Thank you for considering The Farquhar at UVic as your event venue. If your event is open to the public, we are happy to assist you in promoting it.
The Farquhar provides the following services:
Website (www.uvic.ca)
Your event will be added to University of Victoria’s online event calendar once the event has been confirmed and all necessary content has been provided.
Website Banner
Featured events are included in our website’s rotating banner (Subject to availability) www.uvic.ca/farquhar.
Landscape image 402h x 944w required
Monthly E-Newsletter
A text listing of your event, and a link to your ticketing page will appear in one monthly e-newsletter, sent to opted-in recipients at the beginning of the month in which the event occurs. Due to the high volume of events at the Farquhar, we are unable to send event-specific emails outside of our monthly e-newsletter.
Digital Signage
A digital slide featuring your event’s date, title, presentation info can be included on our digital signage. Must supply high resolution image.
Social Media
Connect with the Farquhar on Facebook (Farquhar Auditorium/UVic), Twitter (@UVicFarquhar) and Instagram (@UVicFarquhar).We are happy to share your upcoming event information when our content calendar allows. Contests, ticket presales, and other special promotions can also be shared on our social media channels.
Printed Materials
Printed promotional materials for your event can be dropped off or mailed to the UVic Ticket Centre for display (Attn: UVic Ticket Centre, University of Victoria, Jamie Cassels Centre B Wing, PO Box 3025 STN CSC, Victoria BC V8W 3P2). We can accept two 11” x 17” posters and small handbills (rackcards, flyers and postcards).
Arrangements to post additional posters on the campus can be made for a fee through UVic’s One Card office https://www.uvic.ca/onecard/other/posters/index.php.
Here’s what we need from you:
The Farquhar’s ability to execute the above listed marketing support strongly relies on the quality of the material provided. High resolution images, brief and engaging videos, and succinct marketing copy are always preferred. The images must not incorporate any text or logos. If you are unable to provide images in the required specifications, the Farquhar will utilize a generic photo for your event page.
Ideal JPG Images Sizes in pixels:
Ticketing page-portrait, 250h x 200w
Event Calendar & Monthly Newsletter-portrait 350h x350w (can vary)
Digital Signage-landscape 1080h x 1920w (300dpi to achieve the best results)
Website Banner (Featured events only)-landscape 402h x 944w
The Farquhar has the right to negotiate the above items depending on the current marketing needs of its own presentations and programming.
We are pleased to be able to host a wide and diverse range of programming throughout the year, and look forward to working with you to make your event a success!