Mission Statement
To promote the best interests of performing arts agents and managers through leadership, professional development and alliances in the performing arts industry.
NAPAMA's Vision
- An organization that is clear about why and for whom it exists;
- an organization that knows why its work is important;
- an organization able to take effective action when required;
- an organization that educates and develops the professionalism of its members;
- an organization that works collaboratively with its collegial organizations;
- an organization that upholds the highest ethical standards for itself and its members;
- an organization that cares passionately about the arts;
- an organization whose members work tirelessly to support artists.
NAPAMA's Current Context
- Active members, North America-wide: agents, agencies, presenters; associations; artists
- Executive Committee of the Board: President, Vice-President (Membership), Vice-President (Communications), Secretary, Treasurer
- 11-member Board of Directors
- Focus on collaboration with other organizations, including, but not limited to, Arts Midwest, Western Arts Alliance, Performing Arts Exchange, Arts Northwest, Arts Presenters, Ohio Arts Presenters, North Carolina Presenters Consortium
- Focus on professional development in the field through the Certified Performing Arts Executive Certification Program
NAPAMA's Member Services
Meetings
- Annual Membership Meeting/Agent's Retreat
- Membership Meetings at Regional Conferences
Communication
- Website: www.napama.org
- Monthly e-Newsletter
- Periodic Email Blasts
Services
- Member-only Section of website
- Discounts on conferences and industry products/services
- Professional Development
- PDI at conferences
- Certified Performing Arts Executive Program
- Access to discounted Legal and Tax advice and insurance coverage
- Awards & Industry Recognition
- Industry Liaison and Advocacy
NAPAMA's Service to the Field
- Guidelines for Ethical Behavior
- Guidelines for Mentoring
- Guidelines for Independent Showcasing
- Certified Performing Arts Executive Certification Program
NAPAMA Partnerships
- NAPAMA liaison to APAP
- NAPAMA Liaison with APAP Showcase Producers
- NAPAMA liaison to WAA
- NAPAMA liaison to Arts Midwest
- NAPAMA liaison to Performing Arts Exchange
- NAPAMA liaison to Arts Northwest
- NAPAMA liaison to State conferences
I especially praise the valuable labors that many managements are now performing for our sake in bringing important work to this country from different many parts of the world – especially from non-western cultures – and for continuing to fight the increasingly tough battles of visas, travel, and touring infrastructure.
Ellis Finger, Director, Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College
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