Find the next great performance
The Commons
The next great performance starts with an idea then a deal. That's why The Commons is more than a trade show. It's the hub of the conference, where hundreds of multidisciplinary agencies, artists, and presenters from across the performing arts spectrum gather to connect, share ideas, and explore routes. Do we do business here? Of course we do. We just do it in a collegial space that sees artists, agents and presenters than more as buyers and sellers. We’re curators, connectors, and collaborators ready to discuss ideas.
Featured Exhibitors
Open Hours
TUES | SEPT 8
8 – 11PM Early load-in
WED | SEPT 9
7AM Load-in starts
9AM - Noon Open hours
1:30 - 6:30PM Open hours
Noon - 1:30PM Closed for lunch
THURS | SEPT 10
6:30 – 8:30PM Early load-out
9AM - Noon Open hours
1:30 - 6:30PM Open hours
Noon - 1:30PM Closed for lunch
FRI | SEPT 11
Final load-out by Noon
9 - 11AM Open hours
Decorator and Electric
This year’s Decorator is Colt Exposition
They will provide all furniture rental, drayage, and additional set up labor for exhibiting this year. After placement you will receive a direct email from them with log-in details to their service portal.
Shipments can be delivered Monday, August 3 - Thursday, September 3.
Discounted Service Deadline: Friday, August 14
Standard Deadline: Friday, August 28
Rush/Late Deadline: Wednesday, September 3
Advanced Warehouse Address*:
Exhibiting Company (You) & Booth Number
Western Arts Alliance Annual Conference 2026
C/o Colt Expositions
1095 Essex Ave. Suite 100
Richmond, CA 94801
*Purchase Drayage and Handling Prior to Shipping
Electrical services are purchased through the hotel’s A/V provider, Encore
Search for: Western Arts Alliance Conference
Electrical rates are for all three days:
$574 for 5amps
$649 for 10amps
$829 for 20amps
“Through my years as a presenter and now agent, I am forever grateful for the long-standing friendships in the field that began at WAA. My people, my circle.”
— Karen Fischer, Pasifika Artists Network
