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Issue 5 | December 5, 2023
Welcome to Conference E-News for APAP|NYC 2024! This biweekly email will keep you updated on the latest deadlines, news, events, and opportunities for the upcoming conference. Join us January 12-16, 2024 in New York City.
Check out the new format of eNews! Scroll through to get all of the good stuff.
| Congratulations to The APAP Honors 2024 awardees! | |
The APAP Honors special event returns live to New York City and at a different time! Join us on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the APAP|NYC 2024 conference as we present the APAP awards, including the inaugural Arts Champion Award and Spark of Change Award.
Sponsored by IMG Artists.
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Join us for these upcoming "Road to Conference" events and more.
December 6, 2023 – TOMORROW! Black Arts Professionals Affinity Group, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (EST). RSVP here.
December 6, 2023 – TOMORROW! Real Talk in Real Time: Holiday Edition, 4:00-5:15 p.m. (EST). RSVP here.
December 7, 2023 – How to APAP: Swapcard 101, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EST). RSVP here.
January 14, 2024 – Save the date for the APAP Annual Member Meeting in person at the APAP|NYC conference and livestreamed online from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (EST).
View all APAP upcoming events
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The APAP|NYC 2024 detailed schedule is now LIVE! | |
APAP is thrilled to release the detailed schedule for the APAP|NYC 2024 conference. The detailed schedule is the day-by-day agenda of the conference and includes learning sessions, affinity groups, field-wide plenaries, meetings, networking opportunities, and more.
Are you wondering where to find the detailed schedule? All conference registrants should log into Swapcard, your go-to online resource, and select “Detailed Schedule” in the navigation bar.
You can find session listed by day under the Detailed Schedule and can add sessions and other activities to your “My Event” page by clicking the flag on each. Plan ahead and get ready for your APAP|NYC 2024 experience!
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Session Spotlight: Are the Arts Essential? | |
Mark your calendars for the Are the Arts Essential? on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
All contributors to a book of 25 essays, Are the Arts Essential?, the panelists will talk about how they make meaning in their work, citing their experiences in journalism, philanthropy, music, education, and more.Schooled by that experience, they will detail and defend the wide impact of the arts---from social justice to science, from building community to building cities, from sharing our histories to sharing the news. Expect humility, humor, and a high regard for what APAP members do.
Jeffrey Brown of PBS Newshour will moderate; the panelists include Zeyba Rahman (Duke Foundation), Jesse Rosen (League of American Orchestras), and Mary Schmidt Campbell (NYU and Spelman College).
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Have questions about these programs?
Email us at programs@apap365.org.
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December 15, 2023 – Deadline to RSVP for the 2024 YPCA showcase and reception. RSVP here.
December 15, 2023 – Deadline to have showcase listing information appear in printable PDF.
December 20, 2023 – Deadline to reserve your room at the New York Hilton Midtown (the official conference hotel) at the APAP rate of $229/per night. Reserve your room.
January 5, 2024 – Deadline to register for APAP|NYC at regular registration rate. Register now.
January 5, 2024 – Deadline to submit your showcase listing(s) to be included in our online platform, Swapcard.
View all APAP|NYC 2024 dates and deadlines
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Explore the EXPO Commons Map in Swapcard | |
Maximize your time in the EXPO Commons, and map your plan today!
The EXPO Commons at APAP|NYC is where business happens, and we want to help you navigate one of the largest marketplaces for the performing arts industry. In Swapcard, the go-to resource for all things conference, attendees can now view the EXPO Commons Map under the tab of the same name. The Map includes each exhibitor's location in the EXPO Commons.
Use the map to familiarize yourself with the exhibitors and plan your time during the dedicated daily EXPO hours. You can even flag booths to remind you who you'd like to meet.
The EXPO Commons opens on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Get a head start, and sketch out your EXPO Commons plan now!
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Start connecting with fellow conference attendees | |
You don't have to wait until January to begin networking with conference attendees!
Swapcard is more than just a conference resource, it is also a place to connect and begin new relationships. Whether you access the platform via a mobile device or desktop, you can utilize the easy connecting functions to start conversations and set up meetings. Get started by exploring the ”Attendees” tab.
Are you in need of a Swapcard refresher or are you learning Swapcard for the first time? Join us for an upcoming live demo with the APAP team this Thursday, December 7 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EST)! RSVP here.
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Have questions about Swapcard?
Join us Thursday for “How to APAP: Swapcard 101” from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EST). RSVP here.
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Below are some helpful reminders to keep you on track!
Did you purchase a booth? If so, now is the time to get your team registered by finalizing your booth badges! Login here and use the email and password you used to register.
How can we make you feel more welcome and comfortable at our conference? Please let us know by completing this short form. Read our accessibility statement here.
Have you registered yet? Check out our registration rates, including special rates for artists and groups of four or more. View registration rates.
Have questions? Email us at apapnyc@apap365.org.
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In every issue of eNews, you'll get a chance to learn about the many "Ways to APAP" featuring the dedicated members of our APAP|NYC 2024 Conference Committee.
This week, hear from 2024 Conference committee member Sarah Haag, an artist with Rhythmwood Drive, who provides helpful tips for navigating the conference if you're a first-time attendee. Click the image below to watch now!
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Additional support for APAP|NYC provided by
The Doris Duke Foundation
The Mellon Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
The Wallace Foundation
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Photo credits: Images of the APAP Honors awardees; photos courtesy of awardees. APAP|NYC 2023 Plenary session. APAP|NYC 2023 conference attendee speaking at the Annual Member Meeting/Town Hall. Expo Commons at APAP|NYC 2023. APAP|NYC 2023 conference attendees in conversation. Photos by Adam Kissick/APAP. | | | | |
