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September 2009
"The Cultural Exchange Fund has allowed me to meet artists and see projects I never would have had the opportunity to connect with. It has allowed me meaningful time within a community to understand their issues, and how the artists meet those needs and how they might interface with those of my own community. It also provided my with the luxury to be able to view a project multiple times, so that I could be certain that it was an appropriate selection for our series. Finally by allowing me the opportunity to attend a festival, it enriched my knowledge of the field and gave me first-hand experience of the work of not just one, but three dozen artists, some I will program right away, and others I am now aware of for opportunities that may arise in future series." – Jordan Peimer, Director Public Programs, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA (Traveled to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival in August 2009)
News of the Month
We are back! We took a break in August while members were busy traveling across the country and around the world for the performing arts field's busy summer festival season, but it's time to catch up and get you up to speed on the latest headlines and deadlines! There is so much news in the field and so many grant opportunities this fall, we've decided to send you two issues of Presenting Matters this month. Make sure to take a close look at all the happenings in this issue and keep an eye out for the September 17 issue in your inbox. – Leah Frelinghuysen, Public Affairs Director, Arts Presenters
APAP in the News – In case you missed us in Bethesda magazine, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and The Morning Call, catch up on your reading.
2010 Emerging Leadership Institute – September 30 deadline! The Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) is an intensive two-day seminar that will provide participants with many of the critical leadership skills they need now and in the future. Become a part of a growing ELI alumni network of presenters, managers, artists, agents, artistic company managing directors, marketing directors, arts council personnel, and other related positions in the performing arts. » Apply now
APAP Conference 2010
Arts Presenters Travel Stipends Available to Attend APAP Conference NYC 2010 – Arts Presenters has been awarded a grant by the NEA to provide members with stipends of $250 and $500, in order to defray any travel costs associated with attending the 2010 conference. Non-profit members of APAP can apply for travel assistance by 11:59 pm ET, Monday, October 5. Recipients will be selected on Tuesday, October 6. » Apply now
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Early 2010 Conference Registration – $100 Savings through October 8! Don't miss out on the savings when you register early for the 2010 APAP Conference NYC! » Register now
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Conference Speakers Confirmed – Majora Carter, National Environmental Expert and Alondra de la Parra, Conductor, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas will speak at this year's conference. Check apapconference.org for all the latest speaker news.
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Majora Carter
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Location, location, location! – Booths are selling quickly and if you’ve been thinking about purchasing a booth this year, secure your prime location now. » Register now!
Government Affairs
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Throughout the month of August, Arts Presenters met with new arts leaders in the Obama administration to discuss the issues important to our members and the field. Sandra Gibson, President and CEO, Arts Presenters and Leah Frelinghuysen, Public Affairs Director, Arts Presenters met with Kalpen Modi, Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement at the White House where he outlined the President's priorities broadly impacting the performing arts field. Expanding public-private partnerships and funding opportunities, improving access to arts education and cultural programs, creating a competitive workforce that meets the needs of the current global economy and strengthening opportunities for cultural diplomacy are some of the priorities that have been articulated by this administration. Arts Presenters was also invited to meet with Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, along with other arts and humanities organizations to hear his vision and priorities for the agency. We are encouraged by the support expressed by the Chairman to strengthen and expand accessibility to arts education across the country. We look forward to working with all of the new political appointees working with the arts community on advancing the performing arts field in the areas of arts education, appropriations, national service, cultural diplomacy, and other relevant issues critical to our field.
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Kalpen Modi
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