About The APAP Conference NYC 2009

The APAP Conference NYC 2009, produced by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, is the largest gathering of performing arts influencers, presenters, decision-makers, managers, and artists in the world - a grand extravaganza of exhibits, meetings, workshops, performance showcases, networking opportunities, amazing ideas, astonishing things to see and hear, and unparalleled fellowship and collegiality. APAP members know about the power of live performance and the strength of sharing ideas, conversations and creativity. But you need to join Arts Presenters and attend this unique conference to connect, communicate, and share knowledge and contacts with your colleagues from around the globe. >> Read more

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• Why Attend?
• Who Attends?
• Why Exhibit?
• Why Showcase?
• Last Year's Conference Statistics
• Presenter/Decision-Makers
• Presenter Buying Power

What is the APAP Conference NYC 2009?

In a business that has at its heart the human interaction and creativity, the APAP Conference NYC offers unparalleled face-to-face networking opportunities.

• The APAP Conference NYC brings together performing-arts decision-makers from across the United States and around the world who are actively seeking touring artists to bring to the communities they call home;
• The APAP Exhibit Hall provides the largest international marketplace for those engaged in the field of presenting to stay on top of who's touring, who's developing new projects, when and where. Year after year, the Exhibit Hall is noted as a top-ranked reason for attending from all conference attendees;
• Professional development forums, plenary sessions, and social occasions provide presenters, artists, agents and managers with an opportunity to reflect on and be inspired by the expertise and passion of the field's leading artists, thinkers and practitioners – away from the hustle and bustle of the marketplace;
• The professional development program for presenters, artists, agents and managers includes interactive forums and topic-based sessions with the field's leading artists, thinkers and practitioners, combined with ample networking opportunities – away from the hustle and bustle of the marketplace;
• With more than 1,200 SHOWCASE performances by artists representing all performance disciplines, the APAP Conference NYC turns New York City into a five-day performing arts festival that gives those engaged in the presenting field the year's most comprehensive opportunity to see artists perform live as they make their booking decisions.

Why attend?

No other performing arts conference delivers the number and scope of presenting organizations that APAP does. No other conference features the sheer amount of performances, events and exhibitions: nearly 400 exhibitors, spread out over three floors; more than 1,000 showcase performances at venues throughout the city. It's not only the biggest marketplace for the performing arts in the world, but it is also the top destination for experiencing what's next, and learning who's doing it!

Who attends?

• Arts decision-makers from across North America and around the globe who actively engage touring artists to perform in their communities;
• Touring artists and their management/agents;
• Performing arts support organizations and volunteers;
• Presidents/CEOs/executive directors;
• Programmers/curators/artistic directors/producers, as well as their colleagues in marketing, development, facilities management, finance and administration;
• Foreign government representatives and cultural ministries;
• Public and private funders;
• Scholars and educators;
• Leaders of peer arts service organizations; and
• Producers.

Why exhibit?

With space for nearly 400 booths on three levels of the Hilton NewYork, the APAP EXPO offers artists, managers and agents an unparalleled opportunity to meet buyers, sellers, presenting organizations, intermediaries, and others who collectively lead and fuel the presenting field. As the leading performing arts marketplace in the world, the APAP EXPO bristles with energy every open hour, making your presence there indispensable to getting the information you need to stay on the edge when it's time to conduct business.

About Exhibiting

Why Showcase?

Are you an artist or an artist manager? Showcases offer an unparalleled opportunity for presenters and others to see and experience your work firsthand as they plan upcoming seasons. With more than 1,200 performances over five days – ranging from pop, jazz, classical and world music to theatre, dance, opera, family programming, experimental works, international sensations and everything in between – Showcases are consistently cited by conference delegates as a top reason to attend the APAP Conference.

About Showcases

Last year's (2008) conference statistics

4,098 Registered Attendees
1,206 Showcase Performances
29 Countries Represented
54 States and Provinces Represented

Presenter/decision-makers

23% CEO/Chairman
28% Artistic/Curatorial/Programming/Education
44% Senior Management

Presenter buying power

31% pay more than $350,000 in artist fees annually
31% pay between $100,000 and $350,000 in artist fees annually
38% pay less than $100,000 in artist fees annually