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Issue 6 | December 19, 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.
| APAP welcomes Sasha Velour, Mandy Gonzalez, Bryan Stevenson, Anthony McGill and Amber Ruffin as featured guests and speakers to APAP|NYC! | |
Sasha Velour and Mandy Gonzalez will join the Opening Plenary as featured guests, Bryan Stevenson and Anthony McGill will open Saturday's Plenary conversation, and Amber Ruffin will be the Closing Plenary speaker at APAP|NYC!
Don't miss your chance to see these special guests up close at the conference! Add each plenary to your conference schedule in Swapcard.
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December 20, 2023 – TOMORROW! 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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Help us welcome you to APAP|NYC | |
In a climate of shifting values, standards, and practices throughout all facets of our industry, APAP recognizes the importance of leading with a people-first, relationship-based approach in our practice and in our spaces. This approach includes our commitment to disability, access, inclusion, and gender and racial equity as articulated in APAP's READI values.
In order to welcome you and help you have a great experience at APAP|NYC 2024, we want to hear from you! Please take this opportunity to fill out our APAP|NYC 2024 Conference Accessibility Form by Friday, December 28, to let us know about your accessibility needs during our time together.
If you have additional questions or requests, email us at access@apap365.org.
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Exhibitor List now available for download in PDF format | |
APAP|NYC's EXPO Commons, one of the largest marketplaces for the performing arts industry, will feature 300+ exhibitors and now you can see the exhibitor list in a printable format.
Download your copy of the exhibitor list to print at home or at your office. Please note: Printed copies of the Exhibitor List will not be available onsite.
All exhibitors and their full details can be found in Swapcard, your go-to resource for all things conference, and the location of each exhibitor can be found on the EXPO Commons map, also available in Swapcard.
Join us in the EXPO Commons starting Saturday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m.!
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December 22, 2023 – APAP offices close for Christmas holiday at 2:00 p.m. (EST), reopening on December 26.
December 29, 2023 – APAP offices close for New Year's at 2:00 p.m. (EST), reopening on January 2, 2024.
January 11, 2024 – APAP|NYC registration and badge pick up open at the New York Hilton Midtown, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
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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Announcing the arts professionals selected for 5 Minutes to Shine | |
APAP is pleased to announce the arts professionals selected as the 5 Minutes to Shine (5MTS) participants for APAP|NYC 2024. Congratulations to Chanon Judson (Urban Bush Women), Delbert Anderson (DDAT Management, Inc.), and Aaron Myers (A Trike Called Funk).
5MTS is an incredible way for arts workers to not only share their stories, but also highlight their new discoveries, practices, and processes of working within the preforming arts ecosystem. You can hear their inspirational stories of reinvention, innovation, insight, and experimentation throughout the conference in January.
APAP attendees---Make sure your notifications are toggled ON in Swapcard to get the latest updates on when and where these stories will be told!
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Your latest conference schedule updates | |
Conference attendees should take note of the following updates to the conference detailed schedule.
Sessions added:
January 13 – "Reimagining Presenting, Touring and Booking: Advocating for New Models" session from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
January 13 – "Community Career Consults for Music Makers" session from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
January 13 – "The New Culture of Care in Organizations: What it Means for the Performing Arts Industry" session from 2:30-3:45 p.m.
January 14 – "Community Engagement is Critical to the Bottom Line" session from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
January 14 – "Operations Preparedness: Awareness and Safety" session from 9:00-9:50 a.m.
January 14 – "Storylines: Authentic Branding for Music Makers" session from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
January 15 – "Sabor Session: Social Dance for Joy and Resilience" from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
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Have questions about these programs?
Email us at programs@apap365.org.
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Below are some helpful reminders to keep you on track!
Book your hotel room before tomorrow's deadline! Please note: APAP does not work with third-party hotel vendors. The New York Hilton Midtown is the official conference hotel, and the only place attendees can reserve hotel rooms at the APAP rate of $229/per night is on APAP's website! Click here to reserve your room through the official conference hotel link.
Have you registered for APAP|NYC 2024 yet? What are you waiting for? 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 Thia Knowlton, senior vice president of IMG Artists, who highlights the importance of having a schedule but also leaving room for selfcare. 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: Sasha Velour; photo courtesy of artist. Mandy Gonzalez; photo courtesy of artist. Bryan Stevenson; photo by Equal Justice Initiative. Anthony McGill; photo by Todd Rosenberg. Amber Ruffin; photo courtesy of artist. APAP|NYC+ conference volunteers at registration.. Expo Commons at APAP|NYC+ 2023. APAP|NYC+ 2023 conference attendees in conversation. UP NEXT session at APAP|NYC 2023. Lisa Richards Toney at the APAP|NYC+ 2023 Closing Plenary. Photos by Adam Kissick/APAP. | | | | |
