Association of Performing Arts Professionals

News & Announcements

Apply for the 5 Minutes to Shine (5MTS) session at APAP|NYC 2019

Have a story to tell about building arts audiences? APAP is looking for the most inspiring, compelling, and unexpected stories from the field, and yours could be one of them! Finalists will receive complimentary registration to APAP|NYC 2019! Deadline is Sept. 27, 5 p.m. (EDT).
Apply Now
ArtsReady: Prepare for Hurricane Florence and hurricane season

As Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall along the east coast, we remind our members in the the affected areas to stay safe. It's also a good reminder that disaster can strike no matter where you are located. View the ArtsReady severe weather tips to help you prepare for and manage these situations.
Learn More
Artists from Abroad: What the latest updates on U.S. artist visas mean to you

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the premium processing fee (PPS) for filing form I-907 to expedite processing of form I-129 and form I-140 petitions will be increasing from $1,225 to $1,410 beginning October 1, 2018. Read about this, what it means, and more immigration and tax information on the Artists from Abroad website.
Learn More

September 25, 2018

How to APAP: Getting the most out of your year-round APAP membership, 2 p.m. (EDT)
Register Now
September 26, 2018

Deadline to register for APAP|NYC 2019 at the advance registration rate, 5 p.m. (EDT)
Register Now
September 27, 2018

Deadline to apply for 5 Minutes to Shine at APAP|NYC 2019
Apply Now

Join the celebration: National Arts in Education Week is September 9-15, 2018!

National Arts in Education Week is a Congressionally designated celebration of the transformative power of the arts in education. Learn about the many ways to celebrate, advocate and participate, such as hosting an event, working with elected officials, or joining in the social media campaign, by visiting the National Arts in Education Week website.
Learn More
In the fall issue of Inside Arts: Four generations reflect on being a women in the arts

As recent news demonstrates, being a woman in any field can be challenging. In the latest issue of Inside Arts, four generations of arts leaders share perspectives on the roles of women in the arts, and each reflects on her own career. Read the powerful stories of Alberta Arthurs, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dani Fecko, and Tomeka Reid, and about the challenges and opportunities they and others face.
Read Now