Impact of the Economy on the Field of Presenting 4: Agents and Mangers Respond

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On Tuesday, August 18, 2009, Arts Presenters held a webinar conversation to explore how the economic climate is affecting agents, managers, and self-represented artists while exploring ways in which these groups are navigating the ongoing recession. The panel of arts professionals shared their observations on topics such as contracting, changing artist fee and engagement structures, tours and block booking, changes in the global marketplace, and what is happening in the presenting world, from their points of view.

Moderator:
Eleanor Oldham, President, 2Luck Concepts and NAPAMA

Panel Members:
Michael Blachly, Director, University of Florida Performing Arts
Sandra Gibson, President & CEO, Arts Presenters
Tony Micocci, President, Micocci Productions, LLC
Alison Spiriti, President, AWA Touring Services

More About the "Impact of the Economy on the Field of Presenting" Series

Arts Presenters is holding a series of conversations with the presenting field and economic experts on the current state of our economy and its affect on presenting and the performing arts.

Said Sandra Gibson: "Arts Presenters wants to provide members with more than a few tips and tricks for surviving today. We want to help you discover effective ways to array and deploy the resources and expertise at your disposal to manage risk, execute successful strategies, and create the flexibility and agility needed to navigate these times. Knowing from our tracking survey that many of you are already taking bold steps to sustain your organizations, your artistic endeavors, our goal is to have you more grounded in the concepts and approaches that are working for your colleagues. We believe that sharing those stories is the best way to capture that experience."