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The Commons
The next great performance doesn't start with a deal. It starts with an idea. 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.
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
Reserve Your Spot!
One size does not fit all in The Commons. We have regular meeting spaces with premium placement to small spaces for intimate connections.
Short on time? Are trade shows not your thing? Consider a drop-in Cabana. Leave the popup banners at home, sit back and relax in a fully furnished space. The only thing missing is the pool.
Exhibiting is a benefit for WAA members only. How much it costs to exhibit is based on your membership tier.
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
Meeting Space Types
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![With 80 square feet, your office away from the office is complete with an 8-foot skirted table and four chairs.]()
Regular Meeting Space
With 80 square feet, your office away from the office is complete with an 8-foot skirted table and four chairs.
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![Take a break or your meeting out in the sunshine]()
Drop-in Cabana
Leave the pop-up banners at home, sit back and relax. Redefine your meetings in one of our drop-in cabanas. Advanced reservations are recommended.
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![At 36 square feet, your cafe space is an intimate alternative to a traditional booth with a 4-foot skirted table and four side chairs.]()
Small Meeting Space
At 36 square feet, your cafe space is an intimate alternative to a traditional booth with a 4-foot skirted table and four side chairs.
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![Hosting a delegation? Spread out in one of only four preset double booths.]()
VIP Double Booth
Hosting a delegation? Spread out in one of only four preset double booths.
“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
