Local videographer Lester Alfonso, a production team of talented volunteers organized by
Bancroft Times reporter Barry Hendry and hundreds of artists in the Bancroft & area community made the magic happen! Project Partners Community Futures, The Town of Bancroft, Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce and The Algonquin Arts Council funded the making of Bancroft's winning 5 minute video submission.

Why did we win? The judges received over 150 entries from across the Province and chose Bancroft as the first-place winner because of our community’s “organic explosion of creativity” and our “creative pulse and vibe”. Bancroft attracts and supports the arts year-round. We’re a town where artists live and interact, support each other and feel inspired; where creativity is a community event.

“The goal of these contests is to celebrate our beautiful province and get people talking and learning about Ontario's rich history, geography and culture. The documentary profiles we produce on the winning communities allow us to showcase and applaud some of the most worthwhile projects and ground level leadership happening in the province today," says TVO Executive Producer Doug Grant.

The “Talented Town Contest” is Studio 2’s fifth Ontario-focused competition. Previous contests have been titled “Prettiest Town Contest” in 2000, Most Historic Town Contest” in 2001, Best Main Street Contest” in 2002 and “Greenest Town Contest” in 2003. Winning is a fabulous honour for the community of Bancroft & area, since there will never be another “Most Talented Town” contest run by TVO – the new title is ours forever.

The Town of Bancroft’s Economic Development Committee has set up a “Most Talented Town” sub-committee. That group is organizing Talented Town marketing strategies such as the Talented Town t-shirts and buttons that are now available for sale at The Village Playhouse, The Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce, The Art Gallery of Bancroft, The Bancroft Public Library and The Town of Bancroft Municipal Offices. Adult and youth t-shirts are $15.00 and buttons are $2.00. Proceeds of these sales will be cycled back into promoting our “Most Talented” arts community. Bancroft & area businesses and associations are welcome to incorporate the “Talented Town” branding into existing logos, promotional material and signage. A new Most Talented Town in Ontario logo is being designed collaboratively by local graphic designers and an electronic version will be available soon to add to your website.

To see more pictures that have been captured from the entry video and TVO's Studio 2 broadcast, click here!

In order to display our “talent” to visitors, The Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce is generously offering the use of the bulletin board on the outside of the Chamber for anyone who would like to make people aware of their “creativity”. The Chamber will be accepting business cards that they’ll post on this board under the title “Where to Find our Talent!!”

We Would Like to Thank:
The North Hastings Quilt Club for the use of their beautiful quilts as our back drop on the stage.

The Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce has also organized a summer talent showcase:

Music In The Park
Come out for a fun evening of entertainment in Millennium Park Wednesday Nights

Show Hours:
Wednesday 7pm to 10pm

Bancroft's very own local artists will be making their talent heard to all who attend.
Music in the Park has no admission charge and will have hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, pop, & coffee, available.

Come see what makes Bancroft The Most Talented Town in Ontario.

For Further Information Contact:

Christine Hattin at The Chamber: (613)332-1513

Sponsors Needed For: Music In The Park
Have your business sponsor an evening of entertainment. Have your logo in the paper, and named on the radio.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!!!!

Rainbow Man Theatre Company Manager and talented local musician, Abe Drennan has organized a “Buskers Corner” in Bancroft. Have your 1 hour of fame and let Bancroft see you!

Why: It is time for tourists and residents to walk down the streets in our town and see why it is the Most Talented Town in Ontario! This is an opportunity for all to showcase their talent. Whether you strum, sing, juggle, dance, paint or fly you are welcome to show your stuff.

Where: The designated corner is in front of the theatre information sign across from the TD
Bank.

How: Busking Rules are posted on the back of the theatre information sign and sign up sheets are available on a monthly basis for 1 hour time slots from 9:00am – 9:00pm on weekdays and weekends.

Busking Rules:

1. Please perform in front of the theatre information sign.
2. Sign up at your leisure for a max of two time slots on weekdays and one time slot on Saturday and/or Sunday.
3. It is your responsibility to replace the Busker before you.
4. All talents are welcome however, use your judgment as to the content you express as it should be for all eyes and ears.
5. Acoustic only for musicians.
6. If you arrive and no one has signed up then feel free to busk away.
7. Give people a target, maybe they will throw a coin you way!

For more information on Buskers’ Corner please contact Abe Drennan at (613)334-9312

For general inquiries about The Most Talented Town please contact:
Chris FitzSimons
Project Coordinator
Town of Bancroft
613-332-0143

 

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