Issue 237 | May 7, 2024

5.7.24 – TODAY! Risk Assessment for Performing Arts Organizations webinar by the Performing Arts Readiness Project, 2:00 p.m. (EDT). 

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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). 

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5.15.24 – Fire Safety and Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations webinar by the Performing Arts Readiness Project, 2:00 p.m. (EDT). 

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In this issue:



  • Billie Eilish, Lorde, Green Day, and 250+ major artists ask Senate to Fix The Tix





Plus, find member news, opportunities, and job postings below!

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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Billie Eilish, Lorde, Green Day, and 250+ artists ask the Senate to Fix The Tix


ICYMI, more than 250 major artists, in collaboration with the Fix The Tix Coalition, have signed a letter supporting the Fans First Act. Aimed at curbing predatory practices of ticket resellers, The Act would ban fake "spec" tickets and deceptive marketing tactics that price gouge consumers and offer nonexistent tickets.


The Fix The Tix Coalition is making progress in advancing this bipartisan bill, but we have not crossed the finish line yet.


Want to help? Presenters and venuesSend this letter to your Senators asking them to co-sponsor the Fans First Act. (See the list of current co-sponsors here.) Everyone—Fill out the form on this page to send a letter to your Congressional representatives telling them we need comprehensive ticketing reform.

Learn more about the Fans First Act and Fix The Tix

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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Learn about NEA funding opportunities & application tips


Curious about what goes into a compelling National Endowment for the Arts grant application? Look no further than the NEA’s webinar on May 8th at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)!


The webinar will cover funding opportunities (including Grants for Art Projects and the National Heritage Fellowships program), successful project examples, and tips for application submission. The event will focus on NEA support for living traditions/folk & traditional arts, which encompass various community practices reflecting cultural life. Genres such as music, dance, crafts, and oral expression are included.


Register to learn more about various NEA grant opportunities

Learn about NEA grants and application tips

Take The Poll

In this issue of Spotlights, which main story was the most valuable to you?
APAP Real Talk in Real Time (Member Mixer)
250+ Artists Ask Congress to Fix The Tix
Performing Arts Readiness webinars
NEA grants and application tips webinar

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.

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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Patron Services Manager

Peace Center

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Venue Manager

Peace Center

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Image Captions: APAP Member Mixer graphic (Photos by Adam Kissick/APAP), Fix The Tix graphic, Performing Arts Readiness graphic, National Endowment for the Arts graphic.