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

Professional Development | EXPO Hall 2010 | Showcases | Plenary Sessions | Special Events | Pre-conference Forums | Special Interest/Consortia Meetings | Clinics/Consultations | Other Events

Professional Development That Delivers

You've taken the time to respond to our surveys, attend in-person conference forums, participated in our national conference calls – and we've listened! The APAP Conference NYC 2010 program promises more – hear from leaders who are advancing the integration of the arts in the new Administration, share stories and experiences with peers in the new Town Hall, and meet a few legends from the arts world, including the NEA Jazz Masters.

Track I: Artists at the Core

What are the risks and opportunities for artists who are creating work in an ever-shifting political, socio-economic, and cultural environment? What factors now influence the creation and dissemination of work across genres? Across geographic and other boundaries? Where are artists finding inspiration, motivation and resources to fully develop ideas and complete projects? Artists, producers, agents/managers, presenters and scholars come together to explore strategies and opportunities for making and distributing their work.

Track II: Participant Powered Experience

What is our role as presenters, producers, and creators in a participation economy where participants are empowered and have tools for creating, curating and sharing their own experiences? What are effective strategies and new paradigms for engaging audience and community members to co-create and shape their own experiences? Key stakeholders in the process come together, exchange information and ideas, and share recent approaches.

Track III: Bold Business Moves

How have performing arts leaders begun to rethink the work, roles, responsibilities and expectations for what we do and how we do it in presenting? Who has adopted bold new strategies for programming, marketing, resource development, financial management, and evaluating success? Experts from our field and related fields will exchange new business models, adaptive strategies, ways to take risks and new metrics for success.

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The Premier Arts Marketplace

EXPO Hall 2010

The EXPO provides an opportunity to see some of the best of what the world has to offer. It is here that you can find the artists that will attract and delight your audiences back home. The EXPO provides the largest international marketplace for those engaged in the field of presenting to stay on top of who is touring, who is developing new projects, when and where. With almost 400 exhibitors to speak with there just isn't a better, or a more efficient way to do business.

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

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Showcases

With more than 1,000 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.

Are you an artist or an artist manager? Showcases offer a unique opportunity for presenters and others to see and experience your work firsthand as they plan upcoming seasons. With more than 1,000 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

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APAP Plenary Sessions

A highlight of the conference, the plenary sessions draw all attendees together in one of the Hilton New York ballrooms to hear from some of the most distinguished leaders and artists in our field.

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APAP Special Events

From orientation sessions to get you acclimated, to a welcome reception, awards luncheon, and an opportunity to hear from acclaimed NEA Jazz Masters, the APAP Conference offers a wide array of special events make your experience a memorable one. This year will also feature a Town Hall discussion and networking activity on Sunday morning at the conclusion of the professional development sessions.

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Pre-Conference Forums

These lively, interactive sessions focus on such topics as the impact of technology and the economic climate, and other challenges in the fields of dance, world music and outdoor festivals, classical, new and contemporary music. Another feature is a speed dating session for theater works in progress from the esteemed Under The Radar Festival.

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Special Interest Sessions and Consortia Meetings

Special Interest sessions are proposed by members and approved by the conference team that focus on a specific area of practice, research, current issue or topic of interest to a particular segment of members or of general interest to the field. State and Regional Consortia meetings give you an opportunity to meet your regional or state colleagues and talk about issues important to your location.

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Clinics/Consultations

Based on the popularity of opportunities to schedule one-on-one consultations at APAP, we have expanded one-on-one sessions with the establishment of the APAP Open Clinic – daylong opportunities for individuals or small groups to schedule an appointment with our colleagues who have expertise and experience in specific areas for which assistance has been requested.

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Other Events

APAP Conference NYC has become the center of an expanding network of events and festivals celebrating the arts. The 2010 conference marks the sixth year that Arts Presenters has served as Executive Producer and co-presenter with the Public Theater of the Under the Radar Festival and Forum. This innovative artistic enterprise features full productions of festival shows as well as keynote speakers and expert panel discussions addressing issues of producing and presenting theater in America. New this year is Arts Presenters hosting of NEA's Jazz Forum, and an opportunity for members to attend the NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony and Concert. The association also hosts a series of convening's for member and field networks, consortia, and interest areas, which are held throughout the Conference.

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