5.7.24 – TODAY! Risk Assessment for Performing Arts Organizations webinar by the Performing Arts Readiness Project, 2:00 p.m. (EDT).
RSVP here.
5.8.24 – TOMORROW! Webinar: NEA Grant Info and Tips for Submitting a Competitive Application, 1:00-2:30 p.m. (EDT). RSVP here.
5.8.24 – TOMORROW! Real Talk in Real Time: APAP Member Mixer, 4:00-5:15 p.m. (EDT). RSVP here.
5.14.24 – Networking for Disaster Management in the Performing Arts webinar by the Performing Arts Readiness Project, 2:00 p.m. (EDT).
RSVP here.
5.15.24 – Fire Safety and Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations webinar by the Performing Arts Readiness Project, 2:00 p.m. (EDT).
RSVP here.
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In this issue:
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Billie Eilish, Lorde, Green Day, and 250+ major artists ask Senate to Fix The Tix
Plus, find member news, opportunities, and job postings below!
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Join Real Talk in Real Time: The APAP Member Mixer Networking Edition on May 8 Tomorrow
Want to get to know your APAP member peers better and meet new ones? Join us for Real Talk in Real Time: The APAP Member Mixer Networking Edition TOMORROW, May 8 from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (EDT). RSVP here.
The APAP team will share the latest APAP news, and then we'll all participate in lively break-out rooms. RSVP today and suggest topics for discussion.
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Get prepared with Performing Arts Readiness webinars
Arts organizations and businesses can be especially vulnerable to disasters and emergencies, and recent events remind us to prepare for the unexpected. Performing Arts Readiness can help with its many resources, including its free and open-to-the-field webinars.
RSVP for these and many more upcoming events:
May 7: Risk Assessment for Performing Arts Organizations
May 14: Networking for Disaster Management in the Performing Arts
May 15: Fire Safety and Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations
All events take place at 2 p.m. (EDT).
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Apply for the Arts Midwest GIG Fund
Arts Midwest is accepting applications for the GIG Fund, a grant of up to $4,000 for non-profit organizations in the Midwest to support programs and activities featuring professional artists. Learn more and apply by June 12.
Registration for the 2024 WAA Conference Now Open
Registration for Western Arts Alliance’s annual booking and touring conference is now open! The four-day event offers networking opportunities, live performances, exhibits, workshops, and forums that foster dialogue across the performing arts community. Register by July 14 to receive the early bird discount.
Booth registration for MAX Now Open
Booth registration is now open for the Midwest Arts XPO, an arts conference aimed at fostering innovation, promoting education, and supporting arts advocacy in central US states. Learn more and register for a booth by July 14 to receive the early bird discount.
Register for WESTAF's Arts and Rural Development webinar
WESTAF's Arts and Rural Development Webinar, the final session of the 2024 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar, will focus on increasing investment in arts in rural areas. Learn more, register, and tune into earlier sessions here.
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2024 Rainin Arts Fellows Announced
The Rainin Arts Fellowship recognizes Bay Area artists who push the boundaries of creative expression, anchor local communities, and advance the field. Congratulations to the 2024 who were awarded unrestricted grants as well as tailored supplemental support: Adrian L. Burrell (Film), Antoine Hunter, Purple Fire Crow (Dance), Ayodele “WordSlanger” Nzinga (Theater), and TNT Traysikel (Public Space). Learn more about the Rainin Arts Fellows here.
Listen to The Art of Mass Gatherings Podcast
Tune into The Art of Mass Gatherings Podcast, which explores the role of festivals in community resilience, highlighting their role in climate and disaster preparedness. Learn more and listen here.
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