The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for the live performing arts field. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the professionals who work within it.
APAP has four major and interconnected priorities that inform the work of the organization:
- Strengthen Field Engagement
- Increase Year-Round Professional Development Programs
- Explore New Business Models
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for the live performing arts field. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the professionals who work within it.
APAP supports the rights, integrity and dignity of all individuals who comprise our audiences, our staffs and the artists and attractions that we represent and present on our stages across the world, regardless of one’s age, ability, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, economic status and/or sexual orientation. We affirm the efforts of our members and colleagues in promoting these values on the ground in their communities.
As demonstrated by the unique talents, temperaments and convictions of those in our field, the values of both individuality and community in our society and culture make the performing arts stronger.
APAP is the national service and membership organization for the performing arts presenting, booking and touring field and the convener of the world’s leading gathering of performing arts professionals, held every January in New York City. Through professional development programs and member services, APAP provides opportunities for artists, agents and managers, presenters and producers to make the connections and gain the information, skills and resources they need to make the arts a vibrant, valuable and sustainable part of everyday life. APAP supports and educates today’s and tomorrow’s performing arts leaders.
APAP members know the impact of live performance – the power of a collectively shared moment between artists and audiences. APAP fuels the collaboration, creation and presentation of the performing arts. Across the U.S. and around the world, members work with artists from all genres (dance, drama, music and multi-disciplinary arts) to present work that addresses social issues, broadens perspectives and literally brings people together.
APAP members are deeply invested in the well-being and the economic health of their local communities. Artists, presenters, agents and managers learn from each other and from the audiences they serve how to best curate and present arts programs that address the unique needs of communities, feeding and preserving the soul of the places we call home. APAP supports this work through grants to arts organizations, dissemination of information and resources, and advocacy activities aimed at making the arts accessible for all.
