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The North Carolina Presenters Consortium (NCPC) is a non-profit membership association of professional performing arts presenting organizations and industry professionals from NC, throughout the Southeast and across the country. NCPC advances the performing arts through collaboration, shared resources and professional development.

NCPC is a valuable resource network for presenters, agents, artists, vendors, and service providers. As one of the largest and most active consortia throughout the southeast region, we provide access to a vibrant region-wide arts scene and a pool of friendly colleagues who have collectively amassed decades of experience in the industry.

 We work hard to serve and support presenters, agents, artists and service providers and to ensure that the business of the arts can be done in a thoughtful and supportive way. Click the video on the right to learn more about what our members love about being a part of NCPC.

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All Member Benefits

NCPC Membership for Presenters

Presenting organizations must meet the following criteria:

Proof of 501c3 status
Presenting at least 3 events featuring professional touring artists/companies per year
Presentation of cultural-based programming being among the organization's primary purposes

Also eligible are emerging not-for-profit presenting organizations which present fewer than three events yearly or are in the process of establishing or further developing a broader presenting program (contact the Executive Director to discuss).

NCPC Membership for Non-Presenters

Agents, independent artists, vendors, and industry-related service providers are invited to join, too!

These "non-presenter" members play a crucial role in the successful functioning of our organization. They are instrumental in maintaining the thriving cultural ecosystem of our state, and benefit from the opportunities for communication and face-to-face interaction provided by NCPC. Agents, artists, vendors, and service providers have access to NCPC's private listserv and are invited to all association meetings and events, except for block booking meetings.

NEW for 2024! Professional Speaker Membership Category

NCPC is pleased to announce the addition of a new membership category to our NCPC community: Professional Speakers. This exclusive category caters to professional lecturers, motivational speakers, authors, and humorists who truly excel in their respective fields, captivating audiences with their knowledge and charisma at conferences, community organizations, colleges, and universities.

Who qualifies for a Professional Speakers membership? This new category of artist includes those who are experts on a particular subject matter.

• Professional Lecturers: renowned experts delivering insightful and educational talks.
• Motivational Speakers: inspirational individuals who empower and uplift audiences.
• Authors: accomplished writers with knowledge to share on a particular subject matter
• Humorists: entertaining speakers who infuse humor into their presentations

What sets our Professional Speakers category apart?

As one of the only presenting consortia offering this type of membership, NCPC offers professional speakers unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and visibility. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, the Professional Speakers category is designed to elevate your influence and impact within your chosen subject matter.