Association of Performing Arts Professionals

You've got a story to share. We want to hear it. 5 Minutes to Shine (5MTS) is the perfect platform to share your inspiring story at the upcoming APAP|NYC 2025 conference. 5MTS will showcase stories of reinvention, innovation, insight, and experimentation from performing arts professionals like you. Maybe you’ve discovered new ways of doing business or you’ve explored new ways to reach audiences, create work, or promote artists. Whatever the narrative, we want to hear it! Submit your story by October 1: https://lnkd.in/ePWuPrPV #APAPNYC #APAP #Performingarts #5MTS #storytelling

Binge Season 3 of APAP's award-winning podcast ARTS. WORK. LIFE. You'll hear all about what it's like to work in the performing arts, featuring stories from artists and arts workers, behind-the-scenes and up close. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app: https://lnkd.in/etCTrMfZ Special thanks to The Wallace Foundation for supporting ARTS. WORK. LIFE. #podcast #performingarts

Join us on September 11th at 10 AM PDT for an essential webinar on Workplace Violence Prevention for the Arts! 🎭 New measures under California's SB 553 require organizations with 10+ employees to create comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans. Even if you're outside California, this is a must-attend event to enhance safety and resilience in your organization! What to Expect: -Expert insights from CAL/OSHA on conducting risk assessments and creating effective prevention plans. -Collaborative planning techniques tailored for the arts. -Q&A on managing safety for contract workers, performers, and more. Don't miss out—secure your spot now! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWW7-Sbd #WorkplaceSafety #PerformingArts #ViolencePrevention #MajesticCollaborations

In a year when more than 60 elections for national offices are happening worldwide, TIME Magazine has called this "the make-or-break year for democracy". "As an arts leader, I often find myself nestled in conversations that leave me on the margins, wishing that politicians could see the world as I do." explains Lisa Richards Toney, APAP President and CEO in her most recent column "A View from Here" in International Arts Manager Magazine #arts #politics #elections #election2024 #performingarts

APAP members—are you or do you know someone whose hard work, dedication, and vision have contributed to the strength, impact, and resilience of the performing arts industry? If so, submit a nomination for the APAP Honors awards! The APAP Honors celebrates and recognizes trailblazers and visionaries of the performing arts field. For more than five decades, the coveted awards have been presented annually as part of the APAP Awards Ceremony held at the annual APAP|NYC conference. This year, we invite you to submit nominations for the following APAP Honors award categories: The Award of Merit The Fan Taylor Distinguished Service Award The William Dawson Award The Sidney R. Yates Advocacy Award The Arts Champion Award The Spark of Change Award   To review The APAP Honors award descriptions and to submit a nomination, click here: https://lnkd.in/dpqfnEyj #apaphonors #performingarts

APAP is proud to partner with NIVA - National Independent Venue Association and the rest of the Fix The Tix Coalition. This latest action is evidence that we need ticketing reform now more than ever. Let's end deceptive ticketing practices and pass the Fans First Act now! #fixthetix #fansfirstact

Podcast Overview: The Art of Mass Gatherings The Art of Mass Gatherings podcast explores the critical role of festivals in community resilience, with each episode delving into a specific aspect of event management: • Ep. 1: Crowds & Climate Change - This episode examines how climate change is influencing crowd dynamics and safety protocols at large events, highlighting adaptive strategies for organizers. https://lnkd.in/ee3TT7rf • Ep. 2: Walk & Talk - Join a candid conversation about the origins of the Art of Mass Gatherings, revealing how this initiative was born out of a passion for merging cultural events with community resilience. https://lnkd.in/eri8xbBY • Ep. 3: Festival Safety - Dive into the essential practices for maintaining safety at festivals, from managing large crowds to preparing for emergencies, with real-world examples and expert insights. https://lnkd.in/d24kPHNA • Ep. 4: Accessibility - This episode underscores the importance of making events accessible to all, discussing strategies to remove barriers and ensure inclusivity in both planning and execution. https://lnkd.in/e92j2ZCS • Ep. 5: Fire Safety - Explore the critical aspects of fire safety in the context of mass gatherings, offering practical advice on preventing and responding to fire-related incidents. https://lnkd.in/e92j2ZCS 🎧 Check out all the episodes to learn how festivals can become powerful tools for community resilience: The Art of Mass Gatherings Podcast #CommunityResilience #EventPlanning #DisasterPreparedness #CulturalEvents #Safety #Accessibility #Sustainability #Podcast #Leadership

The APAP Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) is an intensive two and a half-day leadership seminar that happens before and during the annual APAP|NYC conference. Congratulations to the ELI Class of 2025 of 44 early-career professionals who will learn about leadership and then take that knowledge and apply it first-hand. Learn more about the ELI Class of 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gn2rkYF8 #emergingleaders #leadership #seminar #APAPNYC

In episode 6 of the ARTS. WORK. LIFE. podcast, we hear from Rukhmani Mehta, co-artistic director of Leela Dance Collective, and how she and her community achieved an important milestone for Kathak dance in the U.S. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eqj6GiNK Many thanks to The Wallace Foundation for supporting ARTS. WORK. LIFE.

In episode 6 of the ARTS. WORK. LIFE. podcast, Ersian François (opera singer, producer, and arts administrator) shares on the importance of nurturing relationships at every step of your professional journey. A positive personal interaction may one day lead to a beautiful, new opportunity. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eqj6GiNK Many thanks to The Wallace Foundation for supporting ARTS. WORK. LIFE. #opera #artsadministration #performingarts