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
- Quarterly e-Newsletter
- Periodic Email Blasts
Services
- Members Only section of website
- Discounts on conferences and industry products/services
- Professional Development
- Presentations & Workshops 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
You contribute so much to our work as presenters, by developing touring models, by preparing your artists for the work they'll do in our halls and communities, and – increasingly – by assisting with raising funds for creating new work and defraying costs of touring.
Ellis Finger, Director, Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College
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