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Workshops & Panels
Whether you are a presenter, artist, or manager, new to the field or a seasoned professional, you will learn something new at the WAA Professional Development Institute. WAA’s instructors are all working professionals in the field who fill their classes and workshops with practical and applicable information. All of these sessions are included in the price of a conference registration. For more in-depth and instructional seminars, please see also Professsional Development Institute.
Wednesday, September 3: 9:30am-10:45 am
Co-presented by Chamber Music America
Innovative presenters have attracted new sectors of their communities by offering a variety of ensemble genres-Western classical, contemporary, jazz, early and world music. Panelists will share their marketing and promotional strategies for reaching new audiences while preserving a loyal core of subscribers and audience members. The challenges involved in reaching different demographics and target audiences, and how such artistic diversity is successfully presented within one's local community will be discussed.
Matt Krashan, Director of Meany Hall, University of Washington
Randall Kline, Executive and Artistic Director, SF Jazz
Mina Miller, Artistic Director of Music of Remembrance (MOR)
Moderated by Susan Dadian, Program Director, Chamber Music America
Wednesday, September 3: 9:30am - 10:45 AM
Leaders from three of the United States' most important public and private arts grantmakers discuss current trends and what's ahead in funding. Gain a firsthand understanding of the issues, factors and perspectives that inform a funder's decision making. With a panel so thoughtful and passionate, this is sure to be a stimulating and informative discussion.
Mario Garcia Durham, Director of Presenting at the National Endowment for the Arts
John E. McGuirk, Arts Program Director of the James Irvine Foundation
Huong Vu, Senior Program Officer, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Moderated by Myron Martin, President, Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation
Wednesday, September 3: 9:30am - 10:45 AM
Join leaders from America’s national service organization for presenters and presenting for a rapid-fire scan of what’s new and what’s next. Included will be a preview of the APAP Conference NYC 2009, the world’s top forum and marketplace for the performing arts. Learn how demographic shifts, cross-cultural growth, and new technologies are creating a digital divide that is beginning to radically alter the presenting landscape.
Sandra L. Gibson, President and CEO
Richard T. Bryant, Chief Member Officer
Association of Performing Arts Presenters
Wednesday, September 3: 10:15am - 12:15pm
It has become clear to all of us the global performing arts marketplace, that existing laws regarding Federal Taxation of Foreign Artists are now being more strictly enforced. It is essential for managers and presenters to understand the withholding requirements, separate fact from rumor, and have the tools necessary to evaluate whether or not it may be possible to reduce the dreaded 30% withholding on gross income or even avoid it completely. This session will give practical information regarding compliance and procedures; from international treaties and Central Withholding Agreements all the way to filing income tax returns.
Cecile Glunt - IRS CWA (Central Withholding Agreement) Program Manager, International and Insular Compliance, Collection Policy
Robyn Guilliams, Attorney, FTM Arts Law
John Luckacovic, Director, 2LuckConcepts
Moderated by Michael Blachly, Executive Director, UFL Performing Arts, University of Florida
Wednesday, September 3: 11:00am-12:15pm
Join Mario Garcia Durham, Director of Presenting at the NEA, for an update on programs, initiatives and funding opportunities. He will also give his popular "insider" tips for applying to the NEA, including best ways to communicate with staff, various strategies for maximum effectiveness and his "Do's & Don'ts." This session is essential for first time applicants and those who wish to improve their organizations grant writing knowledge and capabilities.
Wednesday, September 3: 11:00am-12:15pm
Jazz has been called "America's great contribution to world culture." Our panel includes two major forces in jazz presenting and one of the region's most outspoken jazz critics. Discussion topics will include presenting trends in the Western State, and insights into who is producing and creating jazz.
Tom Guralnick, Executive Director of Outpost Productions
Paul de Barros, Jazz Columnist, Seattle Times, Founder of Earshot Jazz and Author
Moderated by John Gilbreath, Executive Director of Earshot Jazz
Wednesday, September 3: 11:00am - 12:15pm
Perfomania and Western Arts Alliance recently formed a partnership to integrate Perfomania's powerful artist management and promotion tools with the depth and breadth of WAA's database. Artists, agents and managers will learn how to add detailed roster information, electronic press kits, stream media, avails and more with the WAA online directory. Presenters, find out how to use this new "one-stop-shopping" opportunity to find artists' information (by name, discipline or repertory) published by multiple agencies and independent artists.
Julie Kagan, Founding Director of Perfomania
New plays are being created and produced regularly in cities throughout the United States, feeding local audiences, Broadway, and beyond. Playwrights and producers are creating innovative, thought-provoking work that challenges audiences and wins awards. So why isn't more of this work touring? Our expert theatre panel looks at the successes and challenges of producing and touring theatre in a bottom-line environment. If you represent or present theatre of any scale, don't miss this frank and honest discussion.
Susan Trapnell, Director of Endowment Funding at ACT Theatre in Seattle
Mark Valdez, Executive Director, Network of Ensemble Theatres
Roberta Levitow, freelance director, Co-Founder - Theatre Without Borders
Tony Micocci, President - Micocci Productions and an author
Moderated by Evy Warshawski, Artistic Director - Napa Valley Opera House
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