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ArtsMarket 2024 Event Information

The NCPC Board of Directors in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council, cordially invites you to join us for ArtsMarket 2024, an extraordinary gathering that guarantees numerous networking opportunities, professional development, captivating showcases, and a few special surprises as well! ArtsMarket 2024 will be hosted at the Carolina Theatre, the Durham Convention Center, and the Durham Armory, all located in the heart of beautiful Durham, NC.

Join us and expand your network, discover inspiring talent, and foster collaborations that are sure to bring artists and audiences together throughout the southeast and beyond!

Conference Schedule | Event Activities | Professional Development | Meet the Showcase Artists | ArtsMarket Sponsorships

Travel & Accommodations | Conference Policies | Exhibitor Information | Registration Information | Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

Contact the ArtsMarket Team

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Thank you to our ArtsMarket 2024 Event Sponsors!

Conference Schedule

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Event Activities

Mentor/Mentee Meeting

Monday, October 21st at 1:00pm in the Carolina Theatre Connie Moses Ballroom

We invite all of our ArtsMarket mentors and mentees to meet ahead of our New Colleague information session. This is your opportunity to meet in-person and connect before all of the event activities begin!

New Colleague Welcome Session and Tour

Monday, October 21st at 1:30pm in the Carolina Theatre Connie Moses Ballroom

We invite new presenters and all first time ArtsMarket attendees to join representatives from the NC Arts Council, South Arts, NAPAMA, and NCPC for an informational session where you will learn how to best navigate ArtsMarket and gain tips and tools that will enhance your conference experience. Please Note: Attendance is optional. Please sign up to attend this session when you register for the conference.

Professional Development Sessions

Monday, October 21st at 2:45pm and 3:50pm in the Carolina Theatre. See below for more information.

Professional Development Session One | Monday, October 21st at 2:45 pm in the Carolina Theatre

Participants will select the session of their choice to attend

Professional Development Session 1A, Carolina Theatre Connie Moses Ballroom, Floor 2

Session Title: Marketing Mastery: New Ad Strategies and AI Tools to Sell More Tickets

Presented by: Bryant Chappell, Rockhouse Partners & Jared McEntire, Etix's Director of Product Marketing

Session Description: In the session's first half, Rockhouse Partners' Bryant Chappell will break down the latest and greatest digital ad strategies for selling live event tickets. He’ll examine how ad platforms – like Meta and Google – have drastically changed how their ads are optimized and served. Additionally, new privacy standards and state laws have greatly limited these ad platforms' ability to track and target users. All of these changes have made ads less effective compared to just a few short years ago. Bryant will discuss how to approach our advertising reality head-on and offer new practices paired with proven marketing concepts to help increase ticket sales. Next, join Etix's Director of Product Marketing, Jared McEntire, in a demystifying examination of Artificial Intelligence models. He’ll explore real-world strategies for how the latest AI tools can save time, boost efficiency, and offer innovative (and sometimes surprising) solutions to navigate today's business ecosystem without sacrificing your unique creativity.

Professional Development Session 1B, Carolina Theatre Donor Lounge, Floor 3

Session Title: Digital Accessibility 101

Presented by: Sarah Clark, Digital Marketing Strategist / Ablr

Session Description: Join Ablr for an insightful session on the fundamentals of digital accessibility. In this workshop, we'll explore the importance of creating inclusive digital experiences that cater to all users, including those with disabilities. Here you'll learn about the principles of accessibility, common barriers users face, and a few practical strategies for designing and developing accessible digital content. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with essential knowledge to make your digital content more accessible to everyone.

Professional Development Session Two | Monday, October 21st at 3:50 pm in the Carolina Theatre

Participants will select the session of their choice to attend

Professional Development Session 2A, Carolina Theatre Connie Moses Ballroom, Floor 2

Session Title: Ten Powerful Marketing Secrets to Maximize Your Family Programming Success Panel Discussion, facilitated by Stephen Sunderlin, Producing Artistic Director, Vital Theatre Company, Inc.

Session Description: Discover ten proven marketing strategies designed to enhance your family programming by engaging audiences, building loyalty, and driving growth. Learn practical tactics to create memorable experiences, foster community, and elevate your organization’s impact. Roundtable discussion to identify and share best practices for all theaters with family programming.

Featured Panelists:

Stephen Sunderlin, Producing Artistic Director, Vital Theatre Company, Inc.
Debra Horton, Center Specialist, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts
Joey D. Bennett, Director, Cole Auditorium Richmond Community College

Professional Development Session 2B, Carolina Theatre Donor Lounge, Floor 3

Session Title: Essential Tour Strategy: A 55-Minute Guide Panel Discussion facilitated by Shana Tucker / ChamberSoul cellist, singer-songwriter, composer, citizen artist, teaching artist, arts administrator. Co-presented by NCPC and Triangle ArtWorks.

Session Description: Join us for a dynamic 55-minute panel discussion where performing artists will gain invaluable insights from a diverse panel of industry experts on how to develop a routed tour framework. Whether you're an emerging artist seeking guidance or a seasoned professional looking to refine your strategy, this workshop offers practical tips, real-world experiences, and collaborative dialogue to help you chart your course for your tour and consider the value of building your artist-presenter network. This session brings collective professional perspectives from an independent artist, a nonprofit venue presenter, a for-profit venue presenter, and a seasoned booking agent. From navigating the intricacies of planning and scheduling to optimizing performance opportunities to creating a budget, this discussion will crash-course the nuts and bolts of crafting successful tour routes.

Featured Panelists:

Rae Geoffrey, Managing Director, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts (Asheville, NC)
Heather LaGarde, Founder/Co-owner, Haw River Ballroom (Saxapahaw, NC)
Jennifer Morris, Partner, Siegel Artist Management
Christian Tamburr, Percussionist/Vibraphonist, Founder/Producer, Icons of Jazz Series & Sonic Leadership “MBA in a Day” Serie

Opening Plenary & Dinner

October 21st at 5:00pm at the Durham Armory

Join us for a seated opening night dinner at the beautiful Durham Armory. We've planned an event filled with delicious food catered by Bruce Davis with On Board Catering, networking opportunities and a featured opening plenary titled "Come As You Are," given by NC based actor, playwright and arts educator Mike Wiley. Mike will discuss standing in the gap in a divided world, giving audiences what they want to hear while simultaneously giving them what they need to feel. Mike's insightful address will remind all of us - artists, agents and presenters - to trust, embrace and challenge each other in this powerful, life-changing work that we do.

After Showcase Gathering

October 21st 10:30pm at The Table South Kitchen & Bar / Durham Marriott

Let's keep the party going with our after-showcase gatherings! Following our Monday night showcase, ArtsMarket attendees are invited to attend our after-showcase gathering. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and enjoy some time together once the curtains have closed. Please note: While NCPC has arranged this event, participants will be responsible for drinks consumed during the gathering.

VIP Sponsor Lunch (Annual NCPC & ArtsMarket Event Sponsors only)

October 22nd at 12:45pm at the Durham Armory

Champagne, Charcuterie & Conversation: A Networking Event

October 22nd at 4:15pm-5:30pm at the Durham Armory

Performing arts touring and presenting has always been a relationship business—never more so than in this economy. Trusted relationships are essential to every presenter, artist, agent, vendor or service organization. During this fun-filled networking event, participants will gather together and spend time exchanging information and insights while sipping on champagne (or something bubbly), snacking on charcuterie, and maybe even winning some exciting giveaways!

Dine-Arounds in Downtown Durham

October 22nd at 5:30pm in Downtown Durham

Join us to dine around downtown Durham ahead of our evening showcase block. NCPC dine-arounds are informal dinners hosted at local restaurants. Dine-arounds offer a unique opportunity for networking, engaging conversations, and peer learning. Stay turned for more information on how to sign up for your dine-around!

Presenters Closing Night Dinner at Bull McCabe's

October 23rd at 6:00pm

As we close out ArtsMarket 2024, we invite our presenters to join us for a closing night dinner. This event is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow presenters ahead of the upcoming Fall Block Booking Meeting.

Fall Block Booking Meeting Information (Presenters Only)

October 24th, 2024 from 8:30am-3:00pm at the Durham Armory. This meeting is for presenters only.

Click here to learn more and register now!

Meet Our Showcase Artists

Showcase A Featured Artists

Showcase B Featured Artists

Showcase C Featured Artists

Showcase D Featured Artists

TYA Showcase Featured Artists

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ArtsMarket Sponsorship Opportunities

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NCPC is excited to invite you to become an ArtsMarket 2024 conference sponsor!

More than just a conference, ArtsMarket is a dynamic platform where community, creativity, and commerce converge. Tailored sponsorship packages await, carefully crafted to cater to your organization's needs, ensuring maximum impact and value. Want to customize your sponsorship? We are happy to work with you! Let's collaborate to craft an indelible experience that lingers long after the curtains close.

For detailed information please click below to access our available sponsorship opportunities button below to learn more!

Click to Access ArtsMarket 2024 Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Travel & Accommodation Information

AIRPORT:

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 mins from downtown Durham and hotels.

HOTELS:

Durham Marriott City Center Hotel (block sold out)

$229/night + tax
Discounted valet parking $15/day
Group Rate Reservation Link: CLICK HERE

Last Day to Book: Sept. 20

21C Museum Hotel (rooms still available)

$199/night + tax
Valet parking $30/day
Group Rate Reservation Link: CLICK HERE

Guests will book as an “Attendee” to make their reservations. Please note, the links will only allow guests to make reservations within the contracted dates 10/20-10/23/24.

If you would like to extend your reservation to include shoulder nights, you can reach out to Emily Williams at 919.956.6714 or emily.williams@21chotels.com after setting up your initial reservation through the link.

Last Day to Book: Sept. 20

Unscripted Hotel Durham (block sold out)

$189/night + tax

Parking $25/day

Group Rate Reservation Link: CLICK HERE

If you would like to extend your reservation, you can reach out to Brett Hartman at brett.hartmann@unscriptedhotels.com after setting up your initial reservation through the link.

Last Day to Book: Sept. 21

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Conference Parking

If you are attending the conference during the daytime only (not staying overnight in a hotel) then you may purchase a discounted parking pass for one or all of the conference dates when registering. The Durham Center Parking Garage (directly across the W. Morgan street) is offering ArtsMarket attendees a special (one-time use per day only) parking pass for $10 per day. This is not for multiple in and out privileges. When registering for the conference, please be sure to indicate if you would like to purchase a pass, and for which day(s) so that one or more can be provided to you.

Airport Transportation Options

Skylink Shuttle is offering ArtsMarket attendees the following airport shuttle prices as an "ArtsMarket Special." Skyline Shuttle will pick you up at the airport and transport you to ANY downtown Durham hotel. Pricing is as follows: $45 (1^st Passenger) and $5 for each additional passenger if you are picked up as a group.

Please Note: Airport shuttle services are NOT included with your registration. Transportation costs and arrangements will be the responsibility of the conference attendee. ArtsMarket attendees are not obligated to use Skylink Shuttle and are welcome to use Uber or any other preferred mode of transportation.

Reservations for the airport shuttle can be made by clicking here. Use the discount code ArtsMarket2024 when making your reservation. To see pricing information, click here.

CLICK HERE for a printable map of the Carolina Theatre, Durham Convention Center & Marriott layout.

Conference Policies

The following policies apply to every aspect of the registrant’s participation in the ArtsMarket conference. Attendees who are not in compliance with the conference policies, and do not comply when asked to do so by conference staff, may be removed from ArtsMarket at conference leadership’s discretion with no refunds.

Standards of Behavior

ArtsMarket and the NC Presenters Consortium adhere to the ethical guidelines set forth by the North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA) at www.napama.org/codeofethics, and expects all conference attendees to do the same.

To ensure a professional and collegial conference, ArtsMarket has also established the following standards of behavior:

All registrants are expected to conduct business only with other registered attendees.
Exhibitors should not solicit presenters outside of their designated exhibitor booth or table space—including exhibit hall aisles, hallways, and common spaces.
Conversations and meetings in the exhibit hall should not be interrupted.
Mobile devices should be set to silent mode and conference attendees should refrain from receiving and placing calls during conference events and programs.
Conference participants are expected to exhibit professionalism, exemplary audience behavior, and respect for the artists during showcases. This includes minimizing conversation, entering and exiting the theater during breaks, and the refraining from cell phone and computer use during performances.
ArtsMarket is committed to providing a harassment-free conference for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, age, religion, political affiliation, or physical appearance. ArtsMarket and the NC Presenters Consortium do not tolerate harassment of conference participants or staff in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the conference staff and you will be provided a safe space to make your report. You may also contact theater, hotel, or convention center staff and ask to be put in touch with the conference coordinator Sharon Moore at 919.818.6419.

Accessibility

All ArtsMarket venues are ADA compliant. If additional formats, auxiliary aids, or services are necessary for all individuals to participate in the conference, requests should be submitted at the time of registration or at least two weeks in advance of the conference.

Independent Showcases

ArtsMarket does not facilitate independent showcases. Independent showcases are prohibited from being arranged or scheduled at any time concurrent with official conference activities, and are not permitted in any space on the Carolina Theatre, Durham Marriott or Durham Convention Center premises at any time during the three days of the conference.

Security/Liability

Conference attendees are responsible for the security of their own valuables, including equipment. The exhibit hall doors will be locked when the hall is not open. Registrants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Durham Convention Center, The Carolina Theatre, the NC Arts Council, and the NC Presenters Consortium and its contractors, employees, board of directors, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, losses, expenses, theft, damage, and injuries to persons resulting from any act, omission, or negligence on the part of the registrant.

General

Registrants understand that ArtsMarket makes no guarantees of any kind with regard to attendance at the conference.

Registrant gives ArtsMarket permission to photograph and video/audio record conference attendees and to use the same in ArtsMarket and NC Presenters Consortium’s publications, promotions, and other media. Registrant understands that ArtsMarket has exclusive rights to these visual and audio recordings.

No weapons of any kind are allowed at the ArtsMarket conference or any of the conference facilities or events.

Ticket Pricing and Registration Information

- ArtsMarket 2024 Early Registration is OPEN -

Early Registration for Annual Sponsors, Partners & Showcase Artists: OPEN NOW!

Priority Registration for NCPC Members: Begins Thursday, July 11, 2024

Registration for Non-Members: Begins Friday, July 26th, 2024

Early Bird Registration from June 26th through August 9th, 2024

- ArtsMarket 2024 Ticket Types and Pricing -

Ticket Type	Early Bird Pricing	Regular Rate
*Presenter Tickets*
NC Presenter Member, First Delegate	$400	$450
NC Presenter Member, Additional Delegate	$350	$375
Outside NC Presenter Member, First Delegate	$425	$450
Outside NC Presenter Member, Additional Delegate	$375	$400
Presenter, Non-Member, First Delegate	$600	$650
Presenter, Non-Member, Additional Delegate	$500	$550
*Exhibitor Tickets*
Exhibitor Member, First Delegate	$500	$550
Exhibitor Member, Additional Delegate	$350	$400
Exhibitor Non-Member, First Delegate	$900	$950
Exhibitor Non-Member, Additional Delegate	$600	$650
*Additional Tickets Types*
Independent Artist Table Share (Application Required; NCPC Membership Required)	--	$250
ArtsMarket Day Pass for October 22, 2024 Only	--	$200
Student Day Pass for October 22, 2024 Only	--	$100

*See our event registration page for all pricing information*

- ArtsMarket 2024 Registration Deadlines and Cancellation Policy by Attendee Type -

Exhibitor Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 12th OR until all exhibit tables are sold.

Cancellation/Refunds for Exhibitors

Requests for refunds on or before Monday, September 23, 2024 will be honored, less a 30% processing fee. Such requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be available for exhibitors after Monday, September 23, 2024.

Presenters Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Cancellation/Refunds for Presenters
Requests for refunds on or before Friday, October 4, 2024 will be honored, less a 30% processing fee. Such requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be available for presenters after Friday, October 4th, 2024.

Showcase Artists: Live, Virtual and TYA Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Cancellation/Refunds for Showcase Artists
Showcase cancellation and requests for production fee and/or exhibit table refunds on or before Thursday, August 22, 2024 will be honored, less a 30% processing fee. Such requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be available for showcase artists after Thursday, August 22, 2024.

ArtsMarket Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

Presenters:

ArtsMarket One Day Pass: Smaller presenting organizations may choose to attend ArtsMarket using the one-day pass. This pass is offered for Tuesday, October 22nd only.
Artistic Planning Grants: Southern presenters may apply for a Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grant from South Arts if they have NOT attended ArtsMarket before. These grants offer up to $1,000 to support artistic planning and the professional development needs of Southern presenters, programmers or curators.

Independent Artists:

NCPC ArtsMarket Artist Table Share: NCPC will designate two tables in the exhibit hall that may be shared by independent artists who are experiencing hardship. Six spots will be available (3 artists per table) Artists may apply individually through NCPC for one of these table spaces. This opportunity is open to current NCPC independent artist members (without representation). Applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Click here to apply .
Artist Support Grant: North Carolina artists may apply for an Artist Support Grant funded by the North Carolina Arts Council. This program provides the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions.
Artists Career Grant: Artists who are residents of the South Arts Region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee may apply for an Artist Career Opportunity Grant with South Arts. Artists can apply for up to $2,000 to take advantage of a milestone career opportunity.

Contact the ArtsMarket Team

Please use the contact information below to reach out to any of our NCPC and ArtsMarket team members:

Sharon Moore | ArtsMarket Conference Coordinator | artsmarket@ncpresenters.org

Tracy Francis | Showcase Production Manager | showcase@ncpresenters.org

Bunny Nash | Exhibit Services Coordinator | expoinfo@ncpresenters.org

Cathy Gouge | Registration Coordinator & NCPC Executive Director | ncpcdirector@ncpresenters.org, 828.949.4099 Ext 1

MaryJo Birschbach | NCPC Communications & Development Manager | marketing@ncpresenters.org, 828.949.4099 Ext 2

Brooke Gustafson | NCPC Arts Administration Intern | intern@ncpresenters.org

This project was funded in part by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

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