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The preeminent booking and education conference for the Midwest performing arts industry, the Arts Midwest Conference welcomes all presenters, artists, managers, and agents whether you re a large performing arts center, a small volunteer operation, a solo artist, or a multinational agency. Explore our high-energy Marketplace where the business of booking happens and check out some of the best performing artists in the nation. With more than 12 hours of dedicated Marketplace time, you ll have ample opportunity to discover the 4,000+ artists represented in the hall. With more than 17 Spotlight Showcases at the Pantages Theatre and 200+ independent showcases featuring dance, music, theater, and more at venues across the city, here s your chance to see and be seen! Hands-on learning, expert speakers, and productive dialogues abound at the Conference. With more than 30 free educational sessions, inspiring keynote presentations, and in-depth seminars that allow you to really dig into a topic, there s something for you and your whole team. I really value all of the opportunities available at the to connect with artists, agents, and other presenters. For me, the connections made over the four days at the Conference often lead to new and interesting collaborations and projects. Dayna Martinez, Conference co-chair, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts artsmidwest.org/conference
EASY TO NAVIGATE AND FUN TO EXPLORE Bursting with arts opportunities, downtown Minneapolis is your conference-friendly destination. Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather, stroll down the pedestrians-only Nicollet Mall, and grab a bite (and a drink) at some of Minnesota s most celebrated restaurants. Walker Art Center Close out the Conference at one of the nation s premiere contemporary art museums. Snap a selfie at the iconic Spoonbridge with Cherry, make your own art inspired by the masters, and seal that final deal over a signature cocktail. Orchestra Hall Starting your networking couldn t be easier. Steps away from the hotel, Wednesday night s Opening Party at Orchestra Hall is your first chance to connect with friends old and new. Target Field First Avenue First Avenue The Cowles Center Hennepin Avenue Farmer s Market Nicollet Mall Marquette Avenue Pantages Theatre Sample some of the top performing artists from across the country at the Spotlight Showcases, hosted Thursday and Friday nights at this historic Beaux-Arts theater. LIGHT RAIL TO AIRPORT Hilton Minneapolis Recharge your batteries (literally and figuratively) at the Conference hotel. The heart of the late-night action, we ve negotiated a competitive rate of $167 per night. The staff really understands what we need. As a result, all activities showcasing, exhibit hall, networking result in our doing good business and enjoying real connections with presenters, artists, and our fellow agents and managers. Mike Green, Conference co-chair, Mike Green & Associates A budget-friendly conference for you and your team Exhibit packages range from $575 $1,155 for artists, managers, and agents. Presenter/venue registration starts at $395. Mike Green and Dayna Martinez enjoy the Walker Art Center during the 2014 Conference site visit. As always, registration fees include many meals and receptions. There are no membership dues required to attend the Conference. Take advantage of early-bird, single-day, student, and team rates. Networking for everyone at every turn From presenter meetings to the NAPAMA confab, casual peer discussions to formal presentations, here s your chance to move your mission forward. Make this year s Conference an organization-wide experience and bring everyone from your boss to your intern. If you re new to the event or the industry, sign up for the New Colleague Program so you start out the Conference with a built-in network. Increase your visibility Become a sponsor and gain maximum exposure in front of more than 1,000 Conference attendees. Investments range from $300 $20,000. Advertise your agency or your showcase online or onsite with ads starting as low as $500. Loring Park May 1 Online registration opens at artsmidwest.org/conference Visit our Conference website: artsmidwest.org/conference Email us your questions: conference@artsmidwest.org Dunn Bros. Coffee All photos by Tiffany Rodgers except Walker Art Center (Cherry & Spoon by Anthony Arrigo CC BY 2.0), Orchestra Hall (Noah Wolf Photography), and Dayna and Mike (courtesy of Arts Midwest). Minneapolis Convention Center Your daytime Conference destination. Register, explore the Marketplace, soak up new knowledge at our workshops, and connect with peers over coffee or lunch all under one LEED-certified roof. May 22 July 10 August 27 September 3 September 17-20 Registrations due for inclusion in Exhibit Space Assignment Lottery (Note: we sell at least 80% of exhibit space in the lottery. Any remaining space is sold on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.) Last day to: Register at discount pricing Submit independent showcase listings for print publication Purchase an ad and submit artwork Last day to reserve rooms at the Conference hotel (based on availability) Last day to pre-register for the Conference
The staff really understands what we need. As a result, all activities showcasing, exhibit hall, networking result in our doing good business and enjoying real connections with presenters, artists, and our fellow agents and managers. Mike Green, Conference co-chair, Mike Green & Associates Mike Green and Dayna Martinez enjoy the Walker Art Center during the 2014 Conference site visit. A budget-friendly conference for you and your team Exhibit packages range from $575 $1,155 for artists, managers, and agents. Presenter/venue registration starts at $395. As always, registration fees include many meals and receptions. There are no membership dues required to attend the Conference. Take advantage of early-bird, single-day, student, and team rates. Networking for everyone at every turn From presenter meetings to the NAPAMA confab, casual peer discussions to formal presentations, here s your chance to move your mission forward. Make this year s Conference an organization-wide experience and bring everyone from your boss to your intern. If you re new to the event or the industry, sign up for the New Colleague Program so you start out the Conference with a built-in network. Increase your visibility Become a sponsor and gain maximum exposure in front of more than 1,000 Conference attendees. Investments range from $300 $20,000. Advertise your agency or your showcase online or onsite with ads starting as low as $500. May 1 May 22 July 10 August 27 September 3 September 17-20 Online registration opens at artsmidwest.org/conference Registrations due for inclusion in Exhibit Space Assignment Lottery (Note: we sell at least 80% of exhibit space in the lottery. Any remaining space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.) Last day to: Register at discount pricing Submit independent showcase listings for print publication Purchase an ad and submit artwork Last day to reserve rooms at the Conference hotel (based on availability) Last day to pre-register for the Conference
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