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Get a sneak peek of the annual members conference of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. Join your industry colleagues from January 9-13, 2015 for the world’s leading gathering of performing arts professionals. Learn more: www.apapnyc.org

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gather learn connect celebrateNew York Hilton Midtown | Sheraton New York Times Square

Join over 3,600 of your industry colleagues at APAP’s annual members’ conference, APAP|NYC, the world’s leading convening of performing arts professionals.

A D V A N C E P R O G R A M

GLOBAL PERFORMING ARTS CONFERENCE AND MARKETPLACE

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CONTENTS

Hours of Operation: APAP|NYC 2015

Conference highlights ............................................... 3

Pre-conference events ..............................................4

Professional development tracks .......................... 5

Featured sessions and tracks .................................6

Schedule-at-a-glance ............................................8-9

Showcases .................................................................8-9

EXPO Hall ..................................................................... 10

Sponsorship and advertising ................................ 10

Important dates and deadlines ............................ 10

2015 exhibitors to date .............................................11

January In NYC ...........................................................13

How to register ...........................................................15

Hotel deals ....................................................................15

First-time attendees .................................................15

International attendees ............................................15

2015 sponsors ........................................... Back cover

Visit www.apapnyc.org or call 888-717-2727 for more information.

Registration Thursday, January 8 3–6 p.m.Friday, January 9 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday, January 10 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Sunday, January 11 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Monday, January 12 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Cyber Café Friday, January 9 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday, January 10 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Sunday, January 11 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Monday, January 12 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

APAP Info Lounge Thursday, January 8 3–6 p.m.Friday, January 9 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday, January 10 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Sunday, January 11 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Monday, January 12 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

EXPO HallLoad-In/Load-Out Only Friday, January 9 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (load-in)

Saturday, January 10 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (load-in) Monday, January 12 6–9 p.m. (load-out)

Business Hours Saturday, January 10 2–6:30 p.m.Sunday, January 11 1:30–6:30 p.m. (accessible hours: 5–6:30 p.m.)

Monday, January 12 8:30–11 a.m. (accessible hours: 8:30–9 a.m.)

1:30-6 p.m. (accessible hours: 1:30–2 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.)

*Accessible hours = Exhibitors and attendees may hold meetings or browse the EXPO Hall, but it is not required that each booth is staffed for business.

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Opening Reception Showcase Audience Tanya Tagaq

All information subject to change. For the most updated information, visit www.apapnyc.org

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, January 9 • 5–6:30 p.m.

OPENING PLENARY “In the Beginning: The Creative Act”Why in the 21st century do artists make art? How do artists perceive today’s audiences? What advice do artists have for the rest of us in the presenting field? Learn what well-respected artists from various genres and generations have to say about our joint responsibility for ensuring the growth and sustainability of live performance!

Moderator: Indira Etwaroo, executive producer and director, NPR Presents

Opening remarks by Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts

Saturday, January 10 • Noon–1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY PLENARY“The Arts as Levelers of Experience” Ideas, feelings and beliefs come together through the creative work of artists and are transmitted to audiences through successful collaboration with presenting partners. Experience the inspiration and expertise behind the work of five extraordinary members of our creative community through pecha kucha-style presentations followed by a lively moderated conversation with each other and the audience.

Speakers:Mehmet Dede, co-founder, New York Gypsy Festival and instructor, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU

Heidi Latsky, dancer/choreographer and founder, Heidi Latsky Dance

David Lutken, musician/actor and creator of “Woody Sez”

Dr. Ahmad Naser Sarmast, founder and director, Afghanistan National Institute of Music

Tanya Tagaq, Inuit throat singer

Moderator: Marc Bamuthi Joseph, spoken word poet and director of performing arts, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Sunday, January 11 • 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY PLENARY“Togetherness” featuring Ira Glass From radio to live theater, Ira Glass provides us with a glimpse of the next chapter of his “American Life” – what promises to be a bewitching 90 minutes with anticipated special guest performances. Don’t miss this special opportunity to commune with a most successful storyteller and producer.

Speakers: Ira Glass and invited guest artists

Annual Awards Ceremony and LuncheonMonday, January 12 • Noon–2 p.m.

The Awards Ceremony and Luncheon honors achievement, service, excellence and advocacy in the performing arts field. Reserve your ticket for this long-standing tradition and consider sponsoring a table in support of the Dawson Endowment. For more info, visit www.apapnyc.org/SpecialEvents

YPCA Recital and ReceptionMonday, January 12 • 6–8 p.m.

APAP’s Young Performers Career Advancement program supports classical musicians early in their careers. In this annual APAP|NYC special event, the 2015 YPCA artists will perform in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Tuesday, January 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.

CLOSING PLENARY“Until We Meet Again” We close the APAP|NYC 2015 conference with reflections on our time together and with the inspired thoughts of a luminary from the performing arts field.

Speaker: Angélique Kidjo

Friday, January 9 - Tuesday, January 13

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APAP|NYC Opening Reception Friday, January 9 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Come TOGETHER with your colleagues to celebrate the performing arts as we transform the Trianon Ballroom into an engaging, interactive art space!

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World Music Pre-Conference Thursday, January 8 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, January 9 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

The largest gathering of world music professionals in the U.S., this two-day event will include lively discussions on the latest issues.

Pre-Conference Forums Friday, January 9 • 9 a.m.–Noon

2015 Dance ForumJoin Dance/USA in taking a look at three major current issues to professional dance: national funding, touring and showcasing.

Festivals ForumSee how festivals are expanding and sustaining audiences that reflect the full demographic make-up of communities across the U.S. and around the world.

Classical Music Forum Find out how the classical music world is breaking the rules on how the presenting industry engages with communities, venues and artists.

Youth and Family Programming ForumExplore trends, issues and opportunities for furthering high-quality, sustainable programming for youth and families.

NEW! Our Global Community: Think Tank Session Artists, cultural leaders, presenters, agents and managers come together to exchange information, ideas, and strategies for building a strong, sustainable global presenting community.

Under the Radar Speed Dating Learn about new work that is ready to tour, in a speed dating format. Artists curated by The Public Theater’s Under the Radar festival.

Pre-Conference Afternoon Sessions New Paradigms for Economic Realities across Our Field Friday, January 9 • 1–3 p.m. Presenters, artists and agents come together to share strategies, suggestions and stories on how to survive and thrive.

UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session Friday, January 9 • 1:30–3 p.m. Discover new work currently in development or recently completed and ready to tour! Artists or managers have five minutes to spark the interest of presenters and producers in pecha kucha-style presentations followed by Q&A.

Presenters and producers must be registered for APAP|NYC 2015 conference and must pre-register for the event at www.apapnyc.org/UpNext. Artists curated by APAP.

Arrive early to APAP|NYC or just come see what APAP is all about with these pre-conference events, free and open to the public. It’s a great way to connect with colleagues and get a sneak peek at the days ahead!

RSVP for pre-conference sessions at www.apapnyc.org

PRE-CONFERENCEThursday, January 8 - Friday, January 9

Visit www.apapnyc.org or call 888-717-2727 for more information.

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Get Oriented!Don’t miss these opportunities to make the most of your conference experience.

Learn how to navigate the APAP|NYC conference while networking with your colleagues in the performing arts.

International Members Welcome and OrientationFriday, January 9 • 1:30–3 p.m.

New Colleagues Orientation Friday, January 9 • 3–4:30 p.m.

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NEW! Business Fundamentals Friday, January 9

This year APAP has designed an intensive business fundamentals track for performing arts professionals. During the pre-conference, these sessions are free and open to the public.

1–2 p.m. Data + Stories = Impact: A Formula for Effective FundraisingArtists Accounting: Creating Effective Bookkeeping SystemsUnderstand Your Patrons to Drive Decisions

2–3 p.m.Starting Down a New Career Path: Acquiring SkillsAudience Expectations in the Mobile AgeArts Marketing Today: Challenges and New Approaches

The Business Fundamentals track continues on Sunday! See page 6.

Networking at APAP|NYC

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“The New Essentials” PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACKSAPAP|NYC offers countless professional development sessions and networking opportunities. Follow our thematic tracks or choose your own adventure. Visit www.apapnyc.org/tracks for more details.

Arts and the Communal/Community Experiencen Road to Results: Wallace Foundationn Spectacle-based Drama: An Emerging Platform

for Community Engagementn ArtPlace American Emerging Markets Programn Arts in Healing: Creating Transformative Arts Experiencesn Barriers Down: Reaching Audiences across the Spectrum

n Arts, Earth, Future: Taking Actionn The Engagement Labn Five Years Together: A New Presenter-Artist Modeln Benefits of Presenting Social Dance-based Companiesn New Music and Community Re-defined: A Story from the Tenderloinn The Longest Road in America (Broadway)

The Art of Performing Arts Presenting: Changed Scope and Structuren Up from the Underground: Alt.Presentingn Institute for Curatorial Practice in Performancen The Power of Storytelling to Grow Business n Making Artistic Cents V: “I Thought We Had A Deal”

n Successfully Targeting Internal versus External Challengesn Time to Change? Pricing, Deals and Strategyn Changing Financial Realities of the Performing Artsn Peer-to-Peer Presenting: An Old/New Way

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity: Beyond the Conversationn Grow Your Audience through Diversity, Inclusion, Equityn Artistic Economics: Engendering Cultural Equity

n More Than Money: How Awards Cultivate Diversityn Next Generation Voices on Inclusion and Diversity

Embracing New Technologiesn How to Strengthen Your Audience Relationshipn World Cultures Connect: Networking for the Global Cultural Sectorn Data-driven Decisions: Understanding Your Arts Ecosystemn Sol Power: Technology in Music

Leading the Way: Our Futuren SPARK: Igniting Board Leadership through Active Inclusion n They’ve Got Next: Answering the Calln Women of Color Share Secrets of Success

Presenting International Artistsn Arts, Academia and Presenting: A Global Perspectiven Global Contemporary Circus: Opportunities for Collaborationn Building Bridges: Campus Community Engagementn UK/US: Relaxed Performances and Autism/Sensitive-Friendly

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n Where the Nile Crosses New Englandn Dance as an Outpost for American Creative Europe: EU Funding Opportunities for International

Cooperationn Center Stage: Artists from Abroad in American Communities

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Andy Milne and Dapp Theory

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“Bringing Arts and People Together: Market Trends and Insights”Saturday, January 10 • 9–11 a.m.

This multi-layered professional development experience starts with a keynote to set the stage, is followed by topical breakouts, and concludes with a talk-back session.

Keynote“Keep the Change! Understanding the Changing Consumer” Cathleen M. Johnson, president, CJ Tourism Consultants

From the millennial generation to the aging boomers, this session explores the changes in products, services and approaches needed to attract and sustain the broad spectrum of 21st-century audiences.

Breakout Sessionsn Change Management for New Audiences: Millennials to Boomers

n “The Road to Results” based on audience engagement case studies from the Wallace Foundation

n Consumer Psychology and Successful Business Models

NEW! Global Regional ForumsSunday, January 11 • 5– 6:30 p.m.

Join your international and U.S. colleagues who speak the same language or come from similar regions to discuss issues and opportunities. Engage with ideas that have emerged from the conference while networking with each other.

FEATURED SESSIONS AND TRACKS

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Calling all board members!BOARD TRACKAPAP|NYC offers a customized track and special networking opportunities just for board members of APAP member organizations. For more information and to register, see “Board Track” at www.apapnyc.org/RegistrationInformation

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca

NEW! Business Fundamentals TrackSunday, January 11 • 9–11 a.m. and 3–5 p.m.

This new professional development series provides entry-level and mid-level arts administrators, managers and agents with actionable guidance on industry best practices. Topics include marketing, branding, social media, fundraising, contracting, financial management, HR and more. Some sessions are also offered during the pre-conference. (See page 4).

Sessions include:n 10 Steps to Incredible Email Marketing

n Building Fundraising Muscle!

n Data + Stories = Impact: A Formula for Effective Fundraising

n Artists Accounting: Creating Effective Bookkeeping Systems

n Arts Marketing Today: Challenges and New Approaches

n Audience Expectations in the Mobile Age

Marketing Deep DiveSunday, January 11 • 9–11 a.m. and 3–5 p.m.

Join Chad Bauman, managing director of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in this introduction to the latest trends and best practices.

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5–6:30 p.m. Opening Plenary Session with Lemon Andersen, Jason Moran and Misty Copeland, moderated by Indira Etwaroo

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Noon–1:30 p.m. Saturday Plenary Session featuring five artists in pecha kucha-style format

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3:30–5 p.m. “The New Essentials” Professional Development Sessions l l l

SHOWCASESDon’t miss the 1000+ showcases happening in and around NYC!Artist showcases light up the stages across the city, before, during and after the conference. The brightest stars and the newest works from around the world are right here at APAP|NYC.

View showcase listings online at www.apapnyc.org/AttendAShowcase, on the mobile app as the conference approaches, and in the printed guide you’ll receive when you arrive!

Interested in producing a showcase? Visit www.apapnyc.org/ProducingAShowcase or call us at 888-717-2727 for more info.

SHOWCASERS: Purchase your showcase listing online at apapnyc.org by 5 p.m. (EST), Tuesday, November 25, 2014 to be included in the showcase listing guide! Listings purchased after the deadline will appear only in the online system and in the mobile app.

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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCEStay tuned for information about special live-streamed sessions!NEW!

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11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sunday Plenary Session featuring Ira Glass l l l l

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Noon–2 p.m. Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon l l l l

1:30–6 p.m. EXPO Hall (Accessible hours: 1:30-2 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.)* l l l

2–3:30 p.m. “The New Essentials” Professional Development Sessions l l l

6–8 p.m. YPCA Recital in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall l l l l

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 20159:30–11 a.m. Closing Plenary Session featuring Angélique Kidjo l l l l

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The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet Alejandra Ribera Body Traffic Mystic India

Download the APAP|NYC 2015 mobile app and start planning your conference schedule! Watch for updates the mobile app launch date.

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SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS: APAP|NYC offers many opportunities for you to maximize your on-site visibility. Contact Megan Redmond at 202-212-6870 or [email protected] for the complete range of packages.

Here are a few great options!

Elevator Video ($2500): Your 30-second video commercial will play on screens inside Hilton elevators.

Tote Bag Insert ($2000): Include your promotional material in the APAP|NYC tote bag that 3,600+ attendees receive upon arrival.

Get creative! (Prices vary): Pens, hand sanitizer, water bottles—Contact us and we’ll work with you to make the greatest impact!

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: APAP offers you many targeted ways to share your promotional message.

Program & Showcase Listing GuideEach year, the Program & Showcase Listing Guide helps APAP|NYC attendees navigate five days of extraordinary events. Ads are full-color, and space is available on the program side and on the showcase listing side of the book on a first come, first served basis.

Digital and Online OpportunitiesAdvertise on APAP’s websites and in APAP’s highly-targeted e-newsletters at affordable rates. APAP’s websites boast a quarter of a million visits annually, and e-newsletters have an open rate of 26%!

Inside Arts Magazine Reach the performing arts market in the Conference 2015 issue, distributed to all attendees and APAP members.

For more information or to reserve space, contact Kristen Cooper at 410-458-9291 or [email protected]

EXHIBITORS: Capture vital customer information with lead retrieval. Contact SmartSource at [email protected] or 1-800-888-8686 for more info.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EXPO Hall370 booths strong, the APAP|NYC EXPO Hall brings the industry together to book seasons and tours, develop new creative collaborations, and get business done face-to-face. This is the industry’s largest marketplace and the center of the APAP|NYC action!

Purchase your booth* at www.apapnyc.org by Wednesday, November 20 to be included in the printed EXPO Hall maps.

*You must be an APAP member and a registered conference attendee.

Important Dates and Deadlines:Deadline to reserve ad space for the Conference 2015 issue of Inside Arts Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Deadline to reserve ad space in Program and Showcase Listing Guide Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Deadline to submit ad materials for the Conference 2015 issue of Inside Arts Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Deadline to submit ad materials for Program and Showcase Listing Guide Thursday, November 20, 2014

Deadline to submit showcase information for inclusion in printed Showcase Listing Guide (Listings purchased after this date will appear online and in the mobile app, but not in the printed book.)

Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 5 p.m. (EST)

Drive your business with sponsorship and advertising!More than 3,600 performing arts professionals—the majority of them decision-makers—from all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries convene at APAP|NYC. Reach your target audience with these branding and marketing vehicles.

For a complete list of conference dates and deadlines, visit www.apapnyc.org/Deadlines

Visit www.apapnyc.org or call 888-717-2727 for more information.

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2015 EXHIBITORS TO DATE*1st Mark Artists Management LLC420 West EntertainmentA+ PerformancesAgency for the Performing ArtsAir Artist Agency LtdAll The Way Around LLCAlliance Artist ManagementAlliance Brass Quintet, LLCAlma Artist Booking & ManagementAlpha Artists Productions, LLCAmerican Program BureauAmerican Repertory BalletAMIAndersen and Associates, Inc.AquabatixArgentine Tango Dance CompanyArKtypeArt Fegan Entertainment, Inc.Arts Insurance ProgramArts Management AssociatesArts Management GroupArtsReadyAstra Dance CompanyAWA PartnersBA Events InternationalBaker Artists LLCBallet WestBallets with a TwistBAM! Baird Artists ManagementBaylin Artists ManagementBear Behind ProductionsBellydance EvolutionBenise Spanish Guitar & World Dance TroupeBerkeley AgencyBernard Schmidt Productions, Inc.Bernstein Artists, Inc.BesenArts LLCBess Pruitt & Associates, Inc.Bette Davis Ain’t For SissiesBiCoastal Productions/Ron GartnerBig League Productions, Inc.Blujazz Label and PromotionsBOAT ROCKER ENTERTAINMENT LLCBodyVoxBrad Simon Organization, Inc.Bradley Fields ProductionsBroadway Booking Office NYCCadence Arts Network, Inc.Cadenza ArtistsCalifornia Artists ManagementCanada Council for the ArtsCanadian Arts Presenting Association

(CAPACOA)Capitol International Productions, Inc.Carmina SlovenicaCathy Pruzan Artist RepresentativeCenter for Traditional Music and DanceCenter Stage ArtistsChaplin Entertainment Inc.China Performing Arts AgencyChoice Ticketing SystemsCINARSCircus NowClass Act EntertainmentClass Act Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc.Classical Movements, Inc.CMI Entertainment, Inc.Colbert Artists ManagementColibri Entertainment Inc. Columbia Artists Management, LLCCommunity CommunicationsConcert Artists GuildConcerted Efforts, LLCConstruction Company Theater/Dance

Associates, IncConway Entertainment Group, LLC

Creative Artists AgencyCreative Booking AgencyCrossover TouringCzech Center New YorkDandelion ArtistsDavid Arkenstone’s Symphonic AdventureDavid Lieberman Artists’ RepresentativesDavid Rowe ArtistsDayton Contemporary Dance CompanyDCA ProductionsDenn / Fly / McLarty GroupDirecto ProductionsDispeker Artists, Inc.DOMENICI Enterprises IncDorothy Leeds - Theater for LearningDow Artists, Inc.Duquesne University TamburitzansDynamic Artists Management, LLCECE Touring- A Division of East Coast

EntertainmentEd Keane AssociatesEisenhower DanceElsie ManagementEntourage Talent AssociatesEssential ArtistsEtixEXTREME VEGAS The Show!Eye for TalentFirst Class Entertainment Inc.Fleming ArtistsFLi Artists (Folklore International)FolquebecFrank Salomon AssociatesFriedson EntfusionworksG&W, LLCGAMI/Simonds LLCGardner Arts NetworkGeodesic ManagementGerald W. Lynch TheaterGiordano Dance ChicagoglobalFEST incGolden Land Concerts & ConnectionsGregg Young and the 2nd Street BandHackett Miller Company, Inc.Hard Travelin’ with WoodyHarmony Artists, Inc.Herschel Freeman Agency Inc.High Road TouringHolden & Arts AssociatesHorse Trade Theater GroupHyperion Productions / The Hyperion AgencyICM PartnersIllusionary Magic LLCIMG ArtistsIN THE BInstantEncoreInternational Music NetworkInternational Violin Competition of IndianapolisIsrael on StageJ. Cast ProductionsJally EntertainmentJames Emery MusicJean Ann Ryan ProductionsJeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox

OrchestraJodi Kaplan & Associates / Bookingdance.comJoe Moffa/Sole ProprietorJohn Lambert & Assoc.Jonathan Wentworth Associates Ltd.JRA Fine ArtsKamstar Artist ManagementKCA ArtistsKids’ EntertainmentKirshbaum Demler & Associates, Inc.KMP Artist Management

Knudsen ProductionsKoresh Dance CompanyLatino EntertainmentLatitude 45 ArtsLe Trait D’UnionLiddell Talent ManagementLila Artists Management, LLCLisa Booth Management, Inc.Lisa Sapinkopf ArtistsLittle Matchstick FactoryLML Music Presents / RJ ProductionsLotus Arts ManagementLove Productions, Inc.Lula Washington Dance TheatreLurea Murphy Artist Management, LLCMad Mission AgencyMalek Jandali, Composer & PianistMamalamaMAPP International ProductionsMari Black MusicMarian Liebowitz Artist Management/MLAMMashUp Contemporary Dance CompanyMaurice Montoya Music AgencyMelanie Gall - ArtistMelvin Kaplan, Inc.Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation/ PennPATMike Green & AssociatesMills EntertainmentMOJO & The Bayou GypsiesMoM - A Rock Concert MusicalMonterey InternationalMosaic Dance Theater CompanyMoscow BalletMPI Talent AgencyMyriad ArtistsNational Geographic Society (NG Live!)National PlayersNebraska Theatre CaravanNelson IllusionsNew African Production, IncNew England Foundation for the ArtsNew Frontier TouringNew World ClassicsNew York Neo-FuturistsNew York Stage OriginalsNewstar ManagementNimbus Dance WorksNYK-Rapp Enterprises, LLCOne Funny Mother, Inc.Opus 3 ArtistsOrchestral Events LLCPaquin EntertainmentParadigmParadise Artists, Inc.Pasifika Artists Network LLCPatron Technology, Inc.Paul Taylor Dance CompanyPentaclePiccadilly ArtsPIRATE SCHOOL!PMG Arts Management, LLCPMI: Performance Management InternationalPoetry In MotionPomegranate ArtsPRATER DAYProducers, Inc.Pyramid Entertainment Group, Inc.Quicksilver ProductionsRajiWorldRave On ProductionsRena Shagan Associates, Inc.ResolutionRight Angle EntertainmentRile & Gallant ArtistsRIOULTRirie-Woodbury Dance CompanyRiver North Chicago Dance CompanyRiverside Theatricals, LLCRobert Osborne of Turner Classic MoviesRockhouse ProductionsS.C. EntertainmentSAGE ArtistsSchoolSculptures with Kevin ReeseSciolino Artist Management

Scott Stander & Associates, Inc.Shaw Entertainment GroupShupp Artists ManagementSiegel Artist Management, LLCSkyline MusicSLI EntertainmentSolo Arts Theater CompanySong and Dance Ensemble ‘SLASK’Soundtrack Of Our Lives ProductionSpirit Touring USA, Inc.Split Knuckle TheatreSQUONKSRO Artists, Inc.Starvox BookingSteven Barclay AgencyStreet Beat LLCStuart Pimsler Dance & TheaterSupreme Talent InternationalSwedish Performing Arts/Swedish Arts CouncilSweetwood ProductionsSymphony of the SoulTaipei Cultural CenterTaipei Li-yuan Peking Opera TheaterTCG EntertainmentTed Kurland AssociatesTelling Tales Project - Paul Rajeckas

Performances and Interdisciplinary WorkshopsTempest EntertainmentTerrance Simien & The Zydeco ExperienceTessitura NetworkTexas Boys ChoirThe Agency Group, Ltd.The Amazing MaxThe American Place TheatreThe Booking GroupThe Brickhouse NetworkThe Broadway BoysThe Carpetbag BrigadeThe Daniel GroupThe Gersh AgencyThe Japan FoundationThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing

ArtsThe Mystical Arts of TibetThe Panto Company USAThe Road CompanyThe Roots AgencyThe Spencers: Theatre of IllusionThe US Army Field BandTheater at the 14th Street YTheatre IVTheatreworksUSAThink Iconic Artists AgencyThodos Dance ChicagoThom Wolke ManagementThomas Productions, Inc.United Talent AgencyUniversal Attractions AgencyUniversityTicketsUnlimited Myles, Inc.Utopia Artists/ Mars Talent Agency LLCVan Cliburn FoundationVendini, IncVital Theatre Company, Inc.VITALY: An Evening of WondersVoicePlayWayGood Productions LLCWBA EntertainmentWells EntertainmentWenig-LaMonica AssociatesWild Baboo Productions LLCWilliam Morris Endeavor EntertainmentWindish AgencyYoung Concert Artists

Explore the EXPO Hall View booth locations on our interactive map at www.apapnyc.org/ExploretheEXPOHall

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*Exhibitors as of 10/15/2014

EXPO Hall Coffee Break! Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the EXPO Hall starting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 12, while supplies last.

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SPECIAL EVENT!! (JANUARY 9) 3:00 PM Gibson Guitar Studio, NYCNEW SHOWCASE OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CONCERT, CROSS THAT RIVER - THE STORY OF A BLACK COWBOY Contact [email protected] for reservations.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 & 1110:00 AM to midnight - jazz artist showcases every 25 minutesin the Harlem Suite, 4th Floor, New York Hilton

Showcase Featured Artists:Maya Azucena, The Amigos, Matt Baker, Laila Biali, Don Braden, Igor Butman Quartet, Michael Carvin, Cyrus Chestnut, Roberta Donnay, Sammy Figueroa Band, Diego Figueiredo, Ben Flocks, Dizzy Gillespie Afro Cuban Band, Julie Michele, Juanito Pascual, Bria Skonberg, Marianne Solivan, Roseanna Vitro, Charenee Wade, Michelle Walker, New West Guitar Group and more…

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APAP|NYC is part of “January In NYC is the Place to Be for the Performing Arts,” a collaboration that celebrates the unmatched convergence of performing arts professionals, audiences, and events in New York City.

Every January, more than 48,000 people from around the globe flock to New York City for public festivals and industry gatherings, featuring more than 1,500 performances by thousands of world-class artists.

“January In NYC” is the best time for artists, colleagues and audiences to get a snapshot of contemporary performance and glimpse into the future of the field. For more information, visit www.JanuaryInNYC.org.

JANUARY IN NYC

COIL: 10th Anniversary FestivalJanuary 2-18, 2015 • www.ps122.org/coilCOIL is Performance Space 122’s annual winter performance festival full of contemporary, textured, global, local, contemplative, grounded, rigorous and always very live performance.

Under The RadarJanuary 7-18, 2015 • www.undertheradarfestival.comThe Public Theater’s Under The Radar is a festival of new theater, widely recognized as a premier launching pad for new and cutting-edge performance from the U.S. and abroad.

Winter JazzfestJanuary 7-10, 2015 • www.winterjazzfest.comSince launching as a one-day festival in 2005, Winter Jazzfest has expanded to multiple days and numerous venues, showcasing hundreds of artists and attracting thousands of attendees each year.

Jazz Connect ConferenceJanuary 8-9, 2015 • www.jazz-connect.comIn just its third year, the Jazz Connect Conference has become one of the leading gatherings for jazz professionals around the world. In 2015, the conference will be held at Saint Peter’s Church in New York City.

APAP World Music Pre-conferenceJanuary 8-9, 2015The two-day APAP World Music Pre-Conference is the largest gathering of world music professionals in the U.S.

PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/NowJanuary 8-17, 2015 • www.prototypefestival.orgPROTOTYPE is an annual festival of visionary opera-theatre and music-theatre works by pioneering artists from New York City and around the world.

American RealnessJanuary 8-18, 2015 • www.americanrealness.comAmerican Realness is festival of contemporary dance and performance, and an internationally recognized platform for the discovery of new works from subversive artists.

globalFESTJanuary 11, 2015 • www.globalfest.orgGlobalFEST opened the public-facing door to APAP’s artistic critical mass in 2004 and celebrates its 12th year at Webster Hall, once again featuring a dozen diverse artists.

ISPA’s (International Society for the Performing Arts) 67th New York Congress January 13-15, 2015 • www.ispa.org/?ny15A global network of more than 400 leaders, the International Society for the Performing Arts invites you to join a dialogue on “Dynamic Leadership: Creating the Future” that embraces diverse voices and the freshest formats.

Chamber Music AmericaJanuary 15-18, 2015 • www.chamber-music.orgThe national network for the chamber music profession, CMA hosts its annual conference featuring inspiring keynotes, sessions, workshops, showcases, concerts and networking events.

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Frank Odenpoetry in concert

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Need Info? Meet us at the

Your APAP|NYC on-site, one-stop shop for information on APAP|NYC and APAP’s year-round programs and member benefits, including:

GET TO KNOW APAP!Located in the Hilton across from conference registration.

n Grant opportunitiesn Leadership programsn Monthly webinarsn Inside Arts magazine

n APAP Job Bank and Career Centern APAP|Communityn Affinity partnershipsn Audience engagement resources

APAP Info Lounge!

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Hotel deals:Choose between two APAP|NYC headquarter hotels with special rates and extra perks! Visit www.apapnyc.org/hotels

PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE

THE NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN

n Site of APAP|NYC professional development sessions, special events, EXPO Hall, and more!

n Complimentary in-room WiFi

n Double Hilton Honors Points

n 10% discount at Herb N’ Kitchen

SHERATON NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE

n Conveniently located across the street from the New York Hilton Midtown.

n Hub of APAP|NYC intensive seminars and international programs

n Complimentary in-room WiFi

n Complimentary access to the health club

For first-time attendees:APAP welcomes hundreds of first-time attendees to the APAP|NYC conference each year. Here are some tips to make the most of your experience.

BEFORE THE CONFERENCE

n Download the APAP|NYC mobile app and start building your schedule. (Stay tuned for the mobile app launch date.)

n Learn more about New York City and how to get around at www.nycgo.com.

n Visit www.apapnyc.org/FirstTimeAttendees

AT THE CONFERENCE

n Join us at the New Colleagues Orientation on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 3 p.m.

n Explore the EXPO Hall.

ONLINE at apapnyc.org

n Login to APAPNYC.org to download a list of conference attendees.

n View the schedule-at-a-glance and the detailed program schedule.

n Listen to a replay of our first-timer webinars.

ANYTIME

n Browse the showcase listings online, on the mobile app or in the showcase listing guide.

n Post a question on APAP|Community at community.apap365.org

For international attendees:With a growing number of international attendees, APAP|NYC is truly a global event.

Visit www.apapnyc.org/international for information on:

n International Members Welcome and Orientation

n Programs of interest for international attendees

n Visa information

n Networking opportunities

How to register:1. Join APAP or renew your membership at www.apap365.org. Not sure if you’re a member? Call APAP at 202-833-2787.

2. Register to attend the conference at www.apapnyc.org

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Join us for APAP|NYC 2015 this January in New York City.Save the date! APAP|NYC 2016 is January 15-19!

For more information on becoming a sponsor, contact Megan Redmond at 202-212-6870 or [email protected]

THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS

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Additional support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, British Council USA and The Wallace Foundation.