Call for Expressions of Interest - PACT International Relations Delegations

January 24, 2025

PACT aims to enhance the representation of Canada’s diverse theatre sector on the global stage by fostering new opportunities for collaboration, exchange, cultural export, sharing, and learning. To this end, PACT is seeking funding to offset the costs of supporting a delegation of Canadian theatre representatives to attend global festivals, marketplaces, and conferences. Due to the granting timeline, PACT is inviting Regular, Commercial and Affiliate member companies to submit a short expression of interest in participating in one or either upcoming delegations. This initiative is pending confirmed funding.

Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) in South Korea – October 2025. More information on PAMS here: 2024 PAMS

Festival Internacional de Buenos Aires (FIBA) in Argentina - October 2026 More information on FIBA here.

PROCESS: Submissions will be reviewed by members of PACT International Relations committee, and the delegation will be curated to represent a diversity of Canadian theatre practices, aesthetics, geography, organizational sizes, and goals. Pending grant results, successful applicants will be offered $2,250 CAD to offset travel and accommodation costs. The number of successful applicants will be determined by available funding.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 9, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. 

NOTIFICATION: PACT is aiming to notify all potential delegates by February 17, 2025.

CONFIRMATION OF FUNDING: The project will be contingent on confirmation of funding results for PAMS in June, 2025, and all delegates will be notified.

QUESTIONS: please feel free to email info@PACT.ca

The application deadline has passed. 

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