson.

The mandate for VAM is to provide Victoria's performing arts community with an affordable house program in order for these groups to channel precious arts dollars onto the stage, into audience education opportunities and special occassions.Advertisers appreciate the efficiency of dealing with VAM, as it is a "one-stop shopping" experience when they choose an ad campaign targetting Victoria theatre audiences. If you want to profile your company, advertise a service or market an event please get in touch. VAM currently rents office space at Black Press (818 Broughton Street) and contracts the services of Lyn Quan, the senior graphics designer at Monday Publications. Programmes are printed by Hillside Printing.

2011/12 Schedule and Rates

2011/12 Ad Specifications - Pacific Opera Victoria

2011/12 Ad Specifications - Victoria Symphony

2011/12 Ad Specifications - All Others

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VICTORIA ARTS SCENE
Victorians love their arts and culture, national study reveals* Victoria was chosen as a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2005! *Times Colonist, June 1, 2005 Target your advertising campaign to these impressive Victoria audiences... A demographic that includes a prosperous and well educated population. If your want to capture the imagination of dynamic community and business leaders, serious supporters of the performing arts, active seniors, inspiring youth, involved families and generally fun and interesting people, contact us and we'll set the stage.

PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA
www.pov.bc.ca
Celebrating 29 years of staging dazzling theatrical experiences with sumptuous music and electrifying voices. Canadian artists enrich these world class performances.

VICTORIA SYMPHONY
www.victoriasymphony.ca
For over 66 years our orchestra has inspired music lovers with presentations of works by brilliant classical and contemporary composers. Innovative interpretations by great conductors and guest soloists enhance the season.

BELFRY THEATRE
www.belfry.bc.ca
This internationally renowned company has staged professional contemporary theatre for over 31 years. The insightful mainstage season is complimented by bonus productions and a spring festival.

KALEIDOSCOPE THEATRE
www.kaleidoscope.bc.ca
This family theatre, staged with young Victoria actors and enhanced by professional actors, directors and the talents of Victoria's community of designers, has entertained audiences for over 38 years.

LANGHAM COURT THEATRE
langhamcourttheatre.bc.ca
A theatrical jewel in Victoria's Rockland area where community theatre has attracted the talents of enthusiastic thespians and extraordinary production teams for over 78 years.

PHOENIX THEATRE
www.phoenixtheatres.ca
Entertaining and challenging productions at the University of Victoria where students of the theatrical arts thrive under the leadership of an outstanding faculty, creative guest directors and designers.

CANADIAN COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS
www.ccpacanada.com
Renowed across Canada for its excellence in training young adults in musical theatre, classical drama and original collective work. The CCPA presents an annual graduation show, 'On Broadway'. The CCPA celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007.

VICTORIA OPERATIC SOCIETY
www.vos.bc.ca
'Another Opening ... Another Show' Established in 1945 this musical theatre company has produced 113 consecutive shows including a popular repertoire of Broadway musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.

GREATER VICTORIA DANCEWORKS
www.greatervictoriadanceworks.com
The annual spring dance festival where Victoria's dance schools perform and benefit from professional adjudication. The 'Best' of the festival is featured in a Gala performance.

PEARSON COLLEGE
www.pearsoncollege.ca
The United World College makes education and the arts a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Bravo!

VICTORIA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
www.vcm.bc.ca
To enrich lives through music as a regional Centre of Excellence, open and accessible to all who desire a meaningful
connection with music.

Contact:
Philomena Hanson
Victoria Arts Marketing
Tel: 250 382-6188

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