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Our 2008 Sponsors

The Midwest Arts Conference thanks those who are supporting the 2008 Conference:

• Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, represented by Mike Green & Associates, sponsors of the all-Conference luncheon • The Yu Wei Dance Collection, represented by SMG Artists, sponsors of the Saturday Brunch • Canadian Consulate General–Chicago, in conjunction with the Canadian Consulates General of Dallas, Detroit, and Minneapolis, sponsors of the Cyber Connection • Wisconsin Center District, sponsor of the tote bags • Tommy Flemming, the Voice of Ireland, represented by Windwood Theatricals, sponsor of the Opening-Night Party • Paul Taylor Dance Company, sponsor of the hotel key cards • IMG Artists, sponsor of the coffee cart • Ball in the House, represented by the Betsy DuBois Agency, sponsor of the Closing-Night Reception • Délégation du Québec à Chicago, sponsor of the Friday continental breakfast • ACTS, Inc. / Agency for Creative Talent Strategies, Inc., sponsor of the Thursday Happy Hour showcase • “RAVE ON! The Buddy Holly Tribute,” Hyperion Productions, sponsor of the Friday Happy Hour showcase • Keith Knight & Bear Claw Music, sponsor of the name tag holders • Americans for the Arts, sponsor of the official Conference bookstore • Duelling Divas, sponsor of the Marketplace exhibit hall opening ceremony and the Conference e-mail blasts • SMG Artists, sponsor of the Conference bookmarks • NAPAMA, sponsor of the New Colleague Connection

BECOME A SPONSOR! Strengthen your name recognition among more than 1,000 Conference attendees, including 500 Midwest arts presenters. Sponsorship opportunities are designed to fit your interests, support the vital work of the Conference, and — most importantly — maximize your visibility.

Find the sponsorship that’s right for you! Check out the great options still available at www.artsmidwest.org/programs/mac/sponsors. For more information, or to reserve your sponsorship, contact Colleen McLaughlin at [email protected] or 612.341.0755, ext. 52.

Dear P erf orm i n g A r t s C o lleag ues:

Turning 21 has never been this much fun! Join us in Kansas City for the annual Midwest Arts Conference, where we’ll celebrate our 21st year with a bang! You know this Conference as the place where both the ideal of artists in our communities and the people who make it happen are held in high esteem. Well known for its hospitable and friendly ethos, the Midwest Arts Conference is an energy-filled convening of presenters, artists, managers, agents, funders, consultants, service organizations, and arts agencies. You’ll never have this much fun getting your work done. This year brings you unmatched opportunities for professional development with authoritative speakers, innovative program topics, and welcoming social gatherings. Sharpen your aesthetic eye with sessions on specific art forms. Dig into meaty industry issues. Explore the Marketplace and performance showcases to choose from a remarkable variety of artists and disciplines. Whether you’re a first-timer or an industry veteran, you’ll have access to all of this and more — with Midwestern comfort and ease. And did you know that everything’s up to date in Kansas City? Wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture, and more than 200 fountains have earned Kansas City the nickname “The Paris of the Plains.” With the recent renovation and expansion of a major portion of downtown, you’ll be in the heart of the action at the Marriott and the beautiful new convention center; the Kansas City Power & Light entertainment district; the Crossroads gallery district; and loads of restaurants, theaters, and clubs right outside your door. Plus, you can easily experience the dazzling expansion at the renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Crown Center, Union Station, and the ultimate shopping destination: the Country Club Plaza.

Th e Tw enty-F irs t A nn ual Mi d wes t Arts Con f erence i s com in g to Kansas City, M isso uri!

The Midwest Arts Conference plays a vital role in connecting the performing arts to audiences across the central United States. Each year, performing artists, artist managers/agents, performing arts presenters, and service organizations gather to meet in person to strengthen business contacts and enhance their professional knowledge. The Conference is committed to providing a productive and energized environment where attendees can: • Expand their networks of performing arts colleagues, resources, and opportunities • Learn new skills and gain valuable insights into issues relevant to the performing arts • Discover artists in the Marketplace exhibit hall and at live performances • Deepen their commitment to creating dynamic performing arts experiences for artists and audiences The only meeting of its kind in the Midwest, the Conference is managed by Arts Midwest and serves the 15 states represented by Arts Midwest and Mid-America Arts Alliance.

S pecial Th anks

The Midwest Arts Conference thanks the National Endowment for the Arts for its continuing and generous support of presenting and touring in the heartland.

Come join us in Kansas City — it’s a great place to turn 21! Best regards,

Christine Tschida

Conference Co-Chair Rena Shagan Associates New York, New York

Todd Wetzel

Conference Co-Chair Purdue Convocations West Lafayette, Indiana

Conten ts Conference Highlights Showcases Conference Schedule Hotel & Travel Registration Discounts & Financial Assistance Professional Development Programs & Advertising Exhibiting Exhibit Package Options Marketplace Exhibit Hall Map Policies & Registration Information Registration Form Dates & Deadlines/Contact Information

2 – 3 3 4 5 5 6 – 7 8 9 – 11 10 10 –11 12 13 – 16 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].

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C O N F E R E N C E HIGHLIGHT S Visit www.artsmidwest.org for details and updates about all Conference events.

Mingle with old friends and new in the delightful ambiance at this landmark establishment. Add a drink from the cash bar and enjoy the sounds of Tommy Flemming, the voice of Ireland, represented by Windwood Theatricals.

Photo courtesy of Mike Green & Associates

All-Conference Luncheon Join us at the all-Conference luncheon, the Conference’s largest gathering. The luncheon will feature a performance by Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, represented by Mike Green & Associates.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

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Alasdair Fraser, Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, and Natalie Haas, sizzling cellist, display dazzling teamwork; driving, dancing rhythms; and a shared passion for improvising on the melody and groove of Scottish tunes. The fiddle and cello duck and dive around each other, swapping melodic and harmonic lines and trading rhythmic riffs.

Photo courtesy of WolfBrown

Opening-Night Party Join us on Wednesday, September 17, as we kick off the Conference at the Midland Theatre, one of Kansas City’s most treasured buildings. Featuring Czechoslovakian chandeliers and ornate marble balustrades in the lobby and beautiful stained glass in the main theatre, the Midland was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Plenary Session Don’t miss this year’s Plenary Session, featuring a keynote address by Alan Brown of WolfBrown. In a speech entitled “Rising to the Challenge: The Future of Arts Marketing,” Alan will discuss the future of arts marketing and insights gleaned from recent new research on audiences. (See page 7.) Alan Brown

Professional Development The Midwest Arts Conference is committed to providing relevant, usable, and wide-ranging professional development opportunities for its attendees. Take advantage of a slate of sessions that span disciplines and levels of experience and offer insight, know-how, and real-world solutions to the challenges performing arts professionals face in their day-to-day work. (See pages 6 – 7.) Saturday Brunch Relax and continue networking at this all-Conference gathering. The brunch will feature a performance by Yu Wei, represented by SMG Artists.

Yu Wei’s Chinese Dance Collection combines dance with cinematic vignettes depicting the stories of the dances and Yu Wei’s life as one of China’s premier dancers. The dances incorporate breathtaking costumes, and their meaning is steeped in Chinese culture and history. Closing-Night Reception Put on your party clothes and join your friends and colleagues in celebrating the end of another productive Conference. Make that one last connection before you head out to dinner or a last night on the town as you grab a snack and a drink and enjoy the sounds of Ball in the House, represented by the Betsy DuBois Agency.

Photo courtesy of SMG Artists

Build, Enrich, Connect The Midwest Arts Conference is your destination for building new relationships, enriching existing partnerships, and connecting in person with performing arts colleagues. We offer numerous opportunities to prepare in advance so you can maximize your networking time over the four-day event. Whether you’re setting up on-site meetings, researching organizations that will be attending, or sending a promotional mailing, you’ll be ready to make the most of your face-to-face experiences in Kansas City.

Yu Wei

SHOWCASES Marketplace Exhibit Hall Getting down to business in the Marketplace will be easier than ever in Kansas City! With 9.5 dedicated hours in the Marketplace and more than 4,000 artists and ensembles represented by exhibiting organizations, presenters will have ample time to research and book artists to fit their seasons and budgets.

Live performances are an integral component of the Midwest Arts Conference. Between panel-selected and independently arranged showcases, attendees will be able to choose from more than 50 performance options. Plan ahead — a listing of all showcases, including

showcase descriptions, will be available online at www.artsmidwest.org in August and published in our

Attendees will also be able to participate in our popular

Program Book, distributed onsite to all attendees.

Speed Leads, where exhibitors and presenters connect

in a “speed dating” setting. Come to Kansas City ready to explore new options and connect with established colleagues. (See page 9.)

WAY S T O S AV E • Make your hotel reservation at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown early to take advantage of the Conference rate. (See page 5.) • Use Roommate Connect to share hotel costs. (See page 5.) • Earn $75 off your primary registrant’s fee through the Referral Program. (See page 5.) • Register for the Conference by July 9 and save up to $90 on your registration fee; register by August 15 and save up to $50. • Pay for one full registration and receive up to a $55 discount for each additional registrant from your organization. • Save on meals; your registration fee includes many meals and receptions. • Fly Northwest Airlines or rent a car from Hertz and receive a special Conference discount. (Visit www.artsmidwest.org for details.)

on l i ne reso u rces Check out www.artsmidwest.org for a wealth of information on the Midwest Arts Conference and Kansas City. At your fingertips: • Fill-in registration form and the full Registration Brochure • Continually updated Conference news and information • Professional development session details • Spotlight and independent showcase artist information • Information on local events and restaurants

S potli g ht S ho w cases The panel-selected Spotlight Showcases offer mainstage exposure to artists and ensembles and are a featured part of the Conference schedule. Just a short walk across the street from the Conference venues is the historic Folly Theater, where the panel-selected artists will perform. Note: The 2008 Spotlight Showcase artists have already been selected. Visit www.artsmidwest.org in December 2008 for information about applying to showcase at the 2009 Conference.

I ndependent S ho w cases Listing Deadline: July 14

Independent showcases complement and expand the roster of panel-selected artists and offer greater flexibility in venue, cost, and scheduling options. By coordinating an independent showcase as an individual event or as part of a group performance, artists and artist managers/agents can capitalize on the avid audience of presenters searching for artists for upcoming seasons. For more on networking, planning, and promoting your independent showcase, check the “Independent showcasing” box on your registration form or visit www.artsmidwest.org: • Independent Showcase FAQs, with tips on coordinating your showcase • Independent Showcase Venue List, with information about potential venues in Kansas City • Independent Showcase Venue Listing Request Form to list your showcase online and in our Program Book, distributed onsite to all attendees Note: All showcase artists must purchase and occupy exhibit space in the Marketplace or be represented by an organization that has purchased exhibit space in the Marketplace.

Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected]

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C O N F E R E N C E S C H E D UL E The following schedule and the locations of events are subject to change.

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Most Conference events will take place at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and Kansas City Convention Center.



Visit www.artsmidwest.org to view a more detailed Conference schedule, updates, and expanded professional development session details.



All Conference venues are accessible.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Pre-Conference Seminars Conference Registration, & Cyber Connection Exhibitor Load-in Professional Development “101” Sessions New Colleague & Student Orientation New Attendee Mingler Opening-Night Party Independent Showcases (as arranged by artists/managers)

10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Noon – 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Times TBD

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Continental Breakfast Conference Registration, Cyber Connection, & Bookstore Service Organization Program Update Meetings Marketplace Exhibit Hall (including Speed Leads) Professional Development All-Conference Luncheon Marketplace Exhibit Hall (including Speed Leads) Marketplace Exhibit Hall Encore Hour Consortia & Business Meetings Happy Hour Sponsored Showcase Spotlight Showcases at the Folly Theater Independent Showcases (as arranged by artists/managers)

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – Noon 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Times TBD

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Continental Breakfast Roundtable Discussions Conference Registration, Cyber Connection, & Bookstore Professional Development Plenary Session & Boxed Luncheon Marketplace Exhibit Hall (including Speed Leads) Marketplace Exhibit Hall Encore Hour Consortia & Business Meetings Happy Hour Sponsored Showcase Spotlight Showcases at the Folly Theater Independent Showcases (as arranged by artists/managers)

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Times TBD

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Continental Breakfast Consortia & Business Meetings Conference Registration, Cyber Connection, & Bookstore Professional Development Brunch Marketplace Exhibit Hall Exhibitor Load-out Closing-Night Reception

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

h o t e l & t rave l CONFERENCE HOTEL: KANSAS CITY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN Discounted Rate: $129 (plus tax and city fee) for single

or double occupancy. Rooms at this rate are first-come, first-served and may sell out before the August 18 cut-off date, so make your reservations early. Important: Please do not hold rooms that you may not use. Other attendees need these rooms, and Arts Midwest may be financially penalized for last-minute room cancellations or unused rooms in our Conference room block.

registration discounts & financial assistance REFERRAL PROGRAM Earn $75 off your primary registrant’s fee

Help us increase the number of presenting organizations attending the Midwest Arts Conference. Bring a presenting organization that has not attended the Conference during the last six years (2002–2007), and you’ll earn a $75 discount on each organization’s primary registrant fee. Because the Referral Program applies to organizations, newly attending individuals or departments of organizations that have had members attend during the past six years do not qualify.

Note: Reservations for groups of five or more rooms will require a non-refundable deposit when making the reservation.

Note: The Referral Program discount may not be com-

Location: 200 West 12th Street in downtown Kansas City,

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

bined with other Conference discounts or scholarships.

Missouri. Reservations: When making reservations, state that

you are attending the Midwest Arts Conference. Call 800.228.9290 or 816.421.6800 to reserve your room, or visit www.artsmidwest.org for details and instructions for making your reservation online. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card; cancellations must be made by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the day of arrival. If rooms are sold out, visit www.artsmidwest.org for updated hotel information.

R oommate C onnect

Arts Midwest Arts Midwest awards scholarships to presenters located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Visit www.artsmidwest.org for application information. Mid-America Arts Alliance Mid-America Arts Alliance awards scholarships to performing artists and presenters located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. For more information, visit www.maaa.org/programs.html or contact Betty Maltbia at 816.421.1388, ext. 228, or [email protected].

Sign-up deadline: August 27

Save on hotel costs by sharing a room. To receive contact information for a potential roommate, check the “Roommate Connect” box on your registration form. Registrants are responsible for hotel arrangements and are not guaranteed placement with a roommate. For more information, contact Ann Christensen Arndt at 612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected].

Note: Arts Midwest and Mid-America Arts Alliance scholarships may not be combined with other Conference discounts.

State & Regional Agencies Many state and regional arts agencies offer scholarships or grants for travel and/or professional development. Visit www.artsmidwest.org for more information on connecting to these agencies.

T rav el Visit www.artsmidwest.org for information about Kansas City International Airport, ground transportation, and driving and parking in Kansas City. Don’t forget to check out the special Conference discounts available to attendees from Northwest Airlines and Hertz!

Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected]

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pro f ess i ona l deve l opmen t pre - conference S eminars Our in-depth pre-Conference seminars are open to both non-registered and registered Conference attendees. Seating capacity is limited, and pre-registration is required. Note: An additional fee is charged for these seminars. A. The Buzz about Branding for the Arts Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Topic Level: All levels Recommended For: All attendees Fee: $150 (includes lunch)

Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Topic Level: All levels Recommended For: Executive directors, marketing

Anne Hunter, president, Marketing Source USA

staff, board members, self-represented artists, artist managers/agents Fee: $150 (includes lunch)

Description

Seminar Leader

Branding is all the buzz in business circles, but how do you brand a nonprofit arts organization? Better yet, why should you bother? This practical, hands-on seminar takes the mystery out of branding your arts organization. Using current examples from large and small nonprofits, we’ll look at how strategic branding can revitalize your organization, make stronger connections with audiences, and help you compete for the media’s or funders’ attention. We’ll start by defining “arts branding” and how it fits under the broader marketing umbrella. Then, we’ll devote most of the session to the brand development process. Working in small groups, we’ll cover the critical elements of a brand, including perception research, competitive advantages, positioning, taglines, graphic identity, execution, and organizational adoption. At the end of the day, you’ll have the framework for building — or refining — your own organizational brand.

Thomas Mulready, president, Cool Networks LLC

Seminar Leader

Profile Anne Hunter runs Marketing Source USA, a 15-year-old

strategic marketing and branding firm that builds stronger communities by helping nonprofits, communities, and companies market smarter. Before starting this national strategy firm, Anne held marketing management positions at The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. She earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas, where she currently teaches marketing at the Center for Nonprofit Management. She has taught at three other Minnesota colleges, is a published author, and presents workshops around the country for nonprofit executives, artists, and entrepreneurs.

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B. Click My Blog/Video/Podcast: 21st Century iMarketing for the Performing Arts

Description

Are you ready to leap into the world of online video, blogs, podcasts, and e-mail marketing? Thomas Mulready of the CoolCleveland.com e-blast has founded two arts festivals and knows “iMarketing” from the ground up. Creating a podcast or online video begins with writing a script about the program you wish to promote. Come prepared with your 250-word promotional script and Thomas will select several volunteers with whom he will produce a podcast and video during this session. Along the way, you’ll learn how to leverage media partnerships and build business relationships; discover the value of creating your own online podcasts, vodcasts, blogs, and e-blasts; and learn how to use online media to listen to your customers and create a buzz for your performing arts products and services. Profile Thomas Mulready, creator of Cool Networks LLC, leads

a multi-media network utilizing blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, and e-blasts to promote economic development, arts, culture, and technology in Northeast Ohio. After creating the Performance Art Festival+Archives, he co-founded the Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology. Thomas has served as senior vice president of National City Bank and worked at Management Recruiters International, Richardson-Vicks, and Campbell Soup. He has played drums with Cats On Holiday, presented his performance art in New York and Paris, and served as a senior research consultant in the United Kingdom.

PLENARY SESSION Keynote Address: Rising to the Challenge: The Future of Arts Marketing Speaker: Alan Brown, principal, WolfBrown Description

Where is arts marketing going, and how can the presenting field lead the way? As many presenters struggle to maintain attendance levels, the need for new and better approaches to marketing becomes more urgent. Alan Brown will offer insights from new research on audiences, identify key challenges to be surmounted, and help us set an agenda for innovation and new practices in marketing and audience development. Related professional development sessions will delve into the results from two groundbreaking studies of arts audiences commissioned by the Major University Presenters consortium. Visit www.artsmidwest.org this summer for more information. Profile Alan Brown, principal of WolfBrown, is a leading

researcher and management consultant in the nonprofit arts industry. He has studied audiences, visitors, and patterns of cultural participation in almost every major market in the United States. His work focuses on understanding consumer demand for cultural experiences and on helping cultural institutions, foundations, and agencies to see new opportunities, make informed decisions, and respond to changing conditions. He has authored numerous articles and reports on audience behaviors, trends in cultural participation, engagement practices, and the value system surrounding arts activities, and speaks frequently at national and international conferences.

WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, MEETINGS In addition to the in-depth seminars, the Conference also offers dozens of free professional development sessions where attendees can learn new skills and gain valuable insights on issues relevant to the performing arts through workshops, small-group discussions, and service organization informational meetings. We welcome your ideas for session topics and session leaders for this and future Conferences. Contact Ken Carlson at 608.637.6838 or [email protected] with your ideas and suggestions.

CONSORTIA & BUSINESS MEETINGS Presenter consortia and other organizations schedule meetings at the Conference; presenter consortia conduct block-booking and business discussions, and other service organizations hold membership or business meetings. To schedule a meeting for your consortium or service organization during the Conference, contact Katherine Haugen at 612.341.0755, ext. 28, or [email protected].

Our slate of professional development sessions is evolving daily! Visit www.artsmidwest.org throughout the summer for session descriptions, leaders, and schedules.

Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected]

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PROGRAMS NEW COLLEAGUE CONNECTION

A D V E R TI S I N G IN CONFERENCE P U B LI C ATI O N S

Sign-up deadline: September 10

Ad reservation & artwork deadline: July 16

If you are new to the field or the Conference, join the New Colleague Connection — a program geared toward helping our new colleagues make the most of your Midwest Arts Conference experience.

Increase your visibility with an ad in our print publications, distributed onsite to all attendees. Visit www.artsmidwest.org for details and dimensions. NEW! Attendee List options

Prior to the Conference:

• Sign up when you register or contact Katherine Haugen at 612.341.0755, ext. 28, or [email protected]. • We’ll match you with a mentor who is a veteran of the field and the Conference. • We’ll e-mail you information and resources to help you plan and prepare for the Conference. • Visit www.artsmidwest.org for more information on the New Colleague Connection and the full Conference. Once onsite:

• Attend the New Colleague Connection Orientation to meet your mentor and other new colleagues. • Take advantage of workshops and social events specifically for new colleagues. • Tour the Marketplace when it first opens. • Ask questions and make new connections.

Back outside cover

$600



4-color

Back inside cover

$550



4-color

Front inside cover

$600 SOLD

4-color

Full page

$550



B/W

Half page*

$425



B/W

Quarter page

$275



B/W

Front inside cover

$900 SOLD

4-color

Back outside cover

$900 SOLD

4-color

Back inside cover

$800 SOLD

4-color

Back outside cover

$900 SOLD

4-color

Front inside folder pocket*

$550 SOLD

4-color

Back inside folder pocket*

$550 SOLD

4-color

Program Book options

Mentors needed: We are looking for veteran Midwest

Arts Conference attendees to share their experiences and knowledge with new colleagues at this year’s Conference. For more information on requirements and duties, contact Katherine Haugen at 612.341.0755, ext. 28, or katherine@ artsmidwest.org.

STUDENT PROGRAM

*Horizontal ads. All other ads are vertical.

The Midwest Arts Conference offers students the chance to step outside of the classroom and experience the real-world business of the performing arts. The Student Program serves as a bridge to a productive Conference experience.

Reserving ad space • Eligibility: You must agree to register for and attend

Bring your students and interns with you to the

Midwest Arts Conference. It’s a great way to expand their experience and gives them the chance to learn and work alongside you at one of the largest events of this kind in the country. For more information, visit www.artsmidwest.org or contact Ann Christensen Arndt at 612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected].

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Folder options

the 2008 Midwest Arts Conference. Advertising in Conference publications is a benefit for Conference attendees only. • Ads will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. • We cannot accept requests for specific placement of ads within publications (except for the special 4-color options). • Visit www.artsmidwest.org for more information on creating and submitting an ad. For more information, or to reserve your ad, contact

Ann Christensen Arndt at [email protected] or 612.341.0755, ext. 17.

exhibiting E X H I B I T PA C K A G E R E G I S T R AT I O N

E X H I B I T PA C K A G E O P T I O N S

Assignment lottery registration deadline: June 4

See page 10 for package details and diagrams

See the Marketplace exhibit hall map on pages 10 –11 for the hall layout. Exhibit assignment information will be included in your confirmation packet, which you will receive approximately four weeks after we have received your registration form and payment.

All exhibit package options include:

• Your registration and payment must be received by June 4 to ensure inclusion in the assignment lottery. • Exhibit space will not be reserved without payment. • For each lottery, eligible registrations are randomly selected and exhibit space assigned according to each organization’s placement preferences (or the nearest best choice) until the Marketplace is filled. • If your registration is received by June 4 and you purchased exhibit space at the 2007 Conference, you qualify for the first-round assignment lottery. • If your registration is received by June 4 and you did not purchase exhibit space at the 2007 Conference, you qualify for the second-round assignment lottery. • Arts Midwest has sole discretion in determining eligibility to exhibit and assigning exhibit space. • Although every effort is made to honor individual wishes, final placements are determined by Conference staff. If your registration is received after June 4:

• Exhibit space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. • Check remaining availability before submitting your registration by contacting Ann Christensen Arndt at 612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected].

• Primary registrant fee • Presenter contact information (sent pre- and post- Conference) • Presenter Profile with detailed season, budget, and facility information for registered presenters • Full carpeting in exhibit spaces and aisles • Black table coverings and draping • Wastebaskets

SPEED LEADS Join our popular “speed dating”– style sessions in the Marketplace and start your networking in high gear! You’ll have the opportunity to pitch your artists and/or new works and make connections with a lot of presenters in a short amount of time. Watch your e-mail or visit www.artsmidwest.org this summer for details on how to participate.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS & S E T- U P G U I D E L I N E S • All exhibitors will have the opportunity to add electricity and Internet connections for additional fees. • Storage area is limited to the space underneath your table(s). • All audio/visual presentations in booths must use headphones. • All exhibitors must comply with the Conference’s standards of behavior, as well as the NAPAMA guidelines. (See page 12.)

Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected]

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e x h i b i t packa g e op t i ons

Speed Lead Lounge

1207 1205 1203 1201 1312

8’ h

10’ d

1107 1105 1103 1101

1302 1300

3’ h

Café Tabletop

1003 1001

1000 AISLE 9'

One round clothed table (4’ dia x 30”h) 3 chairs Easel-back table sign (11”w x 8.5”h) Materials on table surface may not extend more than 2’ above tabletop • One 34” h (max.) sign leaned against the side of the table OR one retractable sign (max. 3’ w x 8’ h) allowed • Pop-up displays not allowed • Only one additional chair may be rented for this option; additional furniture is prohibited

Standard Half Booth • $590 • 5’ w x 10’ d • 8’ h back drape • 3’ h side rails w 5’ 

3’ h

10’ d

• One rectangular draped display table (4’ long x 2’ w x 30”h) • 2 chairs • Horizontal sign (77”w), hung from top of 8’ h back drape • Displays over 3’ h may not protrude more than 4’ from the back, draped wall • Pop-up displays up to 5’ w x 8’ h allowed

828A

917 816

817

913 812

813

911 810

811

909 808

809

907 806 905 804

807 805

25 01C-4

901

801 700 701

25 26

25 27A

25 27B

• One rectangular draped display table (8’ long x 2’ w x 30”h) • 2 chairs • Easel-back table sign (11”w x 8.5”h) • Materials on table surface may not extend more than 2’ above tabletop • One retractable sign (max. 3’ w x 8’ h) allowed; may be placed no more than 4’ from back of booth • Pop-up displays not allowed • • • •

• $650

8’ h

1007

SECONDARY ENTRANCE

3’ h 10’ d

’ w

10

10

1106 1104 1102 1100

25 01C-3

• $750 • 10’ w x 10’ d • 3’ h back drape • 3’ h side rails

819

1100 AISLE

C3

Low Profile Full Booth

823 821A 821B

800 AISLE

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• One rectangular draped display table (8’ long x 2’ w x 30”h) • 2 chairs • Horizontal sign (77”w), hung from top of 8’ h back drape • Displays over 3’ h may not protrude more than 4’ from the back, draped wall • Pop-up displays up to 10’ w x 8’ h allowed

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WINDOWS

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• One round clothed hightop table (30”dia x 40”h) • One rectangular draped display table (8’ long x 2’ w x 30”h) • 2 chair-back stools • Horizontal sign (77”w), hung from top of 8’ h back drape • Displays over 3’ h may not protrude more than 4’ from the back, draped wall • Pop-up displays up to 10’ w x 8’ h allowed

• $900 • 10’ w x 10’ d • 8’ h back drape • 3’ h side rails • Premium location

1005A 1005B

Premium Full Booth

1300 AISLE

Details

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223 122 221A 221B 120

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Café Tabletop 4' dia x 30" high café tab

525 424 422B 523 422A 521A 521B 420

423 322 320B 421 320A

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ALL AISLES ARE 10' W (unless otherwise marke

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Lobby 2500 B

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All Day Lounge

REGISTRATION

1413 1415 1417 1419 1421 1423 1425 1427 1429 1431 1433

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429 328

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Standard Full/Half Booth 10'd x 10'w with 8'h back drape 10'd x 5'w with 8'h back drape

128 129

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423 322 320B 421 320A

519 418

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319 218

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517 416

417 316

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225 124

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123 121A 121B

Low Profile Full Booth 10'd x 10'w with 3'h back drape Café Tabletop 4' dia x 30" high café table Premium Full Booth 10'd x 10'w with 8'h back drape, hightop table and display table

117

ALL AISLES ARE 10' WIDE (unless otherwise marked)

115 313 212 210B 311 210A

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Web site:605 www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected] 705 604 504 505 404 405 304 305 204 205 104 105 MEN

WOMEN

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C O N F E R E N C E P O LI C I E S & LI A B ILITY A G R E E M E N T By registering for the Conference, you are certifying that you have read and agree to abide by the following policies and the liability agreement. Standards of Behavior & NAPAMA Guidelines The Midwest Arts Conference strives to offer a professional and collegial environment to conduct business. To help maintain our high standards, the Conference has established basic standards of behavior and adopted NAPAMA’s ethical guidelines: 1. Exhibits should not impinge on neighboring spaces nor should they block or obstruct the view of another booth. 2. Audio-visual equipment should be oriented so as to be viewed from within the exhibit space, not from outside. 3. The aisles should be considered a neutral space in which presenters may circulate freely without being accosted. 4. “Sellers” should not approach “buyers” in front of another seller’s space. 5. Conversations among colleagues should not be interrupted. 6. At educational sessions, showcases, and hospitality events, attendees should not be distracted from the business at hand with sales-oriented conversations. Visit www.napama.org for the complete NAPAMA Ethical Guidelines. In addition, the Conference does not allow: • Artists appearing in character • Live performances, except at Spotlight and independent showcases and sponsorship opportunities featuring a performance Failure to abide by the Conference standards of behavior and NAPAMA guidelines may affect your eligibility to participate in the Midwest Arts Conference. liability agreement Indemnity & Non-liability. Registrant agrees that Arts Midwest, its associates, employees, successors, licensees, and assigns shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising from acts or omissions of the Registrant. Registrant further agrees to indemnify and hold Arts Midwest, its associates, employees, successors, licensees, and assigns harmless from any and all costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), and damages arising out of personal injury, death, or property damage resulting from Registrant’s actions, conduct, or use of the Conference premises. Responsibilities. Registrant warrants that he or she will not infringe at any time during the Conference upon the property right, copyright, patent right, or any other right of any person or entity. Registrant further agrees that he or she shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Conference and exhibition facility. Display. Registrants purchasing exhibit space at the Conference agree: (1) to equip all audio/visual equipment with headphones, (2) to ensure displays do not interfere with or obstruct neighboring exhibit spaces, (3) to not distribute materials or solicit business outside of their exhibit space, (4) to not conduct live performances in the Marketplace exhibit hall, and (5) to comply with display and set-up guidelines outlined on pages 9 and 10. Security. Arts Midwest will retain security for the Marketplace exhibit hall from load-in to load-out. However, Registrant agrees that he or she shall be solely responsible for the security of his or her person and material possessions while at the Conference. Disputes. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. All disputes, claims, or controversies in excess of $7,500.00 arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled through binding arbitration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in the highest court having jurisdiction thereof. Disputes, claims, or controversies less than $7,500.00 will be settled in Hennepin County Conciliation Court, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Registration Information Confirmation Packet. Registrants will receive confirmation packets within four weeks after their registration form is received. All primary registrants will receive an invoice that includes all registrants’ costs for their organization. Attendee Lists. All full registrants will receive Conference attendee lists at no charge. Attendees registered by August 15 will be included on the lists distributed onsite at the Conference; those who register after that date will be included in an addendum distributed post-Conference. Attendee lists will be available on the Arts Midwest Web site beginning September 3 and will be password-accessible; all registered attendees will receive access passwords via e-mail. Note: Attendee lists and contact information are intended solely for use in conducting business onsite at the Conference and may not be transmitted or sold. Cancellations & Refunds. Due to Arts Midwest’s fixed costs, no refund of registration and exhibit package fees is possible after August 15, 2008. If Arts Midwest receives written notice of cancellation on or before August 15, registrants will receive a refund of 50% of their individual registration fees. Exhibitors will receive a 50% refund of their exhibit package fees if Arts Midwest is able to resell the exhibitor’s space. Refunds will be paid after the conclusion of the Conference. Cancellation disqualifies you from receiving attendee benefits and publications. Accessibility & Dietary Needs. All Conference venues are accessible. Please indicate any specific accessibility needs (sign language interpretation, wheelchair accessibility, printed materials in alternative formats) or dietary needs (allergies, vegetarian, Kosher) on your Conference registration form. Advanced notice is required. For additional requests or more information, contact Ann Christensen Arndt at 612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected].

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Office Use Only MAC

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AMT

2008 Midwest Arts Conference

R e g i s t rat i on Form

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.

O r g ani z ation T ype

A dditional R e g istrants

I am/represent a (please check one): Presenting organization Presenting arts council Non-presenting arts council Presenting service organization Non-presenting service organization Exhibiting service organization Exhibitor: self-representing artist Exhibitor: artist management/agency Other: please specify

2 Name of additional Registrant Title Check if this is registrant’s first Midwest Arts Conference Direct Telephone (if different from organization telephone) e-Mail address

Check which meals you will attend to help us guarantee catering amounts. Tickets will be issued based on this information.

O r g ani z ation I nformation

Thurs. Luncheon

Fri. Luncheon

Sat. Brunch

accessibility & dietary needs (see page 12)

3 Organization Name

Name of additional Registrant Title Check if this is registrant’s first Midwest Arts Conference

How many times has your organization attended this Conference? This is our first

2-5

6-9

10 or more Direct Telephone (if different from organization telephone)

Street Address e-Mail address City



State/Province/Country

Organization Telephone



ZIP/postal code

Check which meals you will attend to help us guarantee catering amounts. Tickets will be issued based on this information.

Organization fax



Thurs. Luncheon

Fri. Luncheon

Sat. Brunch

Organization general e-Mail address accessibility & dietary needs (see page 12) ORGANIZATION Web site (Exhibitors: This site will be linked from our Web site.) 4

P O L I C I E S & L iability A g reement PRIMARY 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.

Name of additional Registrant Title Check if this is registrant’s first Midwest Arts Conference Direct Telephone (if different from organization telephone) e-Mail address

Check which meals you will attend to help us guarantee catering amounts. Tickets will be issued based on this information.

Name of Primary Registrant (please print) signature



P rimary R e g istrant

accessibility & dietary needs (see page 12)

1

referral pro g ram

Name of Primary Registrant Title (Primary registrant will receive all invoices.) Check if this is registrant’s first Midwest Arts Conference

Thurs. Luncheon

Fri. Luncheon

Sat. Brunch

(see page 5) I attest that my organization is eligible for this program. Enclosed are both organizations’ registration forms and payments, minus the discount of $75 per organization. If my partner cancels, I agree to pay the full registration fee for my organization.

Direct Telephone (if different from organization telephone)

Partner 1: My organization has previously attended the Midwest Arts Conference.

e-Mail address

Name (please print)

Check which meals you will attend to help us guarantee catering amounts. Tickets will be issued based on this information.

Thurs. Luncheon

Fri. Luncheon

Sat. Brunch

Signature Organization Name

accessibility & dietary needs (see page 12)

Partner 2: My organization has not attended the Midwest Arts Conference in the last six years (2002 – 2007).

We are interested in receiving information about: New Colleague Connection (see page 8) Roommate Connect (see page 5) Volunteering

Name (please print) Signature Organization Name

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Conference Registration All full-Conference registration options below include three continental breakfasts, two luncheons, one brunch, two evening receptions with hors d’oeuvres, and access to all Conference activities. Discount Registration (July 9 in-office deadline) Primary Registrant (Exhibitors: Indicate $0; included with exhibit package.) Additional Registrant(s)

1 registrant x $345 = $ registrant(s) x $290/person = $

Regular Registration (July 10 – August 15 in-office deadline) Primary Registrant (Exhibitors: Indicate $0; included with exhibit package.) Additional Registrant(s)

1 registrant x $385 = $ registrant(s) x $330/person = $

Onsite Registration (August 16 – September 20) Primary Registrant Additional Registrant(s)



1 registrant x $435 = $ registrant(s) x $380/person = $



Student Registration (enclose copy of current student ID)

student(s) x $125/person = $



Bosom Buddy Registration For registrants’ spouses or partners who are NOT attending the Conference in a professional capacity; MAY NOT conduct business.



Name of bosom buddy



Single-Day Registration (Limit one per registrant; good for one day only.) registrant(s) x $185/person = $ Please list single-day registrants on the first page of this form as well as below. Note: Attendees wishing to attend two or more days must purchase a full-Conference registration.



Name of Single-Day registrant

day/Date Attending

S eminar R e g istration

1 registrant x $125 = $

Name of Single-Day registrant

day/Date Attending

Space is limited; please register early.



Pre-Conference Seminars (see page 6 for descriptions; price includes lunch during session) A. The Buzz about Branding for the Arts



registrant(s) x $150/person = $



B. Click My Blog/Video/Podcast



registrant(s) x $150/person = $



Name of Person Attending

Name of Person Attending

Seminar A B (circle one)

Seminar A B (circle one)

A d v ertisin g

(see page 8 for more information)

Program Book

Full page ($550)

Half page ($425)

Quarter page ($275)



Front inside cover ($900) SOLD

Back outside cover ($900) SOLD

Back inside cover ($800) SOLD

Folder Attendee List

Front inside pocket ($550) SOLD

Back inside pocket ($550) SOLD

Back outside cover ($900) SOLD

Front inside cover ($600) SOLD

Back inside cover ($550)

Back outside cover ($600)

$

Guest Pass You may invite a guest who is not registered for the Conference to any or all of the following social events at the cost indicated. Guests are NOT allowed to attend any other Conference events. (Note: If you are registered for the Conference, please do not complete this section for yourself, as all of these events are included in your registration fee.) Wednesday Opening-Night Party ($20) $ guest Total Thursday Breakfast ($10) Luncheon ($20) Friday Breakfast ($10) Plenary Session & Luncheon ($20) Saturday Brunch ($15) Closing-Night Party ($15) name of guest

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E xhibitors O nly Exhibitor assignment lottery registration deadline is June 4. After that date, remaining exhibit space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. (See page 9.)

A. Package Selection

(see Marketplace exhibit hall map on pages 10 – 11) • Indicate your exhibit space number preferences and how you would like your sign to read. • Please indicate if you have a preference to be (or to NOT be) located near another exhibitor. • If you select packages of different costs, please make your payment by credit card to facilitate payment processing.



1. Exhibit space preferences: 1st choice



2. Sign should read:



3. My organization will purchase this type of package: ( Note: Each price includes the cost of one individual registration )

2nd choice

3rd choice

4th choice



Premium Full Booth (10’ w x 10’ d booth with 8’ h back drape; premium location)

x $900 = $







Standard Full Booth (10’ w x 10’ d booth with 8’ h back drape)



x $775 = $







Low Profile Full Booth (10’ w x 10’ d booth with 3’ back drape)



x $750 = $







Café Tabletop (4’ dia x 30” h café table)



x $650 = $







Standard Half Booth (5’ w x 10’ d booth with 8’ h back drape)



x $590 = $







package Total

B. Complimentary Presenter Mailing & E-mail Addresses



Date preference (check one):





Presenters registered as of July 9 (e-mailed on July 11)





Presenters registered as of August 15 (e-mailed on August 19)

C. Artist Discipline, Fee Range, & Roster Information

This information is collected and distributed to registered presenters, similar to how presenters provide profile information on themselves, their venues, and their seasons for the benefit of exhibitors.



1. Check the discipline(s) that best describe your or your artists’ primary work (choose all that apply): Dance:



Ballet

Ethnic/Folk

Jazz

Modern

Music:

Chamber



Orchestral

Theater:

General

Youth Oriented

Choral

world

Jazz

New/Experimental

Popular

Solo/Recital

Youth Oriented

folk

Avant Garde

Ethnic/Folk

Musical Theater

Opera

Youth Oriented



2. List the fee range for your performances (for individual artists) OR entire roster (for artist managers/agents):





Lowest fee: $

Highest fee: $

3. Number of artists/ensembles on your roster:

D. Independent Showcasing & Group Independent Showcasing

(see page 3) Please indicate if you are interested in receiving information on independent showcasing and/or on receiving contact information for other organizations interested in coordinating a group independent showcase.



Independent showcasing

Group independent showcasing

E. Artist-in-the-Hall Pass

This pass allows artists who are represented by an artist manager/agent in the Marketplace to meet presenters on an informal basis at their managers’/agents’ exhibits. NOTE: The Artist-in-the-Hall pass does NOT allow the artist access to any other Conference events and is limited to one pass per artist. Good for one day only.



Artist’s Name





day/Date Attending



Artist’s Name





day/Date Attending





artist(s) x $50/person = $

please continue to next page for total amount due, payment options, and the presenter profile.

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T otal A mount D ue

(add all costs on the preceding pages)

$

• Subtract $75 from your total if you are participating in the Referral Program (see page 5). • Accounts must be paid in full prior to attending the Conference.

Payment M ethod

VISA

Card Number

MasterCard

Check enclosed (must be made payable to Arts Midwest)





Expiration Date



Signature of cardholder

Name of cardholder (please print)

P resenters O nly Presenter Profile A profile of your presenting venue will be made available to Conference exhibitors, who use this information to research presenters and venues. If your organization does not present performances, please do not complete this section. facility information

Disciplines Presented (please check all that apply)

Facility 1

Facility Name



Stage Size



Stage Type



Seating Capacity

wide x

deep

Facility 2

Facility Name



Stage Size



Stage Type



Seating Capacity

wide x

deep

Facility Name



Stage Size



Stage Type



Seating Capacity

Season Opens (month)



season Closes (month)

Ethnic/Folk



Jazz

Modern







Youth Oriented

Music:

Chamber







world

Jazz







New/Experimental

Orchestral







Popular

Solo/Recital







Youth Oriented

folk

Choral

Theater:

General

Avant Garde







Ethnic/Folk

Musical Theater







Opera

Youth Oriented



wide x

deep

Season & Booking Information

Ballet



Do you offer educational and/or residency programs?

Facility 3

Dance:



Booking Completed by (month)



do you Block Book? Yes No



do you block book mid-week? Yes No



what is the highest individual artist fee your organization pays?

Yes No

SEASON SUMMARY Please total the amount spent on artist fees and the number of events presented in your most recently completed fiscal year, and then break those totals down by discipline. fiscal year began

fiscal year ended



Artist FeeS # of events

fiscal year total





$



Dance





$



Music





$



Theater





$



Musical Theater/opera

$

under $1,000

$5,001 – $10,000

$1,000 – $2,500

$10,001 – $20,000



Youth Oriented





$

$2,501 – $5,000

more than $20,000



Other:





$

Send completed registration form (pages 13–16) with payment to Arts Midwest: FAX Via fax: 612.341.0902

Via mail: 2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55408-1954

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To confirm receipt of your registration, please e-mail [email protected].

dates & deadlines All submission deadlines are in-office, NOT postmark, deadlines. June 4

Exhibitor assignment lottery registration deadline (registration and payment must be received); exhibit space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis after this date July 9 Discount registration deadline July 14 Independent showcase listings due for print and online publications July 16 Ad reservation and artwork deadline for Program Book, Folder, and Attendee List August 15 Regular registration deadline ONLY onsite registrations accepted after this date; fee increases Referral Program registration deadline Written cancellation deadline (for 50% refund) August 18 Cut-off date for discounted room rate at Kansas City Marriott Downtown (based on remaining availability) September 17– 20 Midwest Arts Conference at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and Kansas City Convention Center

contact information Topic Accessibility & dietary needs Advertising Consortia & business meetings Exhibitor services Exhibit space rental & Marketplace exhibit hall General Conference questions Marketing, planning, & logistics New Colleague Connection Presenter mailing & e-mail addresses Professional development sessions Referral Program Registration Roommate Connect Scholarships for presenters Service organization program update meertings Showcasing (Spotlight and independent) Sponsorship Student Program Volunteering

Contact Name Ann Christensen Arndt Ann Christensen Arndt Katherine Haugen Sharon Sandvik at Brede Exposition Services: 612.378.6522 or 800.888.EXPO (3976); Fax: 612.331.8830; [email protected] Ann Christensen Arndt Ann Christensen Arndt & Kirstin Russell Angela Urbanz Katherine Haugen Ann Christensen Arndt Ken Carlson (content) & Katherine Haugen (logistics) Ann Christensen Arndt Ann Christensen Arndt Ann Christensen Arndt Ann Christensen Arndt Katherine Haugen Ann Christensen Arndt Colleen McLaughlin Ann Christensen Arndt Katherine Haugen

Arts Midwest Conference Staff Angela Urbanz, Conference director Ann Christensen Arndt, Conference associate Ken Carlson, program director Katherine Haugen, program associate Kirstin Russell, Conference intern Colleen McLaughlin, director of development

E-Mail [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Arts Midwest 2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408-1954 www.artsmidwest.org [email protected]

Phone: 612.341.0755 Fax: 612.341.0902 TTY: 612.822.2956

Telephone 612.341.0755, 612.341.0755, 608.637.6838 612.341.0755, 612.341.0755, 612.341.0755,

ext. 23 ext. 17 ext. 28 ext. 53 ext. 52

Arts Midwest is committed to using environmentally friendly practices whenever possible. This recyclable publication is printed with soy-based inks on paper containing post-consumer recycled fibers.

Design: Joseph D.R. O’Leary at VetoDesignUSA.com • Editing: Katherine Haugen • Printing: Custom Color

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Join us in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 21st annual Midwest Arts Conference, where you will: • • •

Expand your network of performing arts colleagues and resources Learn new skills and gain valuable insights into issues relevant to the performing arts Discover artists in the Marketplace exhibit hall and at live performances

Arts Midwest

2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408-1954