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Registration Brochur
• AlasdairFraser&NatalieHaas,representedbyMikeGreen&Associates,sponsorsoftheall-Conferenceluncheon
• TheYuWeiDanceCollection,representedbySMGArtists,sponsorsoftheSaturdayBrunch
• CanadianConsulateGeneral–Chicago,inconjunctionwiththeCanadianConsulatesGeneralofDallas,Detroit,andMinneapolis,sponsorsoftheCyberConnection
• WisconsinCenterDistrict,sponsorofthetotebags
• TommyFlemming,theVoiceofIreland,representedbyWindwoodTheatricals,sponsoroftheOpening-NightParty
• PaulTaylorDanceCompany,sponsorofthehotelkeycards
• IMGArtists,sponsorofthecoffeecart
• BallintheHouse,representedbytheBetsyDuBoisAgency,sponsoroftheClosing-NightReception
• DélégationduQuébecàChicago,sponsoroftheFridaycontinentalbreakfast
• ACTS,Inc./AgencyforCreativeTalentStrategies,Inc.,sponsoroftheThursdayHappyHourshowcase
• “RAVEON!The Buddy Holly Tribute,”HyperionProductions,sponsoroftheFridayHappyHourshowcase
• KeithKnight&BearClawMusic,sponsorofthenametagholders
• AmericansfortheArts,sponsoroftheofficialConferencebookstore
• DuellingDivas,sponsoroftheMarketplaceexhibithallopeningceremonyandtheConferencee-mailblasts
• SMGArtists,sponsoroftheConferencebookmarks
• NAPAMA,sponsoroftheNewColleagueConnection
BECOME A SPONSOR!Strengthen your name recognitionamongmorethan1,000Conferenceattendees,including500Midwestartspresenters.Sponsorshipopportunitiesaredesignedtofityourinterests,supportthevitalworkoftheConference,and—mostimportantly—maximizeyourvisibility.
Findthesponsorshipthat’srightforyou!Checkoutthegreatoptionsstillavailableatwww.artsmidwest.org/programs/mac/sponsors.
Formoreinformation,ortoreserveyoursponsorship,[email protected],ext.52.
Our 2008 SponsorsThe Midwest Arts Conference thanks those who are supporting the 2008 Conference:
DEAR PERfORMiNg ARtS COllEAguES:
Turning21hasneverbeenthismuchfun!JoinusinKansasCityfortheannualMidwestArtsConference,wherewe’llcelebrateour21styearwithabang!YouknowthisConferenceastheplacewhereboththeidealofartistsinourcommunitiesandthepeoplewhomakeithappenareheldinhighesteem.Wellknownforitshospitableandfriendlyethos,theMidwestArtsConferenceisanenergy-filledconveningofpresenters,artists,managers,agents,funders,consultants,serviceorganizations,andartsagencies.You’llneverhavethismuchfungettingyourworkdone.
Thisyearbringsyouunmatchedopportunitiesforprofes-sionaldevelopmentwithauthoritativespeakers,innovativeprogramtopics,andwelcomingsocialgatherings.Sharpenyouraestheticeyewithsessionsonspecificartforms.Digintomeatyindustryissues.ExploretheMarketplaceandperformanceshowcasestochoosefromaremarkablevari-etyofartistsanddisciplines.Whetheryou’reafirst-timeroranindustryveteran,you’llhaveaccesstoallofthisandmore—withMidwesterncomfortandease.
Anddidyouknowthateverything’suptodateinKansasCity?Wideboulevards,beautifulparks,fantasticarchi-tecture,andmorethan200fountainshaveearnedKansasCitythenickname“TheParisofthePlains.”Withtherecentrenovationandexpansionofamajorportionofdowntown,you’llbeintheheartoftheactionattheMarriottandthebeautifulnewconventioncenter;theKansasCityPower&Lightentertainmentdistrict;theCrossroadsgallerydistrict;andloadsofrestaurants,theaters,andclubsrightoutsideyourdoor.Plus,youcaneasilyexperiencethedazzlingexpansionattherenownedNelson-AtkinsMuseumofArt,aswellastheCrownCenter,UnionStation,andtheultimateshoppingdestination:theCountryClubPlaza.
ComejoinusinKansasCity—it’sagreatplacetoturn21!
Bestregards,
Christine TschidaConference Co-ChairRena Shagan AssociatesNew York, New York
Todd WetzelConference Co-ChairPurdue ConvocationsWest Lafayette, Indiana
CONtENtS
Conference Highlights 2 – 3Showcases 3Conference Schedule 4Hotel & Travel 5Registration Discounts & Financial Assistance 5Professional Development 6 – 7Programs & Advertising 8Exhibiting 9 – 11Exhibit Package Options 10Marketplace Exhibit Hall Map 10 –11Policies & Registration Information 12Registration Form 13 – 16Dates & Deadlines/Contact Information 17
If you require any of the registration materials in an alternate format, please contact Ann Christensen Arndt at 612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected].
thE twENty-fiRSt ANNuAl MiDwESt ARtS CONfERENCE iS COMiNg tO KANSAS City, MiSSOuRi!
TheMidwestArtsConferenceplaysavitalroleinconnectingtheperformingartstoaudiencesacrossthecentralUnitedStates.Eachyear,performingartists,artistmanagers/agents,performingartspresenters,andserviceorganizationsgathertomeetinpersontostrengthenbusinesscontactsandenhancetheirprofes-sionalknowledge.TheConferenceiscommittedtopro-vidingaproductiveandenergizedenvironmentwhereattendeescan:
• Expandtheirnetworksofperformingartscolleagues,resources,andopportunities
• Learnnewskillsandgainvaluableinsightsintoissuesrelevanttotheperformingarts
• DiscoverartistsintheMarketplaceexhibithallandatliveperformances
• Deepentheircommitmenttocreatingdynamicperformingartsexperiencesforartistsandaudiences
TheonlymeetingofitskindintheMidwest,theConferenceismanagedbyArtsMidwestandservesthe15statesrepresentedbyArtsMidwestandMid-AmericaArtsAlliance.
SPECiAl thANKS
TheMidwestArtsConferencethankstheNationalEndowmentfortheArtsforitscon-tinuingandgeneroussupportofpresentingandtouringintheheartland.
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Build, Enrich, ConnectTheMidwestArtsConferenceisyourdestinationforbuildingnewrelationships,enrichingexistingpartner-ships,andconnectinginpersonwithperformingartscolleagues.Weoffernumerousopportunitiestoprepareinadvancesoyoucanmaximizeyournetworkingtimeoverthefour-dayevent.Whetheryou’resettingupon-sitemeetings,researchingorganizationsthatwillbeattending,orsendingapromotionalmailing,you’llbereadytomakethemostofyourface-to-faceexperiencesinKansasCity.
Opening-Night PartyJoinusonWednesday,September17,aswekickofftheConferenceattheMidlandTheatre,oneofKansasCity’smosttreasuredbuildings.FeaturingCzechoslovakianchandeliersandornatemarblebalustradesinthelobbyandbeautifulstainedglassinthemaintheatre,theMidlandwaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesin1977.
Minglewitholdfriendsandnewinthedelightfulambianceatthislandmarkestablishment.AddadrinkfromthecashbarandenjoythesoundsofTommyFlemming,thevoiceofIreland,representedbyWindwoodTheatricals.
All-Conference LuncheonJoinusattheall-Conferenceluncheon,theConference’slargestgathering.Theluncheonwillfeatureaperfor-
mancebyAlasdairFraserandNatalieHaas,repre-sentedbyMikeGreen&Associates.
AlasdairFraser,Scotland’spremierfiddleambassador,andNatalieHaas,sizzlingcellist,displaydazzlingteamwork;driving,danc-ingrhythms;andasharedpassionforimprovisingonthemelodyandgrooveofScottishtunes.Thefiddleandcelloduckanddivearoundeachother,swappingmelodicandharmoniclinesandtradingrhythmicriffs.
Plenary SessionDon’tmissthisyear’sPlenarySession,featuringakeynoteaddressbyAlanBrownofWolfBrown.Inaspeechentitled“RisingtotheChallenge:TheFutureofArtsMarketing,”Alanwilldiscussthefutureofartsmarketingandinsightsgleanedfromrecentnewresearchonaudiences.(Seepage7.)
Professional DevelopmentTheMidwestArtsConferenceiscommittedtoprovidingrelevant,usable,andwide-rangingprofessionaldevelop-mentopportunitiesforitsattendees.Takeadvantageofaslateofsessionsthatspandisciplinesandlevelsofexperi-enceandofferinsight,know-how,andreal-worldsolu-tionstothechallengesperformingartsprofessionalsfaceintheirday-to-daywork.(Seepages6–7.)
Saturday BrunchRelaxandcontinuenetwork-ingatthisall-Conferencegathering.ThebrunchwillfeatureaperformancebyYuWei,representedbySMGArtists.
YuWei’sChineseDanceCollectioncombinesdancewithcinematicvignettesdepictingthestoriesofthedancesandYuWei’slifeasoneofChina’spremierdanc-ers.Thedancesincorporatebreathtakingcostumes,andtheirmeaningissteepedinChinesecultureandhistory.
Closing-Night ReceptionPutonyourpartyclothesandjoinyourfriendsandcol-leaguesincelebratingtheendofanotherproductiveConference.MakethatonelastconnectionbeforeyouheadouttodinneroralastnightonthetownasyougrabasnackandadrinkandenjoythesoundsofBallintheHouse,representedbytheBetsyDuBoisAgency.
Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgfordetailsandupdatesaboutallConferenceevents.
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wAyS tO SAVE
ONl iNE RESOuRCES
• MakeyourhotelreservationattheKansasCityMarriottDowntownearlytotakeadvantageoftheConferencerate.(Seepage5.)
• UseRoommateConnecttosharehotelcosts.(Seepage5.)
• Earn$75offyourprimaryregistrant’sfeethroughtheReferralProgram.(Seepage5.)
• RegisterfortheConferencebyJuly9andsaveupto$90onyourregistrationfee;registerbyAugust15andsaveupto$50.
• Payforonefullregistrationandreceiveuptoa$55discountforeachadditionalregistrantfromyourorganization.
• Saveonmeals;yourregistrationfeeincludesmanymealsandreceptions.
• FlyNorthwestAirlinesorrentacarfromHertzandreceiveaspecialConferencediscount.(Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgfordetails.)
Checkoutwww.artsmidwest.orgforawealthofinforma-tionontheMidwestArtsConferenceandKansasCity.Atyourfingertips:
• Fill-inregistrationformandthefullRegistrationBrochure
• ContinuallyupdatedConferencenewsandinformation• Professionaldevelopmentsessiondetails• Spotlightandindependentshowcaseartistinformation• Informationonlocaleventsandrestaurants
LiveperformancesareanintegralcomponentoftheMidwestArtsConference.Betweenpanel-selectedandindependentlyarrangedshowcases,attendeeswillbeabletochoosefrommorethan50performanceoptions.
Plan ahead—alistingofallshowcases,includingshowcasedescriptions,willbeavailableonlineatwww.artsmidwest.orginAugustandpublishedinourProgramBook,distributedonsitetoallattendees.
SPOTLIgHT SHOwCASES
Thepanel-selectedSpotlightShowcasesoffermainstageexposuretoartistsandensemblesandareafeaturedpartoftheConferenceschedule.JustashortwalkacrossthestreetfromtheConferencevenuesisthehistoricFollyTheater,wherethepanel-selectedartistswillperform.
Note:The2008SpotlightShowcaseartistshavealreadybeenselected.Visitwww.artsmidwest.orginDecember2008forinformationaboutapplyingtoshowcaseatthe2009Conference.
INDEPENDENT SHOwCASESListing Deadline: July 14
Independentshowcasescomplementandexpandtherosterofpanel-selectedartistsandoffergreaterflexibilityinvenue,cost,andschedulingoptions.Bycoordinatinganindependentshowcaseasanindividualeventoraspartofagroupperformance,artistsandartistmanagers/agentscancapitalizeontheavidaudienceofpresenterssearchingforartistsforupcomingseasons.
Formoreonnetworking,planning,andpromotingyourindependentshowcase,checkthe“Independentshowcasing”boxonyourregistrationformorvisitwww.artsmidwest.org:• Independent Showcase FAQs,withtipsoncoordinatingyourshowcase
• Independent Showcase Venue List,withinformationaboutpotentialvenuesinKansasCity
• Independent Showcase Venue Listing Request FormtolistyourshowcaseonlineandinourProgramBook,distributedonsitetoallattendees
Note: AllshowcaseartistsmustpurchaseandoccupyexhibitspaceintheMarketplaceorberepresentedbyanorganizationthathaspurchasedexhibitspaceintheMarketplace.
ShOwCASES
Marketplace Exhibit HallGettingdowntobusinessintheMarketplacewillbeeasierthaneverinKansasCity!With9.5dedicatedhoursintheMarketplaceandmorethan4,000artistsandensemblesrepresentedbyexhibitingorganizations,presenterswillhaveampletimetoresearchandbookartiststofittheirseasonsandbudgets.
AttendeeswillalsobeabletoparticipateinourpopularSpeed Leads,whereexhibitorsandpresentersconnectina“speeddating”setting.CometoKansasCityreadytoexplorenewoptionsandconnectwithestablishedcolleagues.(Seepage9.)
The following schedule and the locations of events are subject to change.
MostConferenceeventswilltakeplaceattheKansasCityMarriottDowntownandKansasCity ConventionCenter.
Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgtoviewamoredetailedConferenceschedule,updates,andexpandedprofessional developmentsessiondetails.
AllConferencevenuesareaccessible.
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CONfERENCE SChEDulE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Pre-ConferenceSeminars 10:30a.m. – 4:00p.m.ConferenceRegistration,&CyberConnection 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.ExhibitorLoad-in Noon – 6:00p.m.ProfessionalDevelopment“101”Sessions 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.NewColleague&StudentOrientation 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m.NewAttendeeMingler 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.Opening-NightParty 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.IndependentShowcases(asarrangedbyartists/managers) TimesTBD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18ContinentalBreakfast 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.ConferenceRegistration,CyberConnection,&Bookstore 8:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.ServiceOrganizationProgramUpdateMeetings 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m.MarketplaceExhibitHall(includingSpeedLeads) 9:15a.m. – 10:45a.m.ProfessionalDevelopment 11:00a.m. – NoonAll-ConferenceLuncheon 12:15p.m. – 1:30p.m.MarketplaceExhibitHall(includingSpeedLeads) 1:45p.m. – 4:00p.m.MarketplaceExhibitHallEncoreHour 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.Consortia&BusinessMeetings 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.HappyHourSponsoredShowcase 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.SpotlightShowcasesattheFollyTheater 6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.IndependentShowcases(asarrangedbyartists/managers) TimesTBD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19ContinentalBreakfast 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.RoundtableDiscussions 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m.ConferenceRegistration,CyberConnection,&Bookstore 8:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.ProfessionalDevelopment 9:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.PlenarySession&BoxedLuncheon 11:45a.m. – 1:00p.m.MarketplaceExhibitHall(includingSpeedLeads) 1:15p.m. – 4:00p.m.MarketplaceExhibitHallEncoreHour 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.Consortia&BusinessMeetings 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.HappyHourSponsoredShowcase 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.SpotlightShowcasesattheFollyTheater 6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.IndependentShowcases(asarrangedbyartists/managers) TimesTBD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20ContinentalBreakfast 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.Consortia&BusinessMeetings 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m.ConferenceRegistration,CyberConnection,&Bookstore 8:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.ProfessionalDevelopment 9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.Brunch 11:15a.m. – 12:30p.m.MarketplaceExhibitHall 12:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.ExhibitorLoad-out 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.Closing-NightReception 5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.
CONFERENCE HOTEL: KANSAS CITY MARRIOTT DOwNTOwN
Discounted Rate: $129(plustaxandcityfee)forsingleordoubleoccupancy.Roomsatthisratearefirst-come,first-servedandmayselloutbeforetheAugust18cut-offdate,somakeyourreservationsearly.
Important: Pleasedonotholdroomsthatyoumaynotuse.Otherattendeesneedtheserooms,andArtsMidwestmaybefinanciallypenalizedforlast-minuteroomcancel-lationsorunusedroomsinourConferenceroomblock.
Note: Reservationsforgroupsoffiveormoreroomswillrequireanon-refundabledepositwhenmakingthereservation.
Location:200West12thStreetindowntownKansasCity,Missouri.
Reservations: Whenmakingreservations,statethatyouareattendingtheMidwestArtsConference.Call800.228.9290or816.421.6800toreserveyourroom,orvisitwww.artsmidwest.orgfordetailsandinstructionsformakingyourreservationonline.Reservationsmustbeguaranteedwithamajorcreditcard;cancellationsmustbemadeby4:00p.m.CentralTimeonthedayofarrival.Ifroomsaresoldout,visitwww.artsmidwest.orgforupdatedhotelinformation.
ROOMMATE CONNECTSign-up deadline: August 27
Saveonhotelcostsbysharingaroom.Toreceivecon-tactinformationforapotentialroommate,checkthe“RoommateConnect”boxonyourregistrationform.Registrantsareresponsibleforhotelarrangementsandarenotguaranteedplacementwitharoommate.Formoreinformation,contactAnnChristensenArndtat612.341.0755,ext.17,[email protected].
TRAvEL
Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgforinformationaboutKansasCityInternationalAirport,groundtransportation,anddrivingandparkinginKansasCity.Don’tforgettocheckoutthespecialConferencediscountsavailabletoattend-eesfromNorthwestAirlinesandHertz!
REFERRAL PROgRAM Earn $75 off your primary registrant’s fee
HelpusincreasethenumberofpresentingorganizationsattendingtheMidwestArtsConference.Bringapresent-ingorganizationthathasnotattendedtheConferenceduringthelastsixyears(2002–2007),andyou’llearna$75discountoneachorganization’sprimaryregistrantfee.BecausetheReferralProgramappliestoorganizations,newlyattendingindividualsordepartmentsoforganiza-tionsthathavehadmembersattendduringthepastsixyearsdonotqualify.
Note: TheReferralProgramdiscountmaynotbecom-binedwithotherConferencediscountsorscholarships.
SCHOLARSHIPS & gRANTS
Arts MidwestArtsMidwestawardsscholarshipstopresenterslocatedinIllinois,Indiana,Iowa,Michigan,Minnesota,NorthDakota,Ohio,SouthDakota,andWisconsin.Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgforapplicationinformation.
Mid-America Arts AllianceMid-AmericaArtsAllianceawardsscholarshipstoperformingartistsandpresenterslocatedinArkansas,Kansas,Missouri,Nebraska,Oklahoma,andTexas.Formoreinformation,visitwww.maaa.org/programs.htmlorcontactBettyMaltbiaat816.421.1388,ext.228,[email protected].
Note: ArtsMidwestandMid-AmericaArtsAlliancescholarshipsmaynotbecombinedwithotherConferencediscounts.
State & Regional AgenciesManystateandregionalartsagenciesofferscholarshipsorgrantsfortraveland/orprofessionaldevelopment.Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgformoreinformationonconnectingtotheseagencies.
05Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected]
hOtEl & tRAVEl REgiStRAtiON DiSCOuNtS& fiNANCiAl ASSiStANCE
B. Click My Blog/Video/Podcast: 21st Century iMarketing for the Performing Arts
Date:Wednesday,September17Time: 10:30a.m.–4:00p.m.Topic Level: AlllevelsRecommended For:Executivedirectors,marketingstaff,boardmembers,self-representedartists,artistmanagers/agentsFee: $150(includeslunch)
Seminar LeaderThomasMulready,president,CoolNetworksLLC
DescriptionAreyoureadytoleapintotheworldofonlinevideo,blogs,podcasts,ande-mailmarketing?ThomasMulreadyoftheCoolCleveland.come-blasthasfoundedtwoartsfestivalsandknows“iMarketing”fromthegroundup.
Creatingapodcastoronlinevideobeginswithwritingascriptabouttheprogramyouwishtopromote.Comepreparedwithyour250-wordpromotionalscriptandThomaswillselectseveralvolunteerswithwhomhewillproduceapodcastandvideoduringthissession.
Alongtheway,you’lllearnhowtoleveragemediapartner-shipsandbuildbusinessrelationships;discoverthevalueofcreatingyourownonlinepodcasts,vodcasts,blogs,ande-blasts;andlearnhowtouseonlinemediatolistentoyourcustomersandcreateabuzzforyourperformingartsproductsandservices.
ProfileThomas Mulready,creatorofCoolNetworksLLC,leadsamulti-medianetworkutilizingblogs,podcasts,vodcasts,ande-blaststopromoteeconomicdevelopment,arts,culture,andtechnologyinNortheastOhio.AftercreatingthePerformanceArtFestival+Archives,heco-foundedtheIngenuityFestivalofArtandTechnology.ThomashasservedasseniorvicepresidentofNationalCityBankandworkedatManagementRecruitersInternational,Richardson-Vicks,andCampbellSoup.HehasplayeddrumswithCatsOnHoliday,presentedhisperformanceartinNewYorkandParis,andservedasaseniorresearchconsultantintheUnitedKingdom.
PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS
Ourin-depthpre-Conferenceseminarsareopentobothnon-registeredandregisteredConferenceattendees.Seatingcapacityislimited,andpre-registrationisrequired.Note:Anadditionalfeeischargedfortheseseminars.
A. The Buzz about Branding for the Arts
Date:Wednesday,September17Time:10:30a.m.–4:00p.m.Topic Level:AlllevelsRecommended For:AllattendeesFee:$150(includeslunch)
Seminar LeaderAnneHunter,president,MarketingSourceUSA
DescriptionBrandingisallthebuzzinbusinesscircles,buthowdoyoubrandanonprofitartsorganization?Betteryet,whyshouldyoubother?Thispractical,hands-onseminartakesthemysteryoutofbrandingyourartsorganization.Usingcurrentexamplesfromlargeandsmallnonprofits,we’lllookathowstrategicbrandingcanrevitalizeyourorganization,makestrongerconnectionswithaudiences,andhelpyoucompeteforthemedia’sorfunders’atten-tion.We’llstartbydefining“artsbranding”andhowitfitsunderthebroadermarketingumbrella.Then,we’lldevotemostofthesessiontothebranddevelopmentprocess.Workinginsmallgroups,we’llcoverthecriticalelementsofabrand,includingperceptionresearch,competitiveadvantages,positioning,taglines,graphicidentity,execution,andorganizationaladoption.Attheendoftheday,you’llhavetheframeworkforbuild-ing—orrefining—yourownorganizationalbrand.
ProfileAnne Hunter runsMarketingSourceUSA,a15-year-oldstrategicmarketingandbrandingfirmthatbuildsstrongercommunitiesbyhelpingnonprofits,communities,andcompaniesmarketsmarter.Beforestartingthisnationalstrategyfirm,AnneheldmarketingmanagementpositionsatTheSaintPaulChamberOrchestraandMinnesotaOrchestra.SheearnedherMBAfromtheUniversityofSt.Thomas,whereshecurrentlyteachesmarketingattheCenterforNonprofitManagement.ShehastaughtatthreeotherMinnesotacolleges,isapublishedauthor,andpresentsworkshopsaroundthecountryfornonprofitexecutives,artists,andentrepreneurs.
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PROfESS iONAl DEVElOPMENt
Ourslateofprofessionaldevelopmentsessionsisevolvingdaily!Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgthroughoutthesummerforsessiondescriptions,leaders,andschedules.
PLENARY SESSION
Keynote Address: RisingtotheChallenge:TheFutureofArtsMarketingSpeaker: AlanBrown,principal,WolfBrown
DescriptionWhereisartsmarketinggoing,andhowcanthepresent-ingfieldleadtheway?Asmanypresentersstruggletomaintainattendancelevels,theneedfornewandbetterapproachestomarketingbecomesmoreurgent.AlanBrownwillofferinsightsfromnewresearchonaudiences,identifykeychallengestobesurmounted,andhelpussetanagendaforinnovationandnewpracticesinmarketingandaudiencedevelopment.
Relatedprofessionaldevelopmentsessionswilldelveintotheresultsfromtwogroundbreakingstudiesofartsaudi-encescommissionedbytheMajorUniversityPresentersconsortium.Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgthissummerformoreinformation.
ProfileAlan Brown,principalofWolfBrown,isaleadingresearcherandmanagementconsultantinthenonprofitartsindustry.Hehasstudiedaudiences,visitors,andpatternsofculturalparticipationinalmosteverymajormarketintheUnitedStates.Hisworkfocusesonunder-standingconsumerdemandforculturalexperiencesandonhelpingculturalinstitutions,foundations,andagenciestoseenewopportunities,makeinformeddecisions,andrespondtochangingconditions.Hehasauthorednumer-ousarticlesandreportsonaudiencebehaviors,trendsinculturalparticipation,engagementpractices,andthevaluesystemsurroundingartsactivities,andspeaksfrequentlyatnationalandinternationalconferences.
wORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, MEETINgS
Inadditiontothein-depthseminars,theConferencealsooffersdozensoffreeprofessionaldevelopmentsessionswhereattendeescanlearnnewskillsandgainvaluableinsightsonissuesrelevanttotheperformingartsthroughworkshops,small-groupdiscussions,andserviceorganiza-tioninformationalmeetings.
WewelcomeyourideasforsessiontopicsandsessionleadersforthisandfutureConferences.ContactKenCarlsonat608.637.6838orken@artsmidwest.orgwithyourideasandsuggestions.
CONSORTIA & BUSINESS MEETINgS
PresenterconsortiaandotherorganizationsschedulemeetingsattheConference;presenterconsortiaconductblock-bookingandbusinessdiscussions,andotherserviceorganizationsholdmembershiporbusinessmeetings.Toscheduleameetingforyourconsortiumorserviceorgani-zationduringtheConference,contactKatherineHaugenat612.341.0755,ext.28,[email protected].
07Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected]
NEw COLLEAgUE CONNECTION Sign-up deadline: September 10
IfyouarenewtothefieldortheConference,jointheNewColleagueConnection—aprogramgearedtowardhelpingournewcolleaguesmakethemostofyourMidwestArtsConferenceexperience.
Prior to the Conference:• SignupwhenyouregisterorcontactKatherineHaugenat612.341.0755,ext.28,[email protected].
• We’llmatchyouwithamentorwhoisaveteranofthefieldandtheConference.
• We’lle-mailyouinformationandresourcestohelpyouplanandpreparefortheConference.
• Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgformoreinformationontheNewColleagueConnectionandthefullConference.
Once onsite: • AttendtheNewColleagueConnectionOrientationtomeetyourmentorandothernewcolleagues.
• Takeadvantageofworkshopsandsocialeventsspecificallyfornewcolleagues.
• TourtheMarketplacewhenitfirstopens.• Askquestionsandmakenewconnections.
Mentors needed:WearelookingforveteranMidwestArtsConferenceattendeestosharetheirexperiencesandknowledgewithnewcolleaguesatthisyear’sConference.Formoreinformationonrequirementsandduties,contactKatherineHaugenat612.341.0755,ext.28,[email protected].
STUDENT PROgRAM
TheMidwestArtsConferenceoffersstudentsthechancetostepoutsideoftheclassroomandexperiencethereal-worldbusinessoftheperformingarts.TheStudentProgramservesasabridgetoaproductiveConferenceexperience.
Bring your students and interns with you totheMidwestArtsConference.It’sagreatwaytoexpandtheirexperienceandgivesthemthechancetolearnandworkalongsideyouatoneofthelargesteventsofthiskindinthecountry.
For more information,visitwww.artsmidwest.orgorcontactAnnChristensenArndtat612.341.0755,ext.17,[email protected].
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PROgRAMS
Ad reservation & artwork deadline: July 16
Increaseyourvisibilitywithanadinourprintpublications,distributedonsitetoallattendees.Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgfordetailsanddimensions.
Reserving ad space • Eligibility:Youmustagreetoregisterforandattendthe2008MidwestArtsConference.AdvertisinginConferencepublicationsisabenefitforConferenceattendeesonly.
• Adswillbesoldonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.• Wecannotacceptrequestsforspecificplacementofadswithinpublications(exceptforthespecial4-coloroptions).
• Visitwww.artsmidwest.orgformoreinformationoncreatingandsubmittinganad.
For more information, or to reserve your ad,[email protected],ext.17.
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EXHIBIT PACKAgE REgISTRATIONAssignment lottery registration deadline: June 4
SeetheMarketplaceexhibithallmaponpages10–11forthehalllayout.Exhibitassignmentinformationwillbeincludedinyourconfirmationpacket,whichyouwillreceiveapproximatelyfourweeksafterwehavereceivedyourregistrationformandpayment.
• YourregistrationandpaymentmustbereceivedbyJune4toensureinclusionintheassignmentlottery.
• Exhibitspacewillnotbereservedwithoutpayment.• Foreachlottery,eligibleregistrationsarerandomlyselectedandexhibitspaceassignedaccordingtoeachorganization’splacementpreferences(orthenearestbestchoice)untiltheMarketplaceisfilled.
• IfyourregistrationisreceivedbyJune4andyoupurchasedexhibitspaceatthe2007Conference,youqualifyforthefirst-roundassignmentlottery.
• IfyourregistrationisreceivedbyJune4andyoudidnotpurchaseexhibitspaceatthe2007Conference,youqualifyforthesecond-roundassignmentlottery.
• ArtsMidwesthassolediscretionindeterminingeligibilitytoexhibitandassigningexhibitspace.
• Althougheveryeffortismadetohonorindividualwishes,finalplacementsaredeterminedbyConferencestaff.
If your registration is received after June 4:• Exhibitspaceisassignedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.
• CheckremainingavailabilitybeforesubmittingyourregistrationbycontactingAnnChristensenArndtat612.341.0755,ext.17,[email protected].
ExhiB i t iNg
EXHIBIT PACKAgE OPTIONSSee page 10 for package details and diagrams
All exhibit package options include:• Primaryregistrantfee• Presentercontactinformation(sentpre-andpost-Conference)
• PresenterProfilewithdetailedseason,budget,andfacilityinformationforregisteredpresenters
• Fullcarpetinginexhibitspacesandaisles• Blacktablecoveringsanddraping• Wastebaskets
SPEED LEADS
Joinourpopular“speeddating”–stylesessionsintheMarketplaceandstartyournetworkinginhighgear!You’llhavetheopportunitytopitchyourartistsand/ornewworksandmakeconnectionswithalotofpresent-ersinashortamountoftime.Watchyoure-mailorvisitwww.artsmidwest.orgthissummerfordetailsonhowtoparticipate.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS & SET-UP gUIDELINES
• Allexhibitorswillhavetheopportunitytoaddelectric-ityandInternetconnectionsforadditionalfees.
• Storageareaislimitedtothespaceunderneathyourtable(s).
• Allaudio/visualpresentationsinboothsmustusehead-phones.
• AllexhibitorsmustcomplywiththeConference’sstan-dardsofbehavior,aswellastheNAPAMAguidelines.
(Seepage12.)
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ExhiB i t PACKAgE OPt iONS
Package Type Details
Café Tabletop•$650
• Oneroundclothedtable(4’diax30”h)• 3chairs• Easel-backtablesign(11”wx8.5”h)• Materialsontablesurfacemaynotextendmorethan2’abovetabletop
• One34”h(max.)signleanedagainstthesideofthetableORoneretractablesign(max.3’wx8’h)allowed
• Pop-updisplaysnotallowed• Onlyoneadditionalchairmayberentedforthisoption;additionalfurnitureisprohibited
Premium Full Booth•$900• 10’wx10’d• 8’hbackdrape• 3’hsiderails• Premiumlocation
• Oneroundclothedhightoptable (30”diax40”h)
• Onerectangulardrapeddisplaytable (8’longx2’wx30”h)
• 2chair-backstools• Horizontalsign(77”w),hungfromtop of8’hbackdrape
• Displaysover3’hmaynotprotrudemorethan4’fromtheback,drapedwall
• Pop-updisplaysupto10’wx8’halloweddisplay table
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• Onerectangulardrapeddisplaytable (8’longx2’wx30”h)
• 2chairs• Easel-backtablesign(11”wx8.5”h)• Materialsontablesurfacemaynotextendmorethan2’abovetabletop
• Oneretractablesign(max.3’wx8’h) allowed;maybeplacednomorethan 4’frombackofbooth
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Standard Half Booth•$590• 5’wx10’d• 8’hbackdrape• 3’hsiderails
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REGISTRATION
CONfERENCE POl iC i ES & l iAB i l i ty AgREEMENt
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By registering for the Conference, you are certifying that you have read and agree to abide by the following poli-cies and the liability agreement.
Standards of Behavior & NAPAMA GuidelinesTheMidwestArtsConferencestrivestoofferaprofessionalandcollegialenvironmenttoconductbusiness.Tohelpmaintainourhighstandards,theConferencehasestablishedbasicstandardsofbehaviorandadoptedNAPAMA’sethicalguidelines:1.Exhibitsshouldnotimpingeonneighboringspacesnorshouldtheyblockorobstructtheviewofanotherbooth.2.Audio-visualequipmentshouldbeorientedsoastobeviewedfromwithintheexhibitspace,notfromoutside.3.Theaislesshouldbeconsideredaneutralspaceinwhichpresentersmaycirculatefreelywithoutbeingaccosted.4.“Sellers”shouldnotapproach“buyers”infrontofanotherseller’sspace.5.Conversationsamongcolleaguesshouldnotbeinterrupted.6.Ateducationalsessions,showcases,andhospitalityevents,attendeesshouldnotbedistractedfromthebusinessathandwithsales-orientedconversations.
Visit www.napama.org for the complete NAPAMA Ethical Guidelines.
In addition,theConferencedoesnotallow:Artistsappearingincharacter•Liveperformances,exceptatSpotlightandindependentshowcasesandsponsorshipopportunitiesfeaturingaperformance•
Failure to abide by the Conference standards of behavior and NAPAMA guidelines may affect your eligibility to participate in the Midwest Arts Conference.
liABility AgREEMENtIndemnity & Non-liability.RegistrantagreesthatArtsMidwest,itsassociates,employees,successors,licensees,andassignsshallnotbeliableforanylossordamageofanykindarisingfromactsoromissionsoftheRegistrant.RegistrantfurtheragreestoindemnifyandholdArtsMidwest,itsassociates,employees,successors,licensees,andassignsharmlessfromanyandallcosts,expenses(includingreasonableattorneys’fees),anddamagesarisingoutofpersonalinjury,death,orpropertydamageresultingfromRegistrant’sactions,conduct,oruseoftheConferencepremises.
Responsibilities.RegistrantwarrantsthatheorshewillnotinfringeatanytimeduringtheConferenceuponthepropertyright,copyright,patentright,oranyotherrightofanypersonorentity.RegistrantfurtheragreesthatheorsheshallabidebytherulesandregulationsoftheConferenceandexhibitionfacility.
Display.RegistrantspurchasingexhibitspaceattheConferenceagree:(1)toequipallaudio/visualequipmentwithheadphones,(2)toensuredisplaysdonotinterferewithorobstructneighboringexhibitspaces,(3)tonotdistributematerialsorsolicitbusi-nessoutsideoftheirexhibitspace,(4)tonotconductliveperformancesintheMarketplaceexhibithall,and(5)tocomplywithdisplayandset-upguidelinesoutlinedonpages9and10.
Security.ArtsMidwestwillretainsecurityfortheMarketplaceexhibithallfromload-intoload-out.However,RegistrantagreesthatheorsheshallbesolelyresponsibleforthesecurityofhisorherpersonandmaterialpossessionswhileattheConference.
Disputes. ThisAgreementshallbegovernedandinterpretedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofMinnesota.Alldisputes,claims,orcontroversiesinexcessof$7,500.00arisingoutoforrelatingtothisAgreementshallbesettledthroughbindingarbitrationinMinneapolis,Minnesota,inaccordancewiththeCommercialArbitrationRulesoftheAmericanArbitrationAssociation,andjudgmentupontheawardrenderedbythearbitrator(s)maybeenteredinthehighestcourthavingjurisdic-tionthereof.Disputes,claims,orcontroversieslessthan$7,500.00willbesettledinHennepinCountyConciliationCourt,Minneapolis,Minnesota.
REgiStRAtiON iNfORMAtiONConfirmation Packet. Registrantswillreceiveconfirmationpacketswithinfourweeksaftertheirregistrationformisreceived.Allprimaryregistrantswillreceiveaninvoicethatincludesallregistrants’costsfortheirorganization.
Attendee Lists. AllfullregistrantswillreceiveConferenceattendeelistsatnocharge.AttendeesregisteredbyAugust15willbeincludedonthelistsdistributedonsiteattheConference;thosewhoregisterafterthatdatewillbeincludedinanaddendumdistributedpost-Conference.AttendeelistswillbeavailableontheArtsMidwestWebsitebeginningSeptember3andwillbepassword-accessible;allregisteredattendeeswillreceiveaccesspasswordsviae-mail.Note: Attendeelistsandcontactinforma-tionareintendedsolelyforuseinconductingbusinessonsiteattheConferenceandmaynotbetransmittedorsold.
Cancellations & Refunds. DuetoArtsMidwest’sfixedcosts,norefundofregistrationandexhibitpackagefeesispossibleafterAugust15,2008.IfArtsMidwestreceiveswrittennoticeofcancellationonorbeforeAugust15,registrantswillreceivearefundof50%oftheirindividualregistrationfees.Exhibitorswillreceivea50%refundoftheirexhibitpackagefeesifArtsMidwestisabletoreselltheexhibitor’sspace.RefundswillbepaidaftertheconclusionoftheConference.Cancellationdis-qualifiesyoufromreceivingattendeebenefitsandpublications.
Accessibility & Dietary Needs. AllConferencevenuesareaccessible.Pleaseindicateanyspecificaccessibilityneeds(signlanguageinterpretation,wheelchairaccessibility,printedmaterialsinalternativeformats)ordietaryneeds(allergies,vegetarian,Kosher)onyourConferenceregistrationform.Advancednoticeisrequired.Foradditionalrequestsormoreinformation,contactAnnChristensenArndtat612.341.0755,ext.17,[email protected].
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This form is available to fill in and print online at www.artsmidwest.org.Exhibitor assignment lottery registration deadline is June 4, 2008 (see page 9). All registrations must be received by August 15, 2008. After this date, please register at the conference.
ORgANIzATION TYPEIam/representa(pleasecheckone): Presentingorganization Presenting arts council Non-presentingartscouncil Presentingserviceorganization Non-presentingserviceorganization Exhibitingserviceorganization Exhibitor:self-representingartist Exhibitor:artistmanagement/agency Other:pleasespecify
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POLICIES & L IABIL ITY AgREEMENTPRIMARY REgISTRANTS MUST READ THE POLICIES & LIABILITY AgREEMENT ON PAgE 12 AND SIgN BELOw:I attest that I have read and agree to the policies & liability agreement and sign on behalf of all registered attendees from my organization.
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Check which meals you will attend to help us guarantee catering amounts. ticketswillbeissuedbasedonthisinformation.
Thurs. Luncheon Fri. Luncheon Sat. Brunch
aCCESSIbIlIty&DIEtaRyNEEDS (see page 12)
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RoommateConnect (see page 5)
volunteering
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REFERRAL PROgRAM (see page 5)Iattestthatmyorganizationiseligibleforthisprogram.Enclosedarebothorganiza-tions’registrationformsandpayments,minusthediscountof$75perorganization. Ifmypartnercancels,Iagreetopaythefullregistrationfeeformyorganization.
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CONFERENCE REgISTRATIONallfull-Conferenceregistrationoptionsbelowincludethreecontinentalbreakfasts,twoluncheons, onebrunch,twoeveningreceptionswithhorsd’oeuvres,andaccesstoallConferenceactivities.
Discount Registration (July 9 in-office deadline)
Primary Registrant (Exhibitors:Indicate$0;includedwithexhibitpackage.) 1registrantx$345=$ Additional Registrant(s) registrant(s)x$290/person=$
Regular Registration (July 10 – August 15 in-office deadline)
Primary Registrant (Exhibitors:Indicate$0;includedwithexhibitpackage.) 1registrantx$385=$ Additional Registrant(s) registrant(s)x$330/person=$
Onsite Registration (August 16 – September 20)
Primary Registrant 1registrantx$435=$ Additional Registrant(s) registrant(s)x$380/person=$
Student Registration(enclosecopyofcurrentstudentID) student(s)x$125/person=$
Bosom Buddy Registration 1registrantx$125=$ forregistrants’spousesorpartnerswhoareNOtattendingthe Conferenceinaprofessionalcapacity;MayNOtconductbusiness.
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Single-Day Registration (limitoneperregistrant;goodforonedayonly.) registrant(s)x$185/person=$ Pleaselistsingle-dayregistrantsonthefirstpageofthisformaswellasbelow. Note: Attendees wishing to attend two or more days must purchase a full-Conference registration.
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SEMINAR REgISTRATION Space is limited; please register early.
Pre-Conference Seminars (seepage6fordescriptions;priceincludeslunchduringsession) a. thebuzzaboutbrandingforthearts registrant(s)x$150/person=$
B. ClickMyblog/video/Podcast registrant(s)x$150/person=$
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ADvERTIS INg (seepage8formoreinformation)Program Book fullpage($550) Halfpage($425) Quarterpage($275) $ frontinsidecover($900) SOLD backoutsidecover($900) SOLD backinsidecover($800) SOLD
Folder frontinsidepocket($550) SOLD backinsidepocket($550) SOLD backoutsidecover($900) SOLD
Attendee List frontinsidecover($600) SOLD backinsidecover($550) backoutsidecover($600)
gUEST PASSyoumayinviteaguestwhoisnotregisteredfortheConferencetoanyorallofthefollowingsocialeventsatthecost indicated.guestsareNOtallowedtoattendanyotherConferenceevents.(Note:IfyouareregisteredfortheConference, pleasedonotcompletethissectionforyourself,asalloftheseeventsareincludedinyourregistrationfee.)Wednesday Opening-NightParty($20) $Thursday breakfast($10) luncheon($20)
Friday breakfast($10) PlenarySession&luncheon($20)
Saturday brunch($15) Closing-NightParty($15)
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EXHIBITORS ONLYExhibitorassignmentlotteryregistrationdeadlineisJune4.afterthatdate,remainingexhibitspacewillbeassigned onafirst-come,first-servedbasis.(Seepage9.)
A. Package Selection (seeMarketplaceexhibithallmaponpages10–11) • Indicateyourexhibitspacenumberpreferencesandhowyouwouldlikeyoursigntoread. • Pleaseindicateifyouhaveapreferencetobe(ortoNOtbe)locatednearanotherexhibitor. • Ifyouselectpackagesofdifferentcosts,pleasemakeyourpaymentbycreditcardtofacilitatepaymentprocessing.
1. Exhibitspacepreferences:1stchoice 2nd choice 3rd choice 4th choice
2. Signshouldread:
3. Myorganizationwillpurchasethistypeofpackage: (Note:Eachpriceincludesthecostofoneindividualregistration)
Premiumfullbooth(10’wx10’dboothwith8’hbackdrape;premiumlocation) x$900=$
Standardfullbooth(10’wx10’dboothwith8’hbackdrape) x$775=$
lowProfilefullbooth(10’wx10’dboothwith3’backdrape) x$750=$
Cafétabletop(4’diax30”hcafétable) x$650=$
StandardHalfbooth(5’wx10’dboothwith8’hbackdrape) x$590=$
B. Complimentary Presenter Mailing & E-mail Addresses DatEPREfERENCE(CHECkONE):
PresentersregisteredasofJuly9(e-mailedonJuly11)
Presentersregisteredasofaugust15(e-mailedonaugust19)
C. Artist Discipline, Fee Range, & Roster Information thisinformationiscollectedanddistributedtoregisteredpresenters,similartohowpresentersprovideprofile informationonthemselves,theirvenues,andtheirseasonsforthebenefitofexhibitors.
1. Checkthediscipline(s)thatbestdescribeyouroryourartists’primarywork(chooseallthatapply):
2. listthefeerangeforyourperformances(forindividualartists)ORentireroster(forartistmanagers/agents):
lowestfee:$ Highestfee:$ 3. Numberofartists/ensemblesonyourroster:
D. Independent Showcasing & Group Independent Showcasing (seepage3) Pleaseindicateifyouareinterestedinreceivinginformationonindependentshowcasingand/oronreceiving contactinformationforotherorganizationsinterestedincoordinatingagroupindependentshowcase.
Independent showcasing Group independent showcasing
E. Artist-in-the-Hall Pass thispassallowsartistswhoarerepresentedbyanartistmanager/agentintheMarketplacetomeetpresenterson aninformalbasisattheirmanagers’/agents’exhibits.NOTE:theartist-in-the-HallpassdoesNOtallowtheartist accesstoanyotherConferenceeventsandislimitedtoonepassperartist.Good for one day only.
aRtISt’SNaME Day/DatEattENDINg artist(s)x$50/person=$
aRtISt’SNaME Day/DatEattENDINg
please continue to next page for total amount due, payment options, and the presenter profile.
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Dance: ballEt EtHNIC/fOlk Jazz MODERN yOutHORIENtED
Music: CHaMbER CHORal WORlD Jazz NEW/ExPERIMENtal
ORCHEStRal POPulaR SOlO/RECItal yOutHORIENtED fOlk
Theater: gENERal avaNtgaRDE EtHNIC/fOlk MuSICaltHEatER OPERa yOutHORIENtED
FACILITY INFORMATION
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SEASON & BOOKING INFORMATION
SEaSONOPENS(MONtH)
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WHatIStHEHIgHEStINDIvIDualaRtIStfEEyOuRORgaNIzatIONPayS?
DISCIPLINES PRESENTED(pleasecheckallthatapply)
Dance: ballEt EtHNIC/fOlk
Jazz MODERN
yOutHORIENtED
Music: CHaMbER CHORal
WORlD Jazz
NEW/ExPERIMENtal ORCHEStRal
POPulaR SOlO/RECItal
yOutHORIENtED fOlk
Theater: gENERal avaNtgaRDE
EtHNIC/fOlk MuSICaltHEatER
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SEASON SUMMARYPleasetotaltheamountspentonartistfeesandthenumberofeventspresentedinyourmostrecentlycompletedfiscalyear,andthenbreakthosetotalsdownbydiscipline.
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PRESENTERS ONLYPresenter ProfileaprofileofyourpresentingvenuewillbemadeavailabletoConferenceexhibitors,whousethisinformationtoresearch presentersandvenues.Ifyourorganizationdoesnotpresentperformances,pleasedonotcompletethissection.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (addallcostsontheprecedingpages) $
•Subtract$75fromyourtotalifyouareparticipatingintheReferralProgram(seepage5). •AccountsmustbepaidinfullpriortoattendingtheConference.
PAYMENT METHOD vISa MasterCard Checkenclosed(mustbemadepayabletoArts Midwest)
CaRDNuMbER ExPIRatIONDatE
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SEND COMPLETED REgISTRATION FORM (PAgES 13–16) wITH PAYMENT TO ARTS MIDwEST:
via fax: 612.341.0902
via mail: 2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55408-1954
toconfirmreceiptofyourregistration,[email protected].
FAX
uNDER$1,000 $5,001–$10,000
$1,000–$2,500 $10,001–$20,000
$2,501–$5,000 MOREtHaN$20,000
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DATES & DEADLINES
All submission deadlines are in-office, NOT postmark, deadlines.
June 4 Exhibitorassignmentlotteryregistrationdeadline(registrationandpaymentmustbereceived);exhibitspacewillbeassignedonafirst-come,first-servedbasisafterthisdate
July 9 DiscountregistrationdeadlineJuly 14 IndependentshowcaselistingsdueforprintandonlinepublicationsJuly 16 adreservationandartworkdeadlineforProgrambook,folder,andattendeelistAugust 15 Regularregistrationdeadline ONlyonsiteregistrationsacceptedafterthisdate;feeincreases ReferralProgramregistrationdeadline Writtencancellationdeadline(for50%refund)August 18 Cut-offdatefordiscountedroomrateatkansasCityMarriottDowntown
(basedonremainingavailability)September 17– 20 MidwestartsConferenceatthekansasCityMarriottDowntownand
kansasCityConventionCenter
CONTACT INFORMATION
Topic Contact Nameaccessibility&dietaryneeds annChristensenarndtadvertising annChristensenarndtConsortia&businessmeetings katherineHaugenExhibitorservices SharonSandvikatbredeExpositionServices: 612.378.6522or800.888.ExPO(3976); fax:612.331.8830;[email protected]&Marketplaceexhibithall annChristensenarndtgeneralConferencequestions annChristensenarndt&kirstinRussellMarketing,planning,&logistics angelaurbanzNewColleagueConnection katherineHaugenPresentermailing&e-mailaddresses annChristensenarndtProfessionaldevelopmentsessions kenCarlson(content)&katherineHaugen(logistics)ReferralProgram annChristensenarndtRegistration annChristensenarndtRoommateConnect annChristensenarndtScholarships for presenters Ann Christensen ArndtServiceorganizationprogramupdatemeertings katherineHaugenShowcasing(Spotlightandindependent) annChristensenarndtSponsorship ColleenMclaughlinStudent Program Ann Christensen Arndtvolunteering katherineHaugen
Arts Midwest Conference Staff E-Mail Telephoneangelaurbanz,Conferencedirector [email protected] 612.341.0755,ext.23Ann Christensen Arndt, Conference associate [email protected] 612.341.0755, ext. 17kenCarlson,programdirector [email protected] 608.637.6838katherineHaugen,programassociate [email protected] 612.341.0755,ext.28kirstinRussell,Conferenceintern [email protected] 612.341.0755,ext.53ColleenMclaughlin,directorofdevelopment [email protected] 612.341.0755,ext.52
Arts Midwest2908Hennepinavenue,Suite200 Phone:612.341.0755Minneapolis,Minnesota55408-1954 fax:612.341.0902www.artsmidwest.org tty:[email protected]
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• Expandyournetworkofperformingartscolleaguesandresources• Learnnewskillsandgainvaluableinsightsintoissuesrelevantto
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JoinusinKansasCity,Missouri,for the 21stannualMidwestArtsConference,whereyouwill:
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