New England Presenters' Annual Meeting
Celebrating our Historic Merger with APNNE!
Wednesday, October 4, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
(Please note start time change)
Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
Virtual attendance will also be available
Registration deadline has been extended! Register now!
New England Presenters invites all members to join us to celebrate the historic merger with Arts Presenters of Northern New England. We look forward to gathering in person to connect with the combined membership, discuss the state of presenting in New England, and share opportunities for block booking.
We'll gather at the beautiful new Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.
EVENT AGENDA
10:00 - 10:15 – Coffee and Networking
10:15 – 10:30 – Introductions
10:30 – 11:15 – What are you excited about this season? Three presenters will share a few work samples and highlights of select projects they are presenting this season, after which all participants will have an opportunity to share about the artist or project that excites them the most right now.
11:15 – 12:00 – Business Meeting – including new board members and leadership, and updates on the latest with the merger and strategic planning.
12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch – gather with colleagues for informal conversation or join a facilitated breakout group.
12:45 – 2:15 – New Ways of Supporting & Presenting Artists – We all know the presenting field has been changing and the impact of the pandemic is still rippling through our field. How are presenters and artists adapting? What are new presenting models? How do we have strategic conversations with artists, audiences, funders, and ourselves? A panel of colleagues will share their thoughts and engage with members on these questions and more as we face this moment with creativity.
2:15 – Tour of the Prior Performing Arts Center
3:15 – End of day
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Registration & additional information:
- Initial registration fee is $30.
- Members may add guests from within their organizations for the special guest price of $15 per person. Guests must be added at the time of registration for the special guest price to apply.
- Registration deadline has been extended! Register now!
- Due to system limitations, cancellation refunds are not available.
- Lunch is provided -- Please share your dietary needs on your registration form!
- The facility is mobility accessible. Please share additional access needs on your registration form!
Virtual attendance is available:
- Zoom link will be shared with your registration confirmation.
- Registration fee for virtual attendance is $5.
Questions about the event, about registration, or about anything else?
Contact nepresenters@gmail.com.
