ART LINKS

Regional & National Booking Conferences

Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
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Americans for the Arts
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Arts Northwest
Tacoma, WA
October 10 - 13, 2022
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Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)
Virtual
January 10 - 17, 2022
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California Presenters
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Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA)
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Chamber Music America
New York, NY
January 6 - 9, 2022
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Conférence Internationale des Arts de la Scène (CINARS)
Montreal, QC
November 7 - 12, 2022
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Folk Alliance International
Hybrid event: Kansas City, MO & virtually
February 23 - 27, 2022
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International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY)
IPAY has entered a programming pause and no longer has dedicated staff. The Board is assessing the future of the organization due to the financial impact of COVID.
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International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA)
Hybrid event: New York, NY & virtually
January 11 -13, 2022
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Ohio Arts Professionals Network (OAPN)
TBD
TBA by February 2, 2022
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Pacific Contact
Burnaby, BC
April 7 - 10, 2022
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South Arts: Performing Arts Exchange (PAE)
South Arts has decided to cease the PAE and redirect its resources towards other endeavors.
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Western Fairs Association
January 16 - 19, 2022
Reno, NV
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Regional & National Art Service Organizations

Alternate Roots
Alternate ROOTS is an organization based in the Southern USA whose mission is to support the creation and presentation of original art, in all its forms, which is rooted in a particular community of place, tradition or spirit.
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American Association of Museums (AAM)
The American Alliance of Museums’ mission is to champion museums and nurture excellence in partnership with our members and allies.
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American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers is an American non-profit performance-rights organization that protects its members' musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music, whether via a broadcast or live performance, and compensating them accordingly.
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Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is advancing the arts in the United States. With offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City, it has a record of more than 50 years of service.
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Arts Midwest
Arts Midwest, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is one of six not-for-profit regional arts organizations created to “encourage development of the arts and to support arts programs on a regional basis
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Arts Northwest
Arts Northwest is a unique partnership organization that has been serving presenters and artists for over 35 years.
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Association of College Unions International (ACUI)
This association is the largest organization that represents student activity centers and student unions in the United States.
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Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for presenters of the performing arts. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts industry and the professionals who work within it.
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Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of the four major United States performing rights organizations.
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Canadian Arts Presenting Association
The Canadian Association for the Performing Arts/l’Association canadienne des organismes artistiques (CAPACOA) is a national arts service organization for the performing arts touring and presenting community.
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Chamber Music America
Chamber Music America is an American non-profit organization that provides small ensemble professionals with access to a variety of professional development, networking, and funding resources.
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Creative & Independent Producer Alliance
CIPA is a US-based network of independent and creative producers who are dedicated to developing and supporting new live performance works across artistic disciplines.
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Classical Action
Classical Action: Performing Arts Against AIDS is a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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Dance/USA
Dance/USA is the national service organization for professional dance, serving a broad cross-section of the dance field.
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Folk Alliance International (FAI)
Folk Alliance International was founded in 1989 to connect folk music leaders aiming to sustain the community and genre.
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Foundation Center
For a combined 88 years, Foundation Center and GuideStar each helped change the world by giving people the information they needed to do good.
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Getty Institute for the Arts
The education department at the J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire all of our audiences to engage with our collection and exhibitions through programs and resources at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.
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IEG, INC.
IEG delivers proprietary market intelligence, thought leadership and strategic counsel that empowers our clients to make more informed sponsorship decisions.
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International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
Representing public assembly venues from around the globe, IAVM's active members include managers and senior executives from auditorium, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts centers, university complexes, and amphitheaters.
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International Association of Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY)
To create professional and education opportunities for key stakeholders in North America (artists, agents, and presenters) to engage around support of meaningful performing arts experiences for young audiences.
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International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA)
The mission of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) is to strengthen the performing arts globally through the advancement of leadership, the exchange of ideas, and by fostering a diverse and engaged membership.
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International Ticketing Association (INTIX)
INTIX is the leading forum for ticketing professionals, representing the most comprehensive view of the industry and its practices, products and services.
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League of American Orchestras
The League of American Orchestras leads, supports, and champions America’s orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform.
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League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT)
Founded in 1976, the League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) is a non-profit organization with the main purpose of sustaining historic theatres across North America for the benefit of their communities and future generations.
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Mid-America Art Alliance
Mid-America Arts Alliance strengthens and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout our region and beyond.
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Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF) was established in 1979 to promote and support multi-state arts programming in a region that includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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The National Association for Music Education
Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.
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North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA)
Founded in 1979, NAPAMA is the association of North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents, a not-for-profit service organization dedicated to promoting the professionalism of its members and the vitality of the performing arts.
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National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA)
State arts agencies were created by legislatures and governors to promote the arts and reduce barriers to cultural participation.
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National Performance Network
NPN is a vibrant network of artists and organizations committed to advancing racial and cultural justice through the arts.
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Network of Ensemble Theatres
A national community of artists and arts organizations dedicated to collaborative creation, the Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET) exists to propel ensemble theater practice to the forefront of culture and society.
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New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Our work at NEFA is simple: to cultivate and promote the arts in New England and beyond.
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New Music USA
Fostering connections, deepening knowledge, encouraging appreciation, and providing financial support for new music created in the United States.
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New York Foundation for the Arts
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a nonprofit service organization that empowers working artists and emerging arts organizations across all disciplines at critical stages in their creative lives and professional/organizational development.
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OPERA America
OPERA America draws on resources and expertise from within and beyond the opera field to advance a mutually beneficial agenda that serves and strengthens the field.
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Performing Arts Alliance
The Performing Arts Alliance is the national policy advocate, leadership forum, and learning network for America’s nonprofit performing arts organizations, artists, and allies.
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South Arts
They nourish, create conversation and strengthen community ties. South Arts exists to support the artists, arts organizations, and communities that help this region thrive.
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Theatre Communications Groups
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) exists to strengthen, nurture, and promote professional theatre in the U.S. and globally.
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The Association for Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals (USITT)
USITT was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.
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Western Fairs Association
Founded in 1922 and incorporated in 1945, Western Fairs Association (WFA) is a nonprofit trade association serving the fair industry throughout the western United States and Canada.
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Western Museums Association
The Western Museums Association (WMA) is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to serving museums, museum professionals, as well as the related organizations and individuals, by providing vision, enrichment, intellectual challenge, and a forum for communication and interaction.
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Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF)
WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation) is a regional nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to strengthening the financial, organizational, and policy infrastructure of the arts in the West.
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State Art Agencies in the Western Region

Alaska State Council on the Arts
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Arizona Commission on the Arts
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California Arts Council
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Colorado Creative Industries
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Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture & the Arts
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Idaho Commission on the Arts
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Montana Arts Council
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Nevada Arts Council
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New Mexico Arts Division
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Oregon Arts Commission
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Texas Commission on the Arts
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Utah Arts Council
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Washington State Arts Commission
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Wyoming Arts Council
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Presenter Consortia in the Western Region

Alaska Presenters
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Arizona Presenters Alliance
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California Presenters
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Montana Performing Arts Consortium
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New Mexico Presenters Alliance
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Southwest Performing Arts Presenters
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Utah Presenters
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Wyoming Arts Alliance
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Canadian Federal & Provincial Art Agencies

Canada Council for the Arts
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Global Affairs Canada
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Canadian Heritage
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Alberta Foundation for the Arts
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British Columbia Arts Council
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British Columbia Touring Council
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Manitoba Arts Council
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Ontario Arts Council
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Québec Ministére de la Culture et des Communications
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Saskatchewan Arts Board
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Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
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Pacific Rim Peforming Art Markets

Performing Arts Market Seoul (PAMS)
Next convening: TBD
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Australia Performing Arts Market (APAM)
Next convening: Postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19
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Shanghai Performing Arts Fair
Next convening: TBD
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Tokyo Performing Arts Fair
Next convening: Postponed due to COVID-19
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International Resources

American Dance Abroad
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Artists From Abroad
The Complete Guide to Immigration and Tax requirements for Foreign Guest Artists
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Australia Council For the Arts
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British Council
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Goethe-Institut
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Americans for the Arts — International
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