A national organization of 18,000 Canadian performers working in the English-language
recorded media: film, television, video and all other recorded media. Works
to negotiate, safeguard and promote the professional rights of its members.
National Office (Toronto)
416.489.1311 or toll-free: 1.800.387.3516
Fax: 416.489.8076
national@actra.ca
www.actra.ca
Regional Contacts:
ACTRAs BC Branch (Vancouver)
604.689.0727 Fax: 604.689.1145
www.ubcp.com
ACTRA Western Regional Office (Calgary)
403.228.3123 Fax: 403.228.3299
calgary@actra.ca
ACTRA Northern Alberta (Edmonton)
780.433.4090 Fax: 780.433.4099
edmonton@actra.ca
ACTRA Saskatchewan (Regina)
306.757.0885 or toll-free within the prairie provinces: 1.800.615.5041
Fax: 306.359.0044
saskatchewan@actra.ca
ACTRA Manitoba (Winnipeg)
204.943.1307 Fax: 204.947.5664
manitoba@actra.ca
ACTRA Toronto Performers
416.928.2278 or toll-free: 1.877.913.2278
info@actratoronto.com
www.actratoronto.com/
ACTRA Ottawa
613.565.2168 Fax: 613.565.4367
ottawa@actra.ca
ACTRA Montreal
514.844.3318 Fax: 514.844.2068
montreal@actra.ca
www.actramontreal.ca
ACTRA Maritimes (Halifax)
902.420.1404 Fax: 902.422.0589
maritimes@actra.ca
ACTRA Newfoundland/Labrador (St. Johns)
709.722.0430 Fax: 709.722.2113
newfoundland@actra.ca
The professional association of performers, directors, choreographers and stage managers in Canada who are engaged in English-language live performance, including the stage, opera, ballet and dance.
National Office (Toronto)
416.867.9165 Fax: 416.867.9246
Western Office (Vancouver)
604.682.6173 Fax: 604.682.6174
inquiries@caea.com
www.caea.com
art smarts
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Artist Profiles
Chapter 3
Inspiration
Chapter 4
Art, Identity & the Disability Movement
Chapter 5
Training & Development
Chapter 6
Technique & Adaptability
Chapter 7
The Business of Being an Artist
Appendix A
kickstART! Celebration 2001
Appendix B
Resources for Artists with Disabilities