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December 2023

Cyber Security Best Practices - Online Training December 5, 2023

November 2023

ESTA Standards Watch | November 29, 2023 November 30, 2023
New - Programme Propulsons la relève (QC) November 28, 2023
ESA Podcast 78 | ANSI ES1.40 - 2023 Event Security Standard November 21, 2023
AIP Week 2023 November 16, 2023
GerrAudio Demo Days XII | Dec 13-14, 2023 November 16, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | November 13, 2023 November 13, 2023
Call for Applications - Creative Spaces Mentoring Network November 3, 2023

October 2023

Video: Showcasing CallTime Mental Health Training & Resources October 30, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
CATR 2024 Conference: Call for Papers and Sessions October 24, 2023
The Gathering Divergence Fall 2023 - In Conversation October 20, 2023
Artist Mentorship Program - Deadline extended to Oct 23 October 20, 2023
Open call for Theatre/Dance Artists and Critics in the Performing Arts (25-35 Years Old) October 20, 2023
Next Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness course - $50 Discount October 16, 2023
Smoke & Heads Demo Day | Ultratec Special Effects & High End Systems October 13, 2023
Call for Applications: CITT/ICTS Executive Director October 12, 2023
The Fall Issue of Protocol is now live! October 5, 2023
2023 Siminovitch Prize Finalists Announced October 5, 2023
More available funds for the Student Work Placement (SWP) internship subsidies for the Cultural sector October 5, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | October 4, 2023 October 4, 2023
Behind the Scenes Offers Free Bystander Intervention Webinars October 3, 2023

September 2023

Monique Corbeil to step down from CITT/ICTS National Coordinator position September 28, 2023
2023 Publication and Communication Commission Newsletter September 27, 2023
Call for Papers: Costume Pedagogies September 27, 2023
Actsafe Safety Association Conference 2024 September 25, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | September 25, 2023 September 25, 2023
Call for Presentations at NATEAC 2024 September 21, 2023
#FutureOfLIVE - NATIONAL ACTION WEEK September 19, 2023
Admission Opens October 1st, 2023 at the NTS September 19, 2023
OISTAT Newsletter | September 2023 September 15, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | September 12, 2023 September 12, 2023
Nominations Open for 2024 ESTA Board of Directors September 12, 2023
CITT/ICTS is now on Instagram and LinkedIn! September 7, 2023
OFFTA 2024 | CALL FOR PROPOSALS September 5, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | August 31, 2023 September 5, 2023
A.C. Lighting Inc. now the exclusive distributor of LumenRadio products in the U.S. and Canada September 5, 2023

August 2023

ESTA Standards Watch | August 16, 2023 August 25, 2023
ITEAC 2023 - Sept. 19-20, 2023 August 25, 2023
2023 CITT/ICTS Alberta Section Annual General Meeting August 14, 2023
CITT/ICTS 2023 Hybrid AGM Notice August 1, 2023

July 2023

ESTA Standards Watch | July 25, 2023 July 26, 2023
Applications are now open for the Metcalf Foundation Performing Arts Internships July 25, 2023
ESAC 2023 Conference July 17, 2023
Partner Organization Special Offer on a Full Conference Pass! July 14, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | July 10, 2023 July 11, 2023
SummerWorks 2023 Performance Festival July 6, 2023
Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards 2023 July 6, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | June 28, 2023 July 6, 2023
Rendez-vous technique des arts de la scène 2023 July 5, 2023

June 2023

Ontario Section 2023 AGM June 19, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | June 15, 2023 June 16, 2023
LDI 2023 - Early-bird registration is open June 15, 2023
New report shows positive impact on CERB recipients June 14, 2023
Hot and Smoky: A New Normal - Free Webinar June 13, 2023
SC Media Canada And Roland Pro A/V Announce Strategic Partnership June 12, 2023
Hariri Pontarini Architects wins ‘Best Cultural Firm’ Popular Choice Award June 1, 2023

May 2023

ESTA Standards Watch | May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023
Toronto Audio Engineering Society Meeting May 24, 2023
The AFC's Big Swing Golf Tournament May 11, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | May 9, 2023 May 10, 2023
ADC Silent Auction in support of PQ2023 May 8, 2023

April 2023

Town Hall: OK Stage Managers – What now? What do YOU need? (free event) April 26, 2023
Lighting Up The Skies Saves Lives April 25, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | April 20, 2023 April 20, 2023
2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Now Accepting Submissions April 6, 2023
Nominations for the 2023 Siminovitch Prize for Theatre are now open April 6, 2023

March 2023

2023 SMArts Toronto Hybrid Conference March 30, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | March 27, 2023 March 28, 2023
OISTAT Architecture Commission | PQ 2023 Workshop - Designing Theatre Space March 17, 2023
IATSE Canada - Black Hair Education free course March 13, 2023
Behind the Scenes Welcomes New Board Members March 13, 2023
New Vectorworks free Webinar - A Research-Based Workflow for Lighting Design March 10, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023
IATSE Canada - Q Lab for Theatrical Design Training free course March 7, 2023
Associated Designers of Canada - Announcing March free workshops March 1, 2023
IATSE Canada - AV Fundamentals free course March 1, 2023

February 2023

CAPACOA Connections 2.0 February 27, 2023
IATSE Canada - Delivering World Class Service free course (online) February 27, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | February 24, 2023 February 24, 2023
IATSE Canada - Fly Systems and Counterweight Rigging free course (Yukon) February 24, 2023
Reintroducing the Tom Patterson Theatre February 24, 2023
2023 CQICTS AGM | March 13, 2023 February 17, 2023
Spam Email Alert February 16, 2023
Katie Jang is ESTA’s Next Protocol Editor February 16, 2023
IATSE Local 250 (BC) - Fundamentals of Arena style rigging free course February 14, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | February 10, 2023 February 13, 2023
IATSE Local 295 (Prairies) - Introduction to Stage and Live Events free course February 10, 2023
IATSE Local 680 (Atlantic) offers two new courses free of charge February 10, 2023

January 2023

Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course - March 2023 January 31, 2023
IATSE Canada - Identifying and Managing Workplace Burnout January 31, 2023
In Memoriam: John Bilyk (1951 - 2022) January 26, 2023
Prague Quadrennial 2023 | News January 26, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | January 25, 2023 January 26, 2023
Formation sur l'intervention d’un(e) témoin Comment intervenir contre l'intimidation et le harcèlement au travail January 19, 2023
Open Call – ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2023 January 19, 2023
The Winter 2023 edition of ESTA's Protocol is now live online! January 12, 2023
Now Available - Study of the issues and training needs of the Theatre sector (Quebec) January 11, 2023
Call for Papers — Staging Strategies: Trends in Canadian Drama and Performing Arts January 11, 2023
ESTA Standards Watch | January 9, 2023 January 10, 2023
IATSE Canada - Mental Health First Aid & Bystander Intervention Courses January 9, 2023

December 2022

IATSE Local 906 is offering 3 courses - free of charge December 21, 2022
Registration for CONNECT 2023 is now live! December 16, 2022
2023 FEO Conference December 12, 2022
ESA’s Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop December 12, 2022
Rigging Technician 1 & 2 Trainings offered at not cost by AIEST 523 December 9, 2022
Applications to the PGC Mentorship Program are Now Open December 8, 2022
“Black Hair Education” course - Offered free of charge by IATSE Local 709 December 7, 2022
Share your thoughts: Changing Narratives Fund December 6, 2022
New Date - FREE Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course December 6, 2022
QLab 5 Training | January 2023 December 1, 2022

November 2022

ESTA Standards Watch | November 29, 2022 November 30, 2022
IATSE Canada offers the LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Certificate November 24, 2022
The REINFORCEMENT Program (CPAWRF) November 21, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | November 16, 2022 November 16, 2022
Behind the Scenes at LDI 2022 November 9, 2022
New Date - FREE Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course November 1, 2022

October 2022

FREE Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course with IATSE Canada October 31, 2022
2022 CITT/ICTS Alberta Section AGM October 27, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | 25 October 2022 October 26, 2022
In-house Assistantship Program - Call for Applications! October 17, 2022
Coming up at the AFC October 14, 2022
Professional Sound | October 2022 Issue October 12, 2022
20% discount at Music Books Plus October 12, 2022
LDI 2022 | FREE Expo Hall Passes with CITT/ICTS promo code! October 11, 2022
Siminovitch Prize 2022 - Shortlists Announced October 7, 2022
Mentoring opportunities at Associated Designers of Canada October 4, 2022

September 2022

National Day for Truth And Reconciliation September 30, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | September 28, 2022 September 29, 2022
BTS Offers Webinar on Understanding Substance Use and Abuse September 26, 2022
IATSE Awarded $900,000 in Training Funds from Canadian Heritage September 22, 2022
Bystander Intervention in the Entertainment Industry Webinars Announced September 12, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | September 9, 2022 September 12, 2022
Funding | Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations September 8, 2022

August 2022

Call for Applications | Project Manager - In-House Assistantship Program August 26, 2022
BACK TO SCHOOL | Save 20% August 24, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | August 23, 2022 August 24, 2022
RENDEZ-VOUS TECHNIQUE DES ARTS DE LA SCÈNE 2022 August 22, 2022
The AFC - Expanding Practitioner Access Town Hall August 18, 2022

July 2022

Actsafe Safety Association | Safety Scene Summer 2022 July 29, 2022
CITT/ICTS 2021-2025 Strategic Plan July 28, 2022
CITT/ICTS 2022 Hybrid AGM July 28, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | July 27, 2022 July 27, 2022
CITT/ICTS | In-House Assistantship project July 26, 2022
Rendez-vous 2022 | The Conference program is now live! July 20, 2022
Ontario Section - 2022 AGM & Call for nominations July 20, 2022
The 2022 BTS Holiday Cards Now On Sale July 13, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | July 12, 2022 July 13, 2022
Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course - August 2022 July 6, 2022
Update | Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund (CPAWRF) July 5, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | June 28, 2022 July 5, 2022

June 2022

RVT @ Quebec 2022 - Schedule & Registration June 22, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | June 7, 2022 June 8, 2022

May 2022

ESTA Standards Watch | May 26, 2022 May 27, 2022
Respectful Workplaces in the Arts | 2022 workshops May 12, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | May 10, 2022 May 11, 2022

April 2022

Behind the Scenes is Seeking Designers for 2022 Holiday Cards April 26, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch | April 13, 2022 April 14, 2022

March 2022

Young, Gifted, and Black Program March 30, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch - March 29, 2022 March 30, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch - March 13, 2022 March 14, 2022
Call for Participants ➲ Living Legends Workshops @ WSD 2022 March 7, 2022
New Eos Apex from ETC March 1, 2022

February 2022

ESTA Standards Watch - February 25, 2022 February 28, 2022
Call for nominations - Prix Denise-Filiatrault February 25, 2022
Spectre Entertainment joins forces with Atelier JD February 23, 2022
Siminovitch Forum on Feminist Theatre February 22, 2022
World Stage Design 2022 will proceed as an IN-PERSON event! February 21, 2022
2022 CQICTS AGM February 18, 2022
Innovation and resilience in the arts, culture, and heritage - Project & Report February 18, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch - February 16, 2022 February 17, 2022
IATSE Canada - 2022 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION SUBMISSIONS February 16, 2022
Session Highlights of the Upcoming 2022 NWRS February 16, 2022
Study on the arts and well-being February 10, 2022
Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course - March 2022 February 4, 2022
Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund February 2, 2022

January 2022

Statistics Canada releases data showing major impacts on sector January 31, 2022
Bell Let's Talk Day January 26, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch - January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
CATR 2022 Call for Papers and Sessions January 25, 2022
Psychosocial support fund January 20, 2022
The 2022 New World Rigging Symposium Announces Sessions January 18, 2022
Prairie Section AGM 2022 January 17, 2022
CLMA - Upcoming webinars January 14, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch - January 10, 2022 January 11, 2022
2022 NWC NAMM Canadian Meetup January 10, 2022
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) January 7, 2022
Farewell Jacques January 6, 2022
ESTA Standards Watch - December 20, 2021 January 6, 2022

December 2021

National Office closed for the Holidays December 15, 2021
Urgent call to action - Bill C2 December 15, 2021
on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT 2022 December 14, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - December 10, 2021 December 10, 2021
GerrAudio DEMO DAYS December 10, 2021
ICOPER Comment Period Extended December 7, 2021
Remembering Bob December 6, 2021
CHRC supports Canadian cultural establishments! December 3, 2021
ThisGen Fellowship 2022: Now Accepting Applications December 3, 2021
Gillian Gallow named the 2021 Laureate of the Siminovitch Prize December 3, 2021
State of Production Survey December 2, 2021
Global Crowd Management Leaders Unite for a Safer World December 2, 2021

November 2021

ESTA Standards Watch - November 29, 2021 November 29, 2021
Leading the Way in a Post-Pandemic World November 25, 2021
Calls for Students at Scenofest and WSD November 25, 2021
Early bird registration - Actsafe Entertainment Safety Conference November 24, 2021
2022 New World Rigging Symposium November 24, 2021
BCTC is hiring an Executive Director November 24, 2021
New Legal Resource in BC - Arts Re-Entry Clinic November 17, 2021
OISTAT Newsletter 2021 | November November 15, 2021
Industry panel with BIPOC Canadian Theatre artists November 11, 2021
National Concert and COVID-19 Regulations Guide November 10, 2021
Actsafe Safety in Entertainment (ASE) Awards November 10, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021
GerrAudio Demo Days 2021 November 5, 2021
Terminology Working Group - Now Seeking Public Comment November 5, 2021
New at The AFC - Exploring the Juggling Act November 3, 2021
ICOPER in Open Comment Period November 2, 2021
IATSE Canada - TERMINATION OF THE CRB November 1, 2021
National call for interest - Director of TDArts November 1, 2021
PMArts & TDArts Discussion Series - Putting Anti-Oppression into Practice November 1, 2021

October 2021

Performing Arts, Tourism and the Experience Economy: The Untapped Potential October 29, 2021
Safe Set Work for Every-Body Documentary October 26, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - October 25, 2021 October 26, 2021
All Together Now: Creating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian Theatre for Young Audiences October 25, 2021
Call for participation - Survey in the theatre industry (Quebec) October 20, 2021
No recovery in sight for the performing arts October 20, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - October 14, 2021 October 15, 2021
Infocomm 2021 - Virtual-only Package October 14, 2021
The 2021 Shortlist for the Siminovitch Prize October 14, 2021
New! The AFC's Lobby Chats October 13, 2021
Registration for CAPACOA's 2021 conference is open October 12, 2021
ASSITEJ Manifesto October 12, 2021
Langham Directors' Workshop - Call for submissions October 7, 2021
Celebrate the Seasons with Behind the Scenes October 6, 2021
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Survey October 4, 2021
Recording of the Siminovitch Forum on immersive theatre is now available October 4, 2021
Professional Lighting & Production - Fall 2021 October 1, 2021

September 2021

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION September 30, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
OISTAT Newsletter 2021 | September September 23, 2021
ACT Entertainment MA3 Programming Contest September 17, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - September 16, 2021 September 17, 2021
AIP Week Webinar - What is the connection between inclusive and psychologically safe workplaces and respectful workplaces? September 16, 2021
AIP Week - What Would Don Do? Live from Arts Umbrella September 16, 2021
Black Canadian Theatre Leadership: Embracing transformation and adaptation (Walker Cultural Leader Series) September 16, 2021
USITT Releases First Demographic Study of Live Entertainment Technology and Design Workforce September 15, 2021
September 22, 2021 - Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community September 13, 2021
Zones Théâtrales 2021 September 13, 2021
The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022 September 8, 2021
PDM PROJECT WORKSHOPS September 8, 2021
CLMA Launches National Research Study & Online Survey September 2, 2021
IATSE TTF Safety First! Is Now an ETCP Recognized Electrical & Rigging Training Program September 2, 2021
CAPACOA 2021 Hybrid Conference News September 1, 2021

August 2021

The AFC Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training - Upcoming Classes August 31, 2021
Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative Introduces Toolbox Talks One-Sheets August 25, 2021
New Group Mentorship Opportunity! August 24, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - August 23, 2021 August 24, 2021
NWC Free Webinar - The legal Requirements of Post-COVID Touring August 17, 2021
InfoComm 2021 Health & Safety Protocols Update August 11, 2021
Free ETC LearningStage classes just added! August 11, 2021
NATEAC Supports Behind the Scenes August 11, 2021
Emergency Support Fund for Canada’s Live Music Sector Now Open to Applicants August 10, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - August 6, 2021 August 10, 2021
More Details of Federal Emergency Relief from the Government of Canada to Support Canada’s Live Music Sector and Artists August 6, 2021

July 2021

ESTA Standards Watch - July 28, 2021 July 30, 2021
2021 AGM NOTIFICATION AND AGENDA July 29, 2021
Showlight 2022 Postponed July 29, 2021
SHOWSDT announces Chief Operating Officer role for Nancy McNeil July 22, 2021
Registration is now open! July 21, 2021
OISTAT Newsletter 2021 | July July 15, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - July 12, 2021 July 13, 2021

June 2021

Call for Presentations @ CITT/ICTS Rendez-vous 2021- Deadline extended! June 22, 2021
New from The AFC - Professional Development & Mentorship June 16, 2021
Registration for the NATEAC 2021 is now open June 16, 2021
Call for applications to: Artists from Québec - contemporary performance, dance, or theatre. June 16, 2021
Masterclass on Blended Conferences June 15, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - June 11, 2021 June 14, 2021
USITT & ESTA - Terminology Working Group June 11, 2021
A Statement from IPAA in response to the Kamloops Residential School June 11, 2021
ARTSTREK 2021: The virtual world edition June 11, 2021
BSAFE - Safety assured for everyone June 11, 2021
NIFF 2021 June 7, 2021
Artsboost: Digital Marketing & Fundraising for the Performing Arts June 7, 2021
Actsafe is launching a new COVID Safety Coordinator Program June 1, 2021
IATSE Statement on Kamloops Residential School Discovery June 1, 2021

May 2021

Ontario Members: Campaign Launch Monday, May 31st - #FairnessForArtsON May 28, 2021
[Deadline Extended] Call for intents and proposals to host World Stage Design 2025 May 28, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
Creative Green Tools - Phase II May 21, 2021
RENDEZ-VOUS 2021 - Call for presentations May 20, 2021
Reviving the CITT/ICTS Mentoring Network program May 18, 2021
Registration open for 2021 SMArts Virtual conference May 17, 2021
OISTAT Newsletter 2021 | May May 17, 2021
NEW AND IMPROVED STANDARDS APPROVED by ANSI's BSR May 14, 2021
CLMA Webinar: "Reopening Indoor Events in Canada - Fall 2021" May 13, 2021
NIVA and The Event Safety Alliance Announce “SAFE IN SOUND: A Reopening Checklist for the Live Entertainment Industry” May 12, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
The NATEAC announces virtual conference dates May 7, 2021
Navigator - New mental health service from The AFC May 6, 2021
Plasa Online 2021 May 6, 2021
The Siminovitch Prize Call for Nominations in Design May 5, 2021
Study - The performing arts audiences in Quebec May 5, 2021
WATCH NOW! ADVOCACY: THE STATE OF THE ARTS IN CANADA May 4, 2021
FREE one-day Mental Health Workshop for the Arts and Entertainment Industries May 4, 2021
Urgent Input Required: Production Community Survey May 3, 2021

April 2021

ESTA Standards Watch - April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021
TERMINOLOGY REFORM INITIATIVE FOR FILM AND TV April 27, 2021
CITT/ICTS 2021 Board Election - Candidate Slate April 23, 2021
Emergency fund for artists and cultural workers (Quebec) April 22, 2021
Budget 2021 Supporting Tourism Hospitality, Arts and Culture April 20, 2021
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Virtual Training Course April 15, 2021
IATSE Goes Green! Sustainable Tips for Workers in the Entertainment Industry April 15, 2021
Theatre Words 1995 original books on sale April 14, 2021
Entertainment Design and Technology Workforce Demographics Study 2021 April 12, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - April 9, 2021 April 12, 2021
Showcase and Pitch Applications Now Open for Virtual Contact ONtour April 9, 2021
Industry Meetup - The Future of Professional Audio April 8, 2021
Spring 2021 Arts & Culture Sector Impact Survey April 8, 2021
Petition the Government April 7, 2021
World Stage Design 2022 - Q&A Sessions April 7, 2021
Contact East 2021 April 7, 2021
Some Bunny Loves You! Save 20% Now at Music Books Plus! April 1, 2021

March 2021

ESTA Standards Watch - March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
Goodbye Robert March 26, 2021
The Rozsa Admin Fundamentals Training (RAFT) March 26, 2021
Professional Lighting & Production - Spring 2021 March 25, 2021
PERG Coffee Break: The BTS Mental Health Initiative March 22, 2021
ETC Launch - International Online Event March 17, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - March 16, 2021 March 17, 2021
Open Call: 2022 Technical Invention Prize (TIP) March 16, 2021
2021 BC NTS DRAMAFEST March 15, 2021
World Stage Design 2022 Online Event x World Theatre Day March 11, 2021
Free ANSI March and April Webinar Series - Registration Open March 11, 2021
CITT Alberta - Video Streaming Workshops March 10, 2021
Additional Funding for the Arts March 10, 2021
Siminovitch Forum on Innovation March 9, 2021
Virtual Pacific Contact 2021 March 8, 2021
Your Taxes and COVID-19 March 4, 2021
Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts & The Government of Ontario Announce Funding for the Arts March 2, 2021
Upcoming workshop: Maintaining Respectful Workplaces in the Arts March 2, 2021
CITT/ICTS Alberta Section | 2020-21 Annual General Meeting March 2, 2021
Upcoming online ERD-certified Pyro Courses March 1, 2021

February 2021

OISTAT Newsletter | January 2021 February 26, 2021
Event Safety Alliance Canada is now incorporated February 26, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - February 26, 2021 February 26, 2021
2021 CQICTS AGM February 22, 2021
Call for Nominations 2021 CITT/ICTS Board of Directors February 18, 2021
The ESA Severe Weather Summit is going virtual February 17, 2021
PLASA and ABTT join forces for 2021 event February 17, 2021
Take 20% Off From Now Until February 21st at Music Books Plus February 12, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
New from The AFC - Career Resilience Program February 5, 2021
Professional Sound - February 2021 February 5, 2021
USITT21 — Special rate for CITT/ICTS Members! February 4, 2021
A Recruitment Campaign to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion February 2, 2021
EXPO-SCÈNE | PRESS RELEASE – Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 February 2, 2021

January 2021

Results from the National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS) are now available. January 26, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021
Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative Introduces Sample Language for Toolbox Talks January 21, 2021
RENDEZ-VOUS TECHNIQUE DES ARTS DE LA SCÈNE @ Québec 2021 January 20, 2021
ESTA Standards Watch - January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021
Yorkville Sound introduces the first ever Lithium Ion battery powered portable subwoofer January 11, 2021

December 2020

Season's Greetings, Precious Resources & Friendly Reminder December 17, 2020

November 2020

ESTA Standards Watch - November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020
BTS Mental Health Initiative Launches Stop Bullying Campaign November 23, 2020
Special Offer from MusicBooksPlus November 19, 2020
EDUARTS Digital roundtable discussions November 18, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - November 13, 2020 November 13, 2020
Chauvet Professional Makes Initial Donation of $25,000 to Behind the Scenes – ReSet Fund Challenges Industry to the Next $25,000 November 9, 2020
National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS) November 4, 2020
The AFC presents: Career Resilience Workshops - Sign Up Today! November 4, 2020
National Theatre School of Canada: 2021 Applications and Virtual Open House November 2, 2020

October 2020

‘Events Can Take Place’: German Scientists Present COVID Experiment Results October 30, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
The Canada Council for the Arts invites you to help shape its next Strategic Plan October 20, 2020
Obsidian Theatre announces first major project under new artistic director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu October 20, 2020
IATSE announces two latest actions in drive toward inclusion October 13, 2020
Arts Commons Transformation Takes Major Step Forward October 13, 2020
Unison Benevolent Fund - Emergency Mental Health for the Music Community October 13, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020
Associated Designers of Canada vote to join IATSE! October 2, 2020

September 2020

ESTA Standards Watch - September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
OISTAT Newsletter | September 2020 September 15, 2020
Actsafe Injury Prevention Week 2020 September 14, 2020
USITT's Technical Production Commission Creates "Quick Read" COVID-19 Guides September 14, 2020
Members of IATSE 667 Vote in Favor of Merger with IATSE 514 and AQTIS September 11, 2020
ESTA Standard Watch - September 10, 2020 September 10, 2020
#BeThe1To Help Save a Life September 9, 2020
Celebration of Nations 2020 Virtual Edition September 4, 2020
Townhall with Minister Guilbeault (with ASL interpretation) - Video September 2, 2020

August 2020

A Virtual Rendez-Vous - by Matt Frankish August 26, 2020
ESTA Standard Watch - August 24, 2020 August 25, 2020
September 22, 2020 - Day of Visibility for the Entertainment and Events Industry August 24, 2020
Rendez-vous 2020 becomes virtual - Thank you! August 21, 2020
84 motorized lifters: We are proud of it! August 21, 2020
ESTA Standard Watch - August 14, 2020 August 19, 2020
Basic Income and the Arts Webinar and #mymonthlybudget August 12, 2020
News from Unisson Structures August 12, 2020
Call for nominations for Caucus Representatives - Cross Sectoral Recovery Roundtables August 11, 2020
2020 Virtual AGM - New Time August 6, 2020
Two More ESTA Draft Standards now in Public Review August 6, 2020
Counterbalance lifting: Quiet, economical and local system August 6, 2020
Crowd Management - ESTA's Second Event Safety Standard Approved by ANSI's Board of Standards Review August 5, 2020

July 2020

ESTA Standard Watch - July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020
Solotech concludes a partnership with Yoop for interactive virtual events July 24, 2020
Remote Proctoring Option Now Available for All Four ETCP Examinations July 24, 2020
IATSE Stagecraft Safety Committee releases COVID-19 reopening recovery plan July 22, 2020
Rendez-vous technique des arts de la scène 2020 July 22, 2020
At la Maison-Théâtre, technicians are safe! July 22, 2020
SE Fabrication - A solution to physical distancing at musical venue Salle Claude-Champagne July 22, 2020
Yorkville Sound Launches Podcast for MI & Pro Audio Enthusiasts July 21, 2020
Behind the Scenes Launches Suicide Prevention Campaign July 20, 2020
ESTA Board of Directors Call for Candidates July 20, 2020
ESTA Standard Watch - July 7, 2020 July 20, 2020

June 2020

Get the latest information on Pro Audio. June 29, 2020
Get the latest information on Lighting, Video and Staging Industries. June 29, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - June 23, 2020 June 23, 2020
Covid-19 Handling for RC4 Devices June 19, 2020
Siminovitch Prize Nomination Deadline is July 13, 2020 June 15, 2020
Phrases We Should Work to Eliminate in the Rehearsal Room June 11, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - June 9, 2020 June 10, 2020
Anti-Racism - CITT/ICTS Board’s statement of solidarity June 9, 2020
Sound designer Deanna H. Choi honoured with 2020 Pauline McGibbon Award June 8, 2020
PMArts & TDArts present the COVID Edition Conference June 2, 2020
CAPACOA News - Important Updates for the Sector June 2, 2020
ESTA News - May 2020 June 1, 2020

May 2020

The AFC Newsletter - May 2020 May 29, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
The Show Must Go On - Opinion Letter May 14, 2020
Rendez-vous 2020 becomes virtual - Press release May 13, 2020
IATSE Members Tackle COVID-19 by Giving Back May 13, 2020
News from Scapin Staging & Show Distribution May 12, 2020
The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide May 11, 2020
Be Scene - Be Heard May 6, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - April 28, 2020 May 1, 2020

April 2020

ESTA News - April 2020 April 28, 2020
Maintaining community while keeping our distance April 23, 2020
The Siminovitch Prize - Call for nominations April 20, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020

March 2020

ESTA Standards Watch - March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020
Call for Submissions - Art Apart March 24, 2020
Extension of grace period for membership dues March 20, 2020
Message from the CITT/ICTS Board of Directors March 16, 2020
The AFC offers support and resources to professionnals March 13, 2020
EXPO-SCÈNE 2020 IS CANCELLED March 12, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020

February 2020

ESTA Standard Watch - February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020
DECK TO/GO purchases the rental assets of MEGA Inc. February 18, 2020
World Stage Design 2022 February 3, 2020

January 2020

ESTA Standards Watch - January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
CQICTS - AGM Convocation January 27, 2020
AirMagic ERD-certified PYRO & 2-Day Special Effects Courses January 21, 2020
2-Days ETC ION Xe Console Training at EXPO-SCÈNE 2020 January 20, 2020
2020 OISTAT Meetings and Events Schedule January 16, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - January 13, 2020 January 13, 2020
Conference by Candlelight in Stockholm January 9, 2020
Call for nominations for the 2020 CITT/ICTS Awards January 8, 2020
ESTA Standards Watch - December 26, 2019 January 6, 2020

December 2019

Call for Exhibition and Performance at WSD / Scenofest 2021 December 13, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - December 9, 2019 December 11, 2019

November 2019

ESTA Standards Watch - November 27, 2019 November 28, 2019
2020 Actsafe Entertainment Safety Conference: discount for CITT/ICTS members November 15, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - November 11, 2019 November 12, 2019

October 2019

Call For Nominations CITT/ICTS National Board October 31, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - October 22, 2019 October 29, 2019
PSAV completes its acquisition of Encore Event Technologies October 15, 2019
A National Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts October 1, 2019

September 2019

ESTA Standards Watch - September 24, 2019 September 26, 2019
Three ESTA standards reaffirmed and published September 26, 2019
Release of the 2019 Labour Market Information study of Canada's cultural workforce September 23, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - September 10, 2019 September 10, 2019
The Artist Citizens on Tour Guide for an eco-friendly tour September 5, 2019

August 2019

ESTA Standard Watch August 28, 2019 August 29, 2019
Rendez-vous 2019 : Thank you for joining us in Whitehorse, Yukon! August 27, 2019
Rewarding Canada's finest at Rendez-vous 2019 in Whitehorse, Yukon August 27, 2019
ESTA Standard Watch August 13, 2019 August 26, 2019
Download the Rendez-vous 2019 official program! August 5, 2019

July 2019

ESTA Standard Watch July 29, 2019 July 30, 2019
Protocol Summer 2019 Edition is now available! July 24, 2019
ESTA Board of Directors Call for Candidates July 15, 2019

June 2019

Hosting CHRC Workshops on Maintaining Respectful Workplaces! June 26, 2019

May 2019

Protocol Spring 2019 Edition is now available! May 30, 2019
Rendez-vous 2019 offers pre-conference workshops and Tech-Nique prior to annual conference May 27, 2019
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! 2019 Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre May 10, 2019
EXPO-SCÈNE 2019 - thank you everyone for this terrific edition! May 4, 2019

April 2019

Attend the TEC Talks at EXPO-SCÈNE 2019 April 14, 2019

March 2019

ESTA Standard Watch March 29, 2019 March 29, 2019
CITT/ICTS Board Slate 2019 Election March 19, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - March 13, 2019 March 13, 2019

February 2019

Registration is Open for the 2019 P.M. Arts Conference February 21, 2019
Sagebrush Theatre closes indefinitely due to crack in roof truss February 19, 2019
Au revoir Jean-Charles 1942-2019 February 19, 2019
The industry has lost a visionary, an innovator, and a true leader. February 19, 2019
Newly released: Quick Reference Guides for provincial legislation on harassment! February 19, 2019
New Resource: The Indigenous Ally Toolkit February 15, 2019
The LRLR Raffle and the BTS Boutique Benefit Behind the Scenes at USITT February 14, 2019
Rocky Paulson to Receive ESTA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award February 13, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - February 13, 2019 February 13, 2019
The National Theatre School is currently recruiting applicants for its Production Design and Technical Arts program. February 6, 2019
What's up with CITT/ICTS - January 2019 February 4, 2019
Call for nominations for the 2019 CITT/ICTS Awards. February 4, 2019

January 2019

News from the AFC-January 2019 January 31, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - January 30, 2019 January 31, 2019
Reminder - A call to action - This study is conducted every 10 years! January 24, 2019
ETCP PORTABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION CERTIFICATION EXAMS TRANSLATED TO FRENCH January 22, 2019
Liaison | Civility, Respect & Looking Forward in 2019 January 16, 2019
PSAV® AND THE FREEMAN COMPANY ANNOUNCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PSAV TO ACQUIRE ENCORE EVENT TECHNOLOGIES January 15, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - January 11, 2019 January 14, 2019
OISTAT 50- Newsletter - December 2018 January 10, 2019
CHRC Newsletter-January 2019 January 9, 2019
The Winter Edition of ESTA's Protocol is now live online January 9, 2019
ESTA Standards Watch - December 20, 2018 January 8, 2019

December 2018

What's up with CITT/ICTS - December 2018 December 18, 2018
The holiday season is a time to slow down, look back and evaluate. What a year it has been! December 12, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - December 7, 2018 December 7, 2018
ESTA Announces 2018 Swan Award Recipient December 5, 2018

November 2018

ESTA’s Technical Standards Program Announces New Website November 30, 2018
What's up with CITT/ICTS - November 2018 November 30, 2018
Prolyte Presented A.C. Lighting Inc. with the Strategic Growth Award during LDI November 29, 2018
ESTA Announces Curated Education at The NAMM Show 2019 November 28, 2018
Roscolux #359 Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Industry Professionals Who Are Ill or Injured November 27, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - November 27, 2018 November 27, 2018
News from the AFC - November 2018 November 27, 2018
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION STUDY OF THE CULTURAL LABOUR FORCE 2019 November 27, 2018
APPOINTMENT NOTICE - Paul Tytaneck as Director of Design and Estimating November 26, 2018
HG Lighting Design Makes Second Annual Pledge-a-Service Donation November 21, 2018
Working in the cold November 15, 2018
ESTA Announces 2018 Election Results November 15, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - November 14, 2018 November 14, 2018
Networking, inspiration and discoveries at the Vivats! November 6, 2018
Help PERG Identify Stolen Equipment Recovered by Argentinian Police November 1, 2018
LiteGear’s LiteMat Fixtures Make All the Difference November 1, 2018

October 2018

2019 New World Rigging Symposium Initial Sponsors Announced October 29, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - October 26, 2018 October 29, 2018
APPOINTMENT NOTICE Hugo Marras as Director of Finance October 29, 2018
News from the AFC - October 2018 October 24, 2018
Registration for USITT19 is officially open and at its lowest price until Dec. 6! October 24, 2018
BUILDING MOMENTUM - ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 October 23, 2018
APPOINTMENT NOTICE- Marie-Josée Primeau as Business Development Director / Manager October 23, 2018
ETC’s iRFR and aRFR Apps – It’s All About Helping People October 22, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - October 17, 2018 October 18, 2018
New report provides insight into the status of women in the arts in Canada October 17, 2018
Tickets Now on Sale for ESTA’s Happy Hour for Behind the Scenes 2019 October 17, 2018
Call for Nominations for the eighth annual Gina Wilkinson $5,000 Prize October 15, 2018
ALL ACCESS - OCTOBER 2018 October 15, 2018
PARTNER EVENT: Save 20% on Registration to ILMC's Event Safety & Security Summit (October 30, London) October 15, 2018
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTION TO TOURING October 10, 2018
SPECIAL EDITION – LET'S INCREASE FUNDING FOR ARTS PRESENTATION October 9, 2018
In this month's Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance Newsletter October 9, 2018
The Fall Edition of ESTA’s Protocol is now live online! October 3, 2018
OISTAT 50-Newsletter-September 2018 October 1, 2018

September 2018

Resources against harassment and violence in the cultural sector September 26, 2018
Show Sage Announces New Relationship for Media Creation and WATCHOUT Support Services September 25, 2018
Call for Nominations #CC Prizes September 20, 2018
CHRC’s HR Management Toolkit now includes a new tool! September 19, 2018
Deadline to Order Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards is October 4th September 18, 2018
The latest news from CCOHS - Get Ready for Cannabis with Impairment Resources September 18, 2018
NEW DEPARTMENT AND APPOINTMENT NOTICE September 13, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - September 11, 2018 September 12, 2018
Respectful Workplaces in the Arts: Progress on CHRC's national anti-harassment initiatives September 6, 2018
APPOINTMENT NOTICE- Jason Howard as Director of Operations September 6, 2018
What's up with CITT/ICTS - August 2018 September 4, 2018

August 2018

CITT/ICTS - Application for President and President-Elect August 30, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - August 28, 2018 August 29, 2018
Rewarding Canada's finest at Rendez-vous 2018 in St. Catharines, Ontario August 27, 2018
Interim President’s Blog August 22, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - August 9, 2018 August 9, 2018
ETCP ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO PORTABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS August 3, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - July 31, 2018 August 1, 2018

July 2018

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT - David Brazeau appointed Director, Research and Development (R&D) July 20, 2018
The Summer edition of ESTA’s Protocol is now live online! July 17, 2018
ANSI Approves Standard to Prevent Falls from Stages July 16, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - July 11, 2018 July 12, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - June 29, 2018 July 3, 2018
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Keith Danby as Senior Business Developer, Integration Division July 3, 2018

June 2018

What's up with CITT/ICTS - June 2018 June 28, 2018
CITT/ICTS is targeted by unknown companies offering lists of delegates attending our events June 26, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - June 12, 2018 June 12, 2018
What's up with CITT/ICTS - May 2018 June 4, 2018
Solotech announces the appointment of Didier Streel as Vice President of Business Development (Europe) June 4, 2018

May 2018

ESTA Standards Watch - May 29, 2018 May 29, 2018
OISTAT May 2018 Newsletter May 29, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - May 11, 2018 May 14, 2018
The Siminovitch Prize 2018 - Call for Nominations in Design May 7, 2018
The Integration Division at Solotech in full effervescence with 4 new appointments in Sales Development May 2, 2018

April 2018

Theatre Awards - Vancouver and West Coast Residents April 30, 2018
New Anti-Harassment Initiatives in the Arts April 26, 2018
Study shows compensation levels for arts managers and administrators have decreased since 2008 April 23, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - April 20, 2018 April 20, 2018
OISTAT April 2018 Newsletter April 18, 2018
The Spring Edition of Protocol is now available online April 17, 2018
2018 CITT/ICTS Awards - Nomination Deadline Extended ! April 16, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - April 6, 2018 April 9, 2018
A (new) major player in the events industry April 4, 2018

March 2018

ESTA Standards Watch - March 26, 2018 March 29, 2018
CITT/ICTS 2018 Board of Directors Election Slate - Preliminary Nominations March 15, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - March 13, 2018 March 13, 2018

February 2018

ESTA Standards Watch- February 26, 2018 February 26, 2018
Registration open : AEC Gréage de spectacles at Collège Lionel-Groulx February 19, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch- February 14, 2018 February 15, 2018

January 2018

The Winter Edition of Protocol is now available online January 24, 2018
Canadian Live Performing Arts Representatives Anti-harassment Roundtable January 23, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - January 22, 2018 January 23, 2018
Show Distribution and Scapin Staging announce changes in their leadership to accelerate the execution of the company’s development strategy January 17, 2018
The CITT/ICTS Ladies of the Backstage Committee Call to Action January 17, 2018
A message from the CITT/ICTS Board of Directors to the live performance community January 15, 2018
ESTA Standards Watch - January 11, 2018 January 11, 2018
Event Technology Takes Center Stage at The 2018 NAMM Show January 10, 2018

December 2017

OISTAT December 2017 Newsletter December 21, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - December 20, 2017 December 21, 2017
World Stage Design Returns to Canada - This time to Calgary! December 19, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - December 11, 2017 December 12, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - November 22, 2017 December 12, 2017
CITT/ICTS Ladies of the Backstage Coast to Coast Holiday Social December 6, 2017

November 2017

Sentinelle Awards for Cultural Workers November 21, 2017
The AFC's New Financial Wellness Program November 20, 2017
Call for Entries for LIT 2017 Lighting Design Awards November 20, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - November 7, 2017 November 8, 2017

October 2017

Join Us: Ladies of the Backstage Committee October 26, 2017
Sears Drama Festival October 23, 2017
The Fall Edition of Protocol is now available online October 18, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - October 11, 2017 October 12, 2017
2017 Event Safety Summit Scholarship Program - Presented by Alive Risk October 11, 2017

September 2017

OISTAT September 2017 Newsletter September 29, 2017
Vectorworks 2018 and Braceworks offer to CITT/ICTS members from Paxar + FREE Webinar September 27, 2017
Order your Behind The Scenes Holiday Cards September 26, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - September 25, 2017 September 26, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - September 13, 2017 September 14, 2017
BackStage Pass: Reflections on Life in the Theatre September 12, 2017

August 2017

Rewarding Canada’s finest at Rendez-vous 2017 in Saint John, New Brunswick August 23, 2017
International Theatre Engineering & Architecture Conference 2018 August 21, 2017
ESTA News - August 2017 August 17, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - August 9, 2017 August 9, 2017

July 2017

ESTA Standards Watch - July 28, 2017 July 31, 2017
USITT 2018 Architecture Awards July 27, 2017
OISTAT July 2017 Newsletter July 24, 2017
Register Now For The 2017 Event Safety Summit And Save Up To $575 July 17, 2017
The Summer 2017 edition of Protocol is now online! July 17, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - July 12, 2017 July 12, 2017

June 2017

ESTA Standards Watch - June 28, 2017 June 28, 2017
Start your summer reading off right with these books from USITT! June 8, 2017
Letter from PACT to Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada June 7, 2017
Event Safety Alliance Launches Online Version of Event Safety Access Training June 1, 2017

May 2017

Call for volunteers for The AFC's Big Swing Charity Golf Tournament May 30, 2017
OISTAT May 2017 Newsletter May 29, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - May 24, 2017 May 25, 2017
RENTAL GUARD is Working - Join the Fight Against Theft May 24, 2017
ESTA News | May 2017 May 24, 2017
The future of Theatre Words May 24, 2017
CITT/ICTS News Column in ESTA's Protocol magazine : Call for Papers May 17, 2017
The Spring Edition of Protocol is now available online May 16, 2017
The Siminovitch Prize 2017: Call for Nominations in Playwriting May 16, 2017
The AFC's May 2017 Newsletter May 15, 2017
Digital Sessions at the Canadian Arts Summit May 12, 2017
ESTA Publishes Rigging System Inspection Standard May 12, 2017
Sign up now for The AFC's 2017 Big Swing Golf Charity Golf Tournament May 9, 2017
ETCP Launches New Website May 4, 2017
Theatre Awards - Vancouver and West Coast Residents May 1, 2017

April 2017

ESTA Standards Watch - April 26, 2017 April 27, 2017
ESTA News | April 2017 April 26, 2017
Curtain up on Stage|Set|Scenery April 26, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - April 11, 2017 April 21, 2017
USITT and ESTA Introduce INNOVA April 10, 2017
Two ESTA Standards in Public Review April 3, 2017

March 2017

EESCO to EESA March 27, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - March 17 2017 March 17, 2017
CITT/ICTS 2017 Board Election Slate - Preliminary nominations March 14, 2017
Professional Lighting & Production eNewsletter March 2017 March 6, 2017

February 2017

OISTAT February 2017 Newsletter February 28, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - February 27, 2017 February 27, 2017
Press Release: CITT/ICTS Board of Directors Announces Resignation of President February 17, 2017
In Memoriam - Bruce McMullan (1934-2017) February 16, 2017
Press Release: Réalisations Adds Members to the Team February 15, 2017
The Winter edition of Protocol is now available online February 6, 2017
Rideau Forum: Digital technology and the performing arts in Québec City February 2, 2017
Theatre and Performance Design Pedagogy Conference 2017 in London, UK February 2, 2017

January 2017

Hit the ground running in 2017 with three more Webinar modules January 30, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - January 30, 2017 January 30, 2017
OISTAT News : Technical Invention Prize Announced the 1000 USD Cash Prize January 24, 2017
ETCP LAUNCHES SECOND SET OF WEB-BASED ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICIAN PRACTICE EXAMS January 24, 2017
ESTA Standards Watch - January 13, 2017 January 17, 2017
IGNITION 2017 January 13-15 at Ryerson School of Performance January 11, 2017

December 2016

ShowTech AVL - A “New/Old” Theatrical Supplier in Western Canada December 8, 2016

November 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - Novembre 28, 2016 November 28, 2016
Our new investments CAC November 22, 2016
Yukon Arts Centre’s Chief Executive Officer, All Cushing, Retiring March 31, 2017 November 18, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - November 15, 2016 November 15, 2016
P.M.Arts 2017 SAVE the DATE November 4, 2016
The 10th Theatre Architecture Competition November 4, 2016

October 2016

Nominations for Sixth Annual Gina's Prize Now Being Accepted October 28, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - October 27, 2016 October 27, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - 13 octobre 2016 October 13, 2016
PPDT Certification: In French, s'il vous plaît October 13, 2016
Apply to Join the Canada Council for the Arts Board of Directors October 5, 2016
Consultations on Canadian Content in a Digital World October 4, 2016
THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE IN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2016 SHORTLIST FOR DIRECTORS October 3, 2016

September 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - September 27 September 29, 2016
The Fall edition of Protocol is now available September 27, 2016
Join us for Arts Day on the Hill September 22, 2016
Show Distribution Corp. : announce of a new Director of Business Development September 19, 2016
Awards for the 2016 ESTA Volunteer of the Year announced September 19, 2016
ESTA TECHNICAL STANDARDS PROGRAM - New Project: The Event Safety Guide, second edition September 15, 2016
WSD 2017 Submission Deadline Extension September 13, 2016
CHRC Newsletter - September 2016 September 13, 2016
Call for Candidates of President and Executive Committee Members September 12, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - August 25, 2016 September 1, 2016

August 2016

OISTAT August 2016 Newsletter August 11, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - August 10 2016 August 11, 2016
CHRC is pleased to announce that its new pilot program, Talent to Lead (T2L), is launched at www.talenttolead.ca August 11, 2016

July 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - July 28 2016 July 28, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - July 11, 2016 July 21, 2016
Summer Edition of Protocol July 18, 2016
CHRC Newsletter - June 2016 July 18, 2016
Talent to Lead - Call for Applications coming soon! July 4, 2016

June 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - June 29, 2016 June 29, 2016
Public Review of ESTA Standards that will become ANSI Standards… how does it work? June 29, 2016
John Hobday Awards in Arts Management June 28, 2016
NATEAC Registration Deadline Approaching June 27, 2016
The AFC celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Annual Big Swing Charity Golf Tournament In 2016 June 27, 2016
AFBS contributes $100,000 to help entertainment professionals in need through the work of The AFC – the lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry June 16, 2016
A Tribute to Francis Reid June 13, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - June 9, 2016 June 10, 2016
CITT/ICTS 2016 Board Election Slate - preliminary nominations June 7, 2016

May 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - May 26, 2016 May 27, 2016
World Stage Design 2017 in Taipei May 17, 2016
ESTA News | May 2016 May 16, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - May 9, 2016 May 12, 2016
Robe appoints Canadian Sale Manager May 6, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - April 27, 2016 May 5, 2016

April 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - April 15, 2016 April 18, 2016
NATEAC announces Registration Dates and Fees April 14, 2016
Free Webinars on Volunteer Management in the Arts April 12, 2016
CHRC Newletter - March 2016 April 1, 2016

March 2016

ESTA Standards Watch - March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016
RC4 Wireless Releases Major Series 3 Firmware Update March 31, 2016
Solotech Appoints Rob Poretti as Director of Integration Sales for Toronto Office. March 28, 2016
Canada Council for the Arts March 28, 2016
Four ESTA Standards Approved and Published March 11, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch - March 10, 2016 March 10, 2016
NATEAC announces Registration Dates and Fees March 10, 2016
March: Webinar Series for Arts Presenting March 1, 2016

February 2016

Niscon Inc. welcomes Marc Beaudry on its team February 26, 2016
APA "Increasing Revenues" Workshop Tour February 19, 2016
Workshop: LEARN IT | BUILD IT | MANAGE IT February 18, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch -- February 2016 February 18, 2016
Technical Standards Program Volunteers Recognized for Service February 9, 2016
The Actors’ Fund of Canada rebrands as The AFC to communicate its mission of compassionate emergency assistance to all members of Canada’s entertainment industry February 1, 2016

January 2016

The Early Bird Catches the Worm January 28, 2016
ESTA Standards Watch for January 2015 January 28, 2016
The Ontario Section's first edition of Ignition a huge success! January 22, 2016
Grands Prix SST January 21, 2016
2016 Sentinelle Awards January 20, 2016
NAC Launches National Audition Coaching Program for Students in Under-represented Communities January 20, 2016
ACTRA National supports entertainment professionals in need with $15,000 contribution to Actors’ Fund of Canada January 20, 2016

December 2015

The Art of Managing Your Career December 17, 2015
ESTA Standards News for December 2015 December 14, 2015
Draft PLASA Standard for Parade Float Fall Prevention Available for Review December 8, 2015
PRESS RELEASE: Behind the Scenes Happy Hour 2015 Another Huge Success December 8, 2015
Register now for the 2016 USITT Conference December 1, 2015

November 2015

CHRC's Youth Internship Program 2016-2017 November 30, 2015
PLASA Standards News for November 2015 November 25, 2015
New Cinema Division Representative November 25, 2015
CHRC Newsletter November 25, 2015
Webinar Series for Arts Presenting November 19, 2015
Ignition 2016 November 17, 2015
CITT/ICTS Rendez-vous 2016 November 13, 2015

October 2015

APASQ ANNOUNCES THE ONLINE OPENING OF ENOAC October 29, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS: BC SECTION October 19, 2015
VENUE TOUR AT THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA THEATRE October 15, 2015

September 2015

THANK YOU RON MORISSETTE! September 23, 2015
CITT/ICTS ANNOUNCES 2015 AWARD WINNERS September 15, 2015

August 2015

CITT/ICTS 2015 AGM NOTIFICATION AND AGENDA August 15, 2015

June 2015

CITT/ICTS wishes to hire a Communications and Marketing Coordinator June 1, 2015

March 2015

CITT 2015 Board Election Slate - preliminary nominations March 14, 2015

February 2015

Book Launch of NOBODY LOOKS UP: The History of the Counterweight Rigging System, 1500-1925 February 28, 2015
CITT BC Section annonces Student Day 2015 Saturday, March 28 February 27, 2015
EXPO-SCÈNE 2015 March 26-17 free visitor pass February 11, 2015

November 2014

Solotech announces two appointments and expansion in Toronto November 30, 2014
Time flies with only four months before the inaugural edition of CITT/ICTS’s EXPO-SCÈNE trade show! November 26, 2014

October 2014

Alexandre Lefrançois joins Show Distribution October 27, 2014
Show Distribution unveils its new Raynok IMPERIUM Console October 16, 2014
Moment Factory is seeing new talent! October 14, 2014
RC4Magic Series 3 Wins PLASA Award For Innovation! October 10, 2014

September 2014

Show Distribution welcomes Bernard Thériault on its team September 25, 2014
Show Distribution Corporation acquires Niscon Inc. September 25, 2014
Draft American National Standard for Canadian Power Feeder Cables Available for Public Review September 23, 2014

August 2014

CITT announces 2014 award winners! August 26, 2014
CITT Annual Conference and Trade Show: Canada's Entertainment and Production Rendez-vous! August 7, 2014

July 2014

CITT Rendez-vous special early conference registration extended until August 1st! July 22, 2014

June 2014

Call for Applications: 2014 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management June 12, 2014

May 2014

CITT ONTARIO SECTION AGM JUNE 22 - SAVE THE DATE! May 28, 2014
GST & HST are now added to CITT membership dues May 1, 2014

April 2014

CITT/ICTS Rendez-vous 2014 On-Line Conference Delegate Registration is now OPEN! April 25, 2014
OSRAM Sylvania 2014 LED Road Show April 17, 2014
Contact Distribution On the Road with Renkus-Heinz April 11, 2014
Broadway Master Classes early bird rates have been extended April 9, 2014
PLASA draft standard for single-conductor feeder cable in Canada is in public review. April 4, 2014

March 2014

CITT Rendez-vous 2014 - 24th Annual Conference and Trade Show March 20, 2014
CITT 2014 Board Election Slate - preliminary nominations March 17, 2014
Wood and Canvas (and rabbit glue) in the Modern World: The Bourla theatre in Antwerp (Belgium) March 17, 2014

February 2014

PLASA Announces Approval and Publication of Two Rigging Safety Standards February 11, 2014

January 2014

The Milton Centre for the Arts announces launch of new accessibility app January 28, 2014
Unisson Structures Now Hard at Work to Ensure Arcofab Continuity January 21, 2014
Scapin Staging expands onto the Canadian and US markets with the acquisition of Show Distribution January 21, 2014
New year and new beginnings for CITT board member Elizabeth Wilkie! January 10, 2014
Apply for a special $100 bursary to attend Staging Sustainability 2014 People. Planet. Profit. Performance. to learn how the technical aspects of the performing arts can become more sustainable January 8, 2014
World Scenography Editors Receive USITT's 2014 Golden Pen January 6, 2014

December 2013

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2014-2015 YOUNG CANADA WORKS at BUILDING CAREERS IN HERITAGE December 20, 2013
PLASA Standards News for 19 December 2013 December 20, 2013
PLASA and ProSight Launch Free Resource Guide for the Entertainment Technology Industry December 18, 2013
A new association for Unisson Structures and a new member to the family! December 10, 2013
Penny Watier Joins A.C. Lighting Inc. as Chief Operations Officer December 9, 2013
After 30 years, Soundcraft Canada Rebrands As SC Media Canada December 4, 2013
Special registration rate for CITT members attending USITT 2014 December 4, 2013

November 2013

Staging Sustainability 2014 - Register is open! November 25, 2013
ETC Ion Training at the Shaw Festival December 18-19 2013 November 25, 2013
Vancouver Opera Guild 2014 Career Development Grant – Production November 25, 2013
Standards on the Stand: PLASA Announces In-booth Standards Presentations at LDI 2013 November 7, 2013
ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICS NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD - Three Days of Classes Edited Into Short Modules with Quizzes November 5, 2013
NEW STRATEGIC SHAREHOLDERS AT SOLOTECH November 1, 2013

September 2013

MDG launches e-series haze and fog generators – the finest atmospheric effects just got better! September 24, 2013
ACTSAFE SELECTS GEOFF TEOLI AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR September 17, 2013
CITT ANNOUNCES 2013 AWARD WINNERS September 12, 2013

August 2013

CITT AGM will be simulcast live on Saturday Aug. 17th in Calgary August 13, 2013

July 2013

Last day to register at Early Bird rate for CITT Rendez-vous 2013! July 31, 2013
Solotech Vancouver now serving Western Canada July 16, 2013
Christie Lites Sales Announces Saskatchewan Sales Office Opening in Regina July 11, 2013
Call for Applications: John Hobday Awards Canada Council for the ARts July 3, 2013
Calgary Arts Flood Rebuild fund launches on InvestYYC.com July 2, 2013

June 2013

Take advantage of special rates at CITT Rendez-vous 2013! June 27, 2013
Alberta Floods: supporting our members and the live performance community June 26, 2013
PLASA Standards News for June 26, 2013 June 26, 2013
TD Roundtable and Health & Safety Day in Vernon and in Nanaimo BC June 11, 2013
New membership benefits, including on-line courses! June 11, 2013
Call for Equipment Support & Projects Collaboration to Restore Theatres in Santiago de Cuba after the Disaster of Sandy Hurricane June 4, 2013

May 2013

CHRC Newsletter May 2013 May 30, 2013
PLASA STANDARDS: Draft Standards for Chain Hoist Control and Fall Arrest in Public Review May 30, 2013
PLASA Standards News for May 2013 May 30, 2013
Insurances: Companies that hire ETCP Certified Technicians receive special credit May 30, 2013
Playground Studios and Dual Audio Services present the “Creating with Media Workshop Series” May 30, 2013
Conference Workshops and Sessions at CITT Rendez-vous 2013 May 17, 2013
The President's Blog - Spring 2013 May 6, 2013
CITT Rendez-vous 2013 - 23rd Annual Conference and Trade Show in Calgary Alberta May 6, 2013
Solotech expands with new offices on both coasts: Continued growth in Vancouver and Halifax May 3, 2013

April 2013

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre April 24, 2013
CITT AWARDS 2013 – Call for nominations April 24, 2013
CITT Ontario Section AGM & Theatre Tour Sunday May 26, 2013 April 23, 2013
PLASA Technical Standards Now Available to Everyone for FREE April 15, 2013
Resource Stage The Conference June 22 2013 April 12, 2013
LED Demo at the Stanley Theatre, Vancouver BC on April 16th 2013 April 2, 2013

March 2013

PLASA Standards: Portable Stage Draft Standard in Public Review March 29, 2013
Special Offer to CITT Members: A Preview Performance of “Blue Planet” March 27, 2013
ETC LDI Student Sponsorship March 26, 2013
ROSCO acquires GAM Products March 25, 2013
CITT 2013 Board Election Slate - preliminary nominations March 12, 2013
Rendez-vous 2013 Trade Show, Calgary AB - Online registration is now open! March 12, 2013
AirMagic Special Effects expanding firearms and weapons department March 6, 2013
CHRC Youth Internship Program - Building Careers in Heritage March 5, 2013
CITT Ontario presents a Flying Performers Forum March 11 March 1, 2013

February 2013

ADC tracks available at SÄGO Productions February 20, 2013
Event Safety Alliance’s Event Safety Guide Available for Download, Review and Comment February 19, 2013
UL Selected as Authorized Standard Developer for Canada February 18, 2013
PLASA Standards News 15 February 2013 February 18, 2013
The President's Blog February 8, 2013
New concert and dance hall in Montreal February 6, 2013
Tarragon Theatre Internship in Design for the Theatre February 5, 2013

January 2013

CAPACOA Recognizes Excellence in Canadian Touring and Presenting January 27, 2013
The Value of Presenting workshop at CAPACOA conference in Toronto January 25, 2013
Live webcast of "Presenters, Partners, and Communities: Co-creating a Culture of Place January 24, 2013
Moving testimonial from 20k January 23, 2013
CQICTS: TDs meet in Drummondville for product demos and venue tour January 21, 2013
CITT Ontario in Ottawa for workshop and corporate showcase January 21, 2013
CITT BC Section Student Night - another great hit! January 21, 2013
CITT Alberta's Video Wizardry Workshop a huge success! January 21, 2013
PLASA Standards News - January 2013 January 14, 2013
BACKSTAGE ACCESS at the Jube on January 17th January 11, 2013
Student Night is back in BC on January 11! January 8, 2013
MFA in Design for Performing Arts offered by the Department of Theatre, York University January 4, 2013
From January 16 to 23, Magnetic North will be asking: Do you care about Canadian theatre? January 3, 2013

December 2012

CITT ONTARIO presents the Annual Student Night and Job Fair December 21, 2012
50% discount on Theatre Words GE (Gold Edition) December 20, 2012
BACKSTAGE ACCESS - Theatre Production Seminars and New Technology Expo December 17, 2012
CITT Ontario presents The Annual Corporate Supplier Showcase “Un­‐Plugged” December 17, 2012
CITT Ontario presents Theatre Health & Safety Workshop with Janet Sellery in Ottawa December 17, 2012
Video Wizardry Revealed: a CITT Alberta Section workshop January 12, 2013 December 13, 2012
PLASA Standard for Gobo Projection in Public Review December 6, 2012
PLASA STANDARDS: Two Chain Hoist Rigging Standards in Public Review December 6, 2012
PLASA Standards - December 2012 December 6, 2012
Christie Lites appoints Arcofab as preferred truss supplier December 6, 2012

November 2012

USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo 2013: Special Registration Rate for CITT Members! November 28, 2012
CHRC votes in new Board for 2012/2013 November 1, 2012
The Canadian Conference of the Arts to Close Doors after 67 Years November 1, 2012

October 2012

CITT at Ontario Contact in Kitchener ON October 25, 2012
Backstage Tour of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Art October 24, 2012
PLASA Bestows Stewart Award on TSP and ETCP Groups October 19, 2012
PLASA Announces the 2012 Rock Our World Award Winners and October 19, 2012
YPT's All Hallow's Eve Wardrobe Sale! October 2, 2012
Donate to Behind the Scenes When You Register for LDI 2012 October 1, 2012

September 2012

DUX Award winner Jeff Cummings to give $1000 to organisations of his choice September 28, 2012

August 2012

Roadhouse Round Table with CITT at Contact East in Fredericton September 23 August 31, 2012
PLASA Standards: Portable Stage and Fall Arrest Draft Standards in Review August 28, 2012
Behind the Scenes Reaches Giving Milestone August 28, 2012
CITT Announces 2012 Award Winners August 26, 2012
Tony Awards Telecast Relies on SHURE WIRELESS Microphones August 8, 2012

July 2012

CITT Rendez-vous 2012 Full Conference Early Member Rate deadline is today! July 31, 2012
Health and Safety: A Renewed Focus in this Festival Season July 16, 2012
CITT Rendez-vous: cut-off date extended for reservations at the Hilton London July 16, 2012
Actsafe makes changes to Live Performance Electrical Certification test and materials July 9, 2012

June 2012

Rae Ackerman retires after 22 years of services to the City of Vancouver and the entertainment community June 26, 2012
CITT Trade Show in London is almost sold out! Check out who is exhibiting! June 21, 2012
A Tribute to Dusty Rhodes June 15, 2012
ArKaos Appoints A.C. Lighting Inc. as Exclusive Distributor for USA and Canada June 14, 2012
The Inaugural Cultural Human Resources Council DUX Awards This year honouring an Outstanding Mentor: Call for Nominations June 13, 2012

May 2012

Tell us what you think are the core values of the CITT! May 18, 2012
Get Involved. Nominate! Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards May 15, 2012
Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award presented to Chuck Childs and protégé Adèle Benoit May 10, 2012
CITT Trade Show in London is expanding! May 10, 2012
World Scenography 1975-1990: a first of three volumes now available on-line May 9, 2012
CITT Rendez-vous 2012: Be Centre Stage and Reconnect Yourself May 9, 2012
ETC Product Day at Vancouver Playhouse on May 15th 2012 May 5, 2012
The S.M.Arts masterclass program is back! May 4, 2012

April 2012

Rendez-vous 2012 London ON on-line registration is now open! April 25, 2012
Administration Fee Waived for Organizations Offering ETCP Paper and Pencil Exams in the Month of July April 12, 2012
Defective FallTech Harnesses April 12, 2012
S.M.Arts Toronto Conference 2012 April 12, 2012
Spring Technology Days in Edmonton and Calgary April 17 & 19, 2012 April 12, 2012
Call for Submissions: The Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre April 12, 2012
CAPACOA All Access Volume 4 Issue 4 April 2012 April 4, 2012
April Sightline from USITT April 4, 2012

March 2012

NATEAC receives AIA/CES approval March 23, 2012
BC TOURING COUNCIL ASKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO RESTORE CANADIAN HERITAGE FUNDING March 22, 2012
MDG and cast C.Adolph & RST Distribution GmbH Celebrate 20 years in Germany at Prolight & Sound March 19, 2012
PLASA Standards News for March 15, 2012 March 15, 2012
Raffle Prizes and a Live Auction Benefit Behind the Scenes at USITT March 6, 2012
Actsafe wants to hear from you! March 6, 2012
CITT AWARDS 2012 reminder deadline March 31th March 6, 2012
Attention Theatre Production Students: Breaking into the Industry Part 2 is coming up! March 5, 2012
Four PLASA Rigging Standards in Public Review March 2, 2012
David Bond joins ARCOFAB March 2, 2012

February 2012

Prolight + Sound March 21-24 2012 - discovering new dimensions February 21, 2012
Become a Student Volunteer at Rendez-vous 2012 in London ON next August February 20, 2012
LIVE AUCTION at Costume Bazaar of Milford, CT February 17, 2012
New Ghostlight Society to Support Behind the Scenes February 16, 2012
NATEAC Early Registration Period Now Open February 15, 2012
Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award - Nominations Open February 15, 2012
WSD 2013 - World Stage Design in the works February 14, 2012
MDG Becomes Anolis Distribution Partner for Canadian Market February 13, 2012
PLASA Standards News - 10 February 2012 February 10, 2012
CHRC Releases Resources for the Film and Television Industry February 9, 2012
Latest news from Horizon Solutions: Used Equipment Sale & ResourceStage News Jan-Feb 2012 February 9, 2012
5th Annual P.M.Arts Conference March 25 to 28 at Ryerson Theatre School February 8, 2012
Four Seasons Centre of the Performing Arts in Toronto receives USITT Architecture Merit award February 7, 2012
MDG Appointed Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Robe Lighting February 7, 2012
CITT AWARDS 2012 – Call for nominations February 7, 2012
USITT Announce 2012 Young Designers & Technicians Award Winners February 6, 2012
Leadership Skills for a Digital Age presented by ACCA February 6, 2012
Resource Stage February Seminars Cancelled February 6, 2012
CITT's 22nd Trade Show - be part of the action and reserve your booth today! February 2, 2012
CINEQUIPWHITE sets the bar high for the 2012 FEBRUARY FREEZE in Toronto February 1, 2012

January 2012

John Hirsch Prize winners bring the world to Canadians in innovative ways January 31, 2012
RC4 Wireless has moved to Raleigh, North Carolina USA January 30, 2012
Solotech acquires Specs Audio: Regional expansion in Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario January 25, 2012
Cinequipwhite Vancouver 1st Annual Freeze January 23, 2012
CHRC Newsletter January 2012 January 19, 2012
PLASA Standards News 19 January 2012 January 19, 2012
Backstage Tour of Calgary Opera's Moby Dick on January 31 January 19, 2012
Looking for Professional Development in Ontario? Check out the Professional Theatre Training Program January 18, 2012
PAPER AND PENCIL EXAMS OFFERED AT USITT 2012 — LONG BEACH, CA January 12, 2012
ArtsBuild Ontario Newsletter 2012 January 10, 2012
CITT Ontario Section's The Annual Student Job Fair on January 13th January 6, 2012
Rapier Wit's PAL Firearm Stage and Screen Safety Workshop in February 2012 January 3, 2012
Christie Lites Sales Announces Representative Agreement With Matthew La Brie and Arch Technical Inc. January 3, 2012

December 2011

CITT Theatre Health & Safety Workshop Prairie Tour December 22, 2011
CITT BC Section Student Night December 21, 2011
Solotech Ottawa expands with a new office: Continued growth in the National Capital Region December 13, 2011
Celebrating the Holiday Season December 9, 2011

November 2011

CITT Ontario presents The Annual Corporate Supplier Showcase “Un-­Plugged” November 29, 2011
PLASA Standards News | 23 November 2011 November 23, 2011
Live Event Lighting Instructional DVD at Music Books Plus November 18, 2011
It’s That Time of Year ­– Don’t Forget Behind the Scenes in Your Charitable Holiday Giving November 17, 2011
LDI New Product: Eco Live System Rising Sun Solar Cases November 10, 2011
Parnelli Awards 2011: SOLOTECH wins Sound Company of the Year November 9, 2011
CAPACOA and National Arts Centre Awards Winners November 7, 2011
No Moment of Surrender, U2 in Montreal November 3, 2011
Reminder: Breaking into the Industry this Friday in Toronto November 2, 2011
Behind the Scenes: Don't Leave Your Colleagues in the Dark November 1, 2011
Standards Applying to Temporary Stages November 1, 2011

October 2011

CHRC releases Culture 3.0: Impact of emerging digital technologies on human resources in the cultural sector October 27, 2011
LightFactory Product Demonstration November 4 in Toronto October 21, 2011
Canadian Index of Wellbeing - How Are Canadians Really Doing? October 20, 2011
PLASA Standards News 13 October 2011 October 14, 2011
ETC demo at the Globe Theatre in Regina SK October 11, 2011
BREAKING into the INDUSTRY October 11, 2011
Registration Opens for USITT 2012 October 6, 2011
YPT’s ALL HALLOW’S EVE WARDROBE SALE! October 4, 2011
Canada Council for the Arts releases results October 3, 2011

September 2011

Rapier Wit's PAL Firearm Safety Workshop in October September 22, 2011
PLASA Standards News - September 20, 2011 September 20, 2011
CHRC Newsletter September 2011 September 19, 2011
Thinking Culture: Culture and Sustainable Communities Forum September 19, 2011
2011 PLASA Awards for Innovation Announced September 13, 2011
Governor General’s Performing Arts Award nomination deadline is September 23, 2011 September 13, 2011
Cultural funding: where will the axe fall? September 12, 2011
PLASA's Technical Standards Program: Revised Outdoor Event Structures Standard Available for Public Review September 10, 2011
USITT President attends CITT's Rendez-vous in Victoria BC September 2, 2011

August 2011

Application deadline for the Canada Council for the Arts 2011 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management August 22, 2011
Reminder: ETCP Arena & Theatre Rigging Exams in Montreal deadline to apply is September 1st August 16, 2011
Rendez-vous 2011 Junk Challenge August 16, 2011
CHRC's Legacy beyond March 2013 August 2, 2011

July 2011

CITT AGM Notice July 28, 2011
Last call for free Live Performance Electrical Certification (LPEC) in British Columbia July 23, 2011
Rendez-vous 2011 Victoria BC latest updates July 11, 2011 July 13, 2011
CITT Rendez-vous 2011 Victoria BC latest updates July 5, 2011
PLASA Technical Standard: Performance Floor Shock Absorption Standard in Public Review for Reaffirmation July 4, 2011

June 2011

Seven artists share $105,000 in Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Awards June 22, 2011
Rendez-vous 2011 early registration rate for members extended to July 15, 2011 June 15, 2011
Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring June 15, 2011

May 2011

English and French paper and pencil ETCP rigging exams to be administrated in Montreal on October 1st, 2011 May 27, 2011
CHRC Newsletter - May 2011 May 11, 2011
CITT Rendez-vous 2011 Annual Conference and Trade Show registration now open May 8, 2011
CITT Ontario Section AGM Sunday May 15 in London ON May 8, 2011
Special Vectorworks discount offer for Canadian members of CITT and IATSE May 4, 2011
CITT Alberta Video Workshop - May 7 & 8, 2011 in Calgary May 4, 2011

April 2011

LED Luminaire Draft Standard in Public Review from PLASA April 23, 2011
Student Volunteer at Rendez-vous 2011 in Victoria BC August 11-13 Registration now on-line April 18, 2011
THE JOHN MOFFAT & LARRY LILLO AWARD April 13, 2011
Scenic Paint Workshop April 30th at The Grand Theatre in London ON April 11, 2011

March 2011

2011 CITT BOARD ELECTION – PRELIMINARY BOARD SLATE March 25, 2011
CINARS Response to the Quebec 2011-2012 Budget - Good News for the International Exposure of Quebec Culture March 23, 2011
2011 federal budget from the arts and culture perspective March 22, 2011
CITT AWARDS 2011 – Call for nominations March 22, 2011
STAGING SUSTAINABILITY Arts | Community | Culture | Environment March 19, 2011
POSTPONED - The English and French paper and pencil ETCP rigging exams scheduled in Montreal on April 20th 2011 March 18, 2011
Siminovitch Prize Call for Nominations for Canadian Playwrights March 15, 2011
StageWork Winter 2011 edition is now available on-line March 11, 2011
Canadian Members / CITT Meeting on Thursday March 10 from 8am to 9:15am Room CCC215 at the USITT Conference March 9, 2011
REMINDER - English and French paper and pencil ETCP rigging exams to be administrated in Montreal on April 20th 2011 March 9, 2011
Prolight + Sound 2011 – discovering new dimensions! March 2, 2011

February 2011

Call for nominations: Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts 2011 February 23, 2011
PLASA (formerly ESTA) and Lighting&Sound America have moved in together! February 23, 2011
Richard Cadena Joins PLASA as Technical Editor and Assistant Technical Standards Manager February 15, 2011
Rapier Wit’s PAL/Stage and Screen Firearm Safety Course February 15, 2011
P.M.Arts 2011 conference update February 15, 2011
New Film, Television, Live Performance and Event Electrical Guidelines in Ontario February 13, 2011
English and French paper and pencil ETCP rigging exams to be administrated in Montreal on April 20th 2011 February 10, 2011
Only 2 weeks left to apply to the Youth Internship Program (YIP) February 1, 2011
P.M.Arts 4th annual conference to take place in Toronto next March February 1, 2011

January 2011

Actsafe Fills Gap with New Live Performance Electrical Certificate in BC January 25, 2011
York University launches a MFA in Design for Performing Arts January 25, 2011
Introducing the new Graduate Certificate in Creative Practices in Technical Production for Live Performance at Concordia University January 25, 2011
Join the dialogue on the impact of digital technology on the cultural sector! January 13, 2011
Release of the Cultural HR Study 2010 January 13, 2011
SARNIA RESOURCE STAGE SEMINAR CANCELLED TONIGHT (January 12, 2011) January 12, 2011

December 2010

CITT Alberta Video Workshop: Edmonton January 8, 2011 (Calgary session cancelled) December 22, 2010
ESTA Standards: Draft Chain Hoist Standard and Extensions to RDM in Public Review December 13, 2010
ESTA New Project: a Safety Standard for Stage Lifts December 13, 2010
CITT Ontario presents The Annual Student Job Fair December 10, 2010
The Annual Corporate Supplier Showcase “Un‐Plugged” December 7, 2010
Upcoming Projection Event at York University in Toronto December 7, 2010

October 2010

PLASA International Rigging Conference attracts capacity global audience October 14, 2010
Six Outstanding Canadian Directors Make Short-List for 2010 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre October 6, 2010
Announcing the 2010 Behind the Scenes Boutique at LDI October 1, 2010

September 2010

Rapier Wit’s PAL/Stage and Screen Firearm Safety Course September 15, 2010
Professional Standards for Entertainment Riggers and Stage Technicians September 9, 2010
RESOURCE STAGE SEMINARS 2010-2011 September 3, 2010
ESTA Announces Finalists for 3rd Annual Rock Our World Awards September 3, 2010
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS- ARCHITECTURE OPEN LABORATORY September 2, 2010

August 2010

CITT ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARD WINNERS August 29, 2010
English and French paper and pencil ETCP rigging exams to be administrated in Montreal on September 30th August 27, 2010
THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING US IN HALIFAX! August 15, 2010

July 2010

Green Pavilion on Sustainable Practices at CITT Rendez-vous 2010 Halifax July 26, 2010
CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF COLIN CAMPBELL - Monday July 12 July 6, 2010

June 2010

FAREWELL COLIN CAMPBELL June 25, 2010
Careers in Culture: What you need to know to start a great career June 18, 2010
CHRC's Cultural Sector HR Study June 13, 2010
UPDATE - Roundtable on Professional Recognition for Stage Technicians and Entertainment Riggers June 11, 2010
PLASA International Rigging Conference Speakers Confirmed June 8, 2010
OISTAT regrets the loss of Helmut Großer June 3, 2010
PLASA AND ESTA VOTE TO MERGE June 2, 2010

May 2010

Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring May 31, 2010
THE SENNHEISER ROAD SHOW 2010 May 25, 2010
THEATRE ALBERTA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF DRAMAWORKS May 16, 2010
ETCP INFOCOMM IN LAS VEGAS EXAM DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 21ST May 11, 2010
CITT 2010 Board Elections: List of candidates up for elections May 3, 2010
The administration of the French ETCP exams: a North America first! May 3, 2010

April 2010

CITT IS 20 YEARS OLD! April 12, 2010

March 2010

SHAPE is now Actsafe March 28, 2010
CITT ON THE ROAD March 28, 2010
BOARD ELECTION – Preliminary Board Slate for 2010 March 14, 2010
ESTA - New Draft Chain Hoist Standard in Public Review March 9, 2010
P.M. Arts (Production Managing the Arts) March 7, 2010
RC4 Wireless offers relief for Wireless Anxiety Syndrome (WAS) March 5, 2010
Survey for professional artists, cultural workers and employers! March 5, 2010

February 2010

News from CHRC: Bringing Your Career to Another Level - The Art of Managing Your Career February 23, 2010
ETCP EXAMS TRANSLATED TO FRENCH February 21, 2010
Prolight + Sound 2010 – discovering new dimensions! February 10, 2010
ESTA - Control Protocols Draft Standards in Public Review February 9, 2010

January 2010

8th Annual February Freeze Film, Television and Live Entertainment Industry Show January 31, 2010
Stage Lighting Control Seminar - A new era in control January 27, 2010
ESTA -Two Draft Rigging Standards in Review January 25, 2010
Canada Revenue Agency attempts to include tickets as taxable benefits for employees of performing arts venue… January 21, 2010
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada opens Employment Insurance Special Benefits to the Self-Employed January 19, 2010
Rapier Wit’s PAL/Stage and Screen Firearm Safety Course January 17, 2010
Professional Standards for General Stage Technicians and Entertainment Riggers in Canada January 14, 2010
The 10th annual Tour Tech East ''All Access Show 2010" January 8, 2010
Larisa Fayad Memorial Award in Lighting Design January 5, 2010
GET THE LED OUT!!!!!! January 5, 2010

December 2009

ESTA announces the 2009 Rock Our World Award winners December 15, 2009
ESTA Announces Winners of 2009 Members' Choice Product Awards December 15, 2009
The Annual Corporate Supplier Showcase “Un-Plugged” December 11, 2009
Ben Todd: The Role of the Arts in Driving Sustainable Lifestyles December 11, 2009

November 2009

Cultural Human Resources Council releases Report on the Effect of the Recession on Canada's Culture Sector November 27, 2009
Entertainment Electrician Training Seminar: Toronto, Canada 2010 November 20, 2009
AUTOMATION FX joins CITT and launches new website! November 12, 2009
Cultural Sector HR Study: Steering Committee meets in Montreal November 12, 2009

October 2009

ESTA STANDARD - Followspot Position Planning Guide Available for Review October 30, 2009
Save The Massey Theatre October 30, 2009
CITT member host a rare tête-à-tête with the Space Station October 29, 2009
Now available on line: Canada Council for the Arts Annual Report 2008-09 October 23, 2009
Six Outstanding Canadian Designers Short-Listed for 2009 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre October 20, 2009
THE TECHNICAL INVENTION PRIZE (The TIP) October 18, 2009
Facilitation, Change Management and Conflict Resolution in the Arts October 18, 2009
ANNOUNCING SCENOFEST 2011 October 6, 2009
PLASA AND ESTA ANNOUNCE INTENTION TO MERGE October 6, 2009
CHRC Welcomes Federal Government's Proposed Extension of Parental Leave to Self-Employed Workers October 3, 2009

September 2009

In Memoriam - Harry Donovan September 28, 2009
CITT/ICTS 19th Rendez-vous 2009 in Edmonton creates a buzz… September 8, 2009
ESTA New Projects for Rigging-Related Standards September 7, 2009

August 2009

Edmonton Fringe sets box-office record August 24, 2009
Our Fiscal Performance - Performing Arts Alliance Report August 22, 2009
ESTA Press Release August 21, 2009

July 2009

Eleven New Addition ETCP Testing Centres Available in Canada July 27, 2009
ETCP launches Web-based Practice Exams July 27, 2009
Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre July 24, 2009

June 2009

CITT BOARD ELECTION - Preliminary Board Slate for 2009 June 5, 2009
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