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NAPAMA at 26-27 Conferences

NAPAMA will be at:

WAA September 8 – 11. Oakland, CA
MAX September 22 – 25. Milwaukee, WI
ANW October 19 – 22. Boise, ID

OAPN October 18 – 20. Hamilton, OH
ArtsMarket Southeast (NCPC) November 2 – 4. Durham, NC
APAP January 15 – 19, 2027. NYC

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Details on this year’s Making Artistic Cents professional development sessions, Townhall meetings, and NAPAMA-hosted happy hours and networking events to be announced! In the meantime, please see below for last year’s schedule to see an example of NAPAMA’s conference presence.

Past Events:

Wednesday Sept 3rd - 11:30AM-12:45pm

MAKING ARTISTIC CENTS: Where is the money?
In today's climate of economic uncertainty and funding cuts, touring smart (financially) has become even more important. A panel of industry pros will share tips and best practices around keeping costs low, cashflow planning, how to set asking fees, contiguous touring vs run outs, deposits vs first payments, and more. This session will explore how cost-efficient touring can increase profitability for everyone.

Speakers: Spring Karlo, Co-Director of Holden & Arts Associates, Ron DeStefano, Producing Director of EPIC Arts Management, Diana Tan, Booking Manager of National Geographic Society
Location: Room Platinum A

Tuesday Sept 2nd - 3:00-4:00PM

New Colleagues Orientation
NAPAMA Board Vice President Micah Christian will give a brief introduction of NAPAMA, our programs, the NAPAMA Code of Ethics, conference best practices, and more!

Wednesday Sept 3rd - 6:00-7:00pm

Happy Hour!
Come say hello at this informal social mixer. We’ll buy some beverages (1 drink on us, per person) and folks can learn a little bit about what we’re up to with NAPAMA this year, see old friends and make new ones, and have a great start to the conference season. (We’ll wrap up in time for everyone to hit the WAA juried showcases!) This is an open invite to members and non-members.

Location: Yardhouse at 800 W Olympic Blvd A-115, Los Angeles, CA

Friday Sept 5th 9:00-10:00AM

Town Hall Meeting
NAPAMA Board members will be on hand to discuss new developments and benefits, the work we've been doing, and to take questions and have conversations with current as well as non-current members. Not in NAPAMA but interested to find out what the organization could do for you? This is the place to be - Both Members and non-members welcome!

Location: Platinum I

Tuesday Sept 16th - 12:15Pm-1:15pm (during Lunch on your own!)

Town Hall Meeting
Bring your lunch and join the NAPAMA Board members as they discuss new developments and member benefits, the work we've been doing, and to take questions and have conversations with current as well as non-current members. Not in NAPAMA but interested to find out what the organization could do for you? This is the place to be - Both Members and non-members welcome!

Location: Baird Center Room 108A/B

Monday Sept 15th - 4:00-5:15pm

New Colleagues Connection
NAPAMA Board President Karen Kennedy will give a brief introduction of NAPAMA, our programs, the NAPAMA Code of Ethics, conference best practices, and more!

Tuesday Sept 16th - 5:30-6:30pm

Happy Hour!
Drop by this informal social mixer to say hello, learn a little bit about what we’re up to with NAPAMA this year, and reconnect with your colleagues and friends. We’re going to snag a corner of the bar, buy some beverages (1 drink on us, per person), and create our own little happy hour. (We’ll wrap up in time for everyone to hit the independent showcases!) This is an open invite to members and non-members.

Location: Julep, onsite at the Hyatt Regency, 333 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Wednesday Sept 17th 10:30-11:45am

MAKING ARTISTIC CENTS - Where is the money?
In today's climate of economic uncertainty and funding cuts, touring smart (financially) has become even more important. A panel of industry pros will share tips and best practices around keeping costs low, cashflow planning, how to set asking fees, contiguous touring vs run outs, deposits vs first payments, and more. This session will explore how cost-efficient touring can increase profitability for everyone.

Moderator: Luisa Kormann
Panelists: Rob Acosta, CAMI Music, Tour Production Coordinator; Bill Blagg, Owner/Performer, The Magic of Bill Blagg
Location: Baird Center Room 108A/B

Monday, September 30, 2024 - 9:00-10:15am

MAKING ARTISTIC CENTS - Collaborative Deal Making
Join us to talk about all things collaborative dealmaking including different deal structures, how to negotiate risk, and ideas on how to do better business for both agent, artist, and presenter.

Moderator: Kevin Peters
Panelists: TBD
Location: Middlegrounds Room, 2nd floor Hilton

Monday, September 30, 2024 - 4:00-5:00PM

Happy Hour at The Blarney Irish Pub
Drop by this informal social mixer to say hello, learn a little bit about what we’re up to with NAPAMA this year, and reconnect with your colleagues and friends. We’re going to snag a corner of the bar, buy some snacks and beverages (1 drink on us, per person), and create our own little happy hour. (We’ll wrap up in time for everyone to hit the independent showcases!) This is an open invite to members and non-members.

Tuesday October 15th 8:30-10:00am

MAKING ARTISTIC CENTS: Collaborative Dealmaking
Join us to talk about all things collaborative dealmaking including different deal structures, how to negotiate risk, and ideas on how to do better business for both agent, artist, and presenter. Moderator: Carey Rayburn, Good Co and Tara Bailey, Bailiwick Booking Agency Location: TBD

Location: TBD

Wednesday October 16th 8:30-10:00am

Town Hall meeting!
Grab some coffee and join NAPAMA Board members as we discuss new developments, member benefits, the work we've been doing, and to take questions and have conversations with current as well as non-current members. Not in NAPAMA but interested to find out what the organization could do for you? This is the place to be - Both Members and non-members welcome!

Location: TBD

Stay tuned for schedule updates regarding NAPAMA at New Colleagues!

Saturday January 10, 2026, 9:00-10:00AM

Town Hall Annual Meeting
NAPAMA Board members will be on hand to discuss new developments in the work we've been doing and our upcoming retreat. Plus members will vote on the board slate and meet the new Executive Committee for 2026. Not a member? This is still the place to be! Join us and learn more about our mission, community, and benefits!

Location: Murray Hill, Hilton 2nd Floor

Stay tuned for schedule updates regarding NAPAMA’s Awards at the APAP Honors Award Ceremony, “Meet the Pres” Open Office Hour, Making Artistic Cents PD session and Town Hall meeting!

Friday January 9, 2026, 11:00AM-12:30pm

Agents and Managers Affinity Group - not an official NAPAMA event, but some of our board members will be there! Looking forward to connecting with other agents and managers within our field and starting the conference in community.

Location: TBD

Saturday January 11, 2025, Time TBD

“Meet the Pres” - Open Office Hour!
Board President Karen Kennedy will post up at a table in the second floor meeting space for folks to drop by and say hello. Have a question about NAPAMA? Or the upcoming retreat? Or how to navigate APAP or the field at large? She’ll be there to help answer it!

Location: 2nd floor meeting space (look for our table top banner!)

Monday January 12, 2026, 10:00-11:30AM

The APAP Honors Awards Ceremony
Please join us as NAPAMA recognizes the work of a presenter and an agent-manager through the NAPAMA Award for Excellence in Presenting the Performing Arts and the Liz Silverstein Award for Agent-Manager of the Year, respectively. The NAPAMA Award recipients will be recognized at the APAP Honors Awards Ceremony, and in addition to their physical awards, NAPAMA will make donations on behalf of each individual to charitable organizations of their choosing. Location: TBD

Sunday January 11, 2026, 12:00-1:15PM

MAKING ARTISTIC CENTS: Where is the Money?
In today's climate of economic uncertainty and funding cuts, touring smart (financially) has become even more important. A panel of agents, managers, artists and presenters will share tips and best practices around keeping costs low, cashflow planning, how to set asking fees, contiguous touring vs run outs, deposits vs first payments, and more. This session will explore how cost-efficient touring can increase profitability for everyone.

Moderator & Panelists: TBD
Room Location: TBD