The Manitoba Arts Network is the provincial body representing community arts programming organizations in rural and northern Manitoba. Our mandate is to foster arts and cultural activities in rural and remote communities. We assist presenters with their performing arts programming and coordinate block booked tours. Each October we produce the Manitoba Showcase Contact event featuring live performing arts showcases, networking sessions and professional development. This event is hosted in a different community each year by a member organization. Contact the Manitoba Arts Network at 943-0036; director@mbartsnet.ca ; Website: www.manitobaartsnetwork.ca