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January 12-16 2018

61st Annual Global Gathering of the Performing Arts Industry at APAP; NYC 2018
Save the Date for The Association of Performing Arts Professionals’
APAP-NYC is the world’s premiere gathering of the performing arts presenting industry and the annual members conference of APAP, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.

WHEN: January 12 -16, 2018
Pre-Conference takes place January 11-12, 2018
MEDIA CREDENTIAL REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 at 9am EDT at
https://www.apap365.org/Conference/Registration/Media-Registration

WHAT:
Every January, APAP;NYC is where performing arts professionals gather to explore and present the best and newest of dance, music, theater, all disciplines and genres, at APAP’s annual membership conference and preconference. APAP;NYC features more than 1000 world-class artist showcases held around the city; an EXPO Hall boasting nearly 400 booths, the world’s largest performing arts marketplace; dozens of professional development sessions, keynote speakers including well known and cutting edge artists and arts leaders; and preconference forums, many of which are free and open to the public.
This year’s conference theme, trans.ACT, focuses on the transformative power of the arts.
APAP;NYC 2018 will bring together the artistry, industry and community of the performing arts to enhance the creativity, knowledge and experience of artists, agents, managers and presenters, and affirm the transformative power of the performing arts. See more about the conference at APAPNYC.org, @APAP365, #APAPNYC and facebook.com/APAPNYC. APAP membership information can be found at APAP365.org. APAP;NYC is also an integral part of JanArtsNYC, the most comprehensive annual celebration of the performing arts around the globe and annual convergence of 12 major performing arts industry forums and public festivals. Stay in touch for 2018 event dates and descriptions of all 12 partnering events at APAP365.org.

WHERE:
New York City at the New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square.
Showcases take place at venues around the city. The media desk is at the Hilton, Floor 2.

WHY:
APAP is the national service, advocacy and membership organization dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts presenting field and the professionals who work within it. More than 1600 APAP members represent leading performing arts centers, municipal and university performing arts facilities, culturally specific organizations, foreign governments, artist agencies, managers, touring companies, consultants and self-represented artists.

Media Advisory for Planning Purposes
Media Contact: Leah Frelinghuysen
Leah@MonarchyPR.com, +1.917.280.5170
Public Contact: www.APAPNYC.org
Photos and Advance Interviews Available