NCPC Annual Meeting 2023…with a side of beach!June 12-14
hosted by the Wilson Center in Wilmington, NC.
The NCPC Board of Directors invites you to join them for high tides and good vibes at the 2023 Annual Meeting in beautiful Wilmington, NC! Get inspired and “seas each day” by exchanging ideas with colleagues, attending professional development sessions, hearing artist/agent pitches, and seeing live showcases.
REGISTRATION FEE: $235
Additional Monday night dinner guest $25
*AT THIS TIME ALL AGENT/ARTIST PITCH SPOTS ARE FULL*
Registration fee includes:
- All activities and professional development sessions
- Opening reception plus 3 meals -
Monday dinner - bring a guest!
Tuesday lunch at the beach
Wednesday breakfast
- Live "Sponsor Spotlight" Showcases at the historic Thalian Hall
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Monday 6/12
3:30-4:30pm - Registration Check-in & Opening Reception
4:30-6:00 - NCPC Annual Business Meeting
6:00-7:00 - Evening Dinner (guests are welcome)
7:00-7:15 - Walk over to Thalian Hall
7:30-9:00 - "Sponsor Spotlight" Live Showcases
Tuesday 6/13
7:00-9:00am - Breakfast on your own
9:15am - Check-in for carpooling to the beach at the Wilson Center
9:30-10:00 - Travel to the beach
10:15-12:00 - Artist/Agent pitches at the Lumina
12:00-1:30pm - Lunch/Networking/Beach
1:45 - Travel back to the Wilson Center
2:15-3:30 - PD Session 1 - choose one
1. Making a Living Making Art: How to go from "Can I survive" to "Watch me thrive!" - Jeremy Davis & Clay Johnson 2. Arts NC & Arts Advocacy: How to Speak Up - Nate McGaha
3:45-4:30 - PD Session 2
New Paradigms for the New Reality of the Performing Arts (panel discussion) - Mr. Mojo
4:40-5:30 - Wine Tour of the Wilson Center
5:30 - Dinner on your own/Dine-arounds
Wednesday 6/14
8:30-9:30am - Breakfast & Round table Discussions
9:45-10:30 - PD Session 3
Securing Great Directors, Running Productive Boards (panel discussion) - Shane Fernando
10:45-11:30 - Closing Plenary: With US in Mind: the necessity of rethinking community engagement - Dasan Ahanu
11:30 - Wrap up and adjourn
AIRPORT:
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) - 5 mins from downtown and hotels.
LODGING OPTIONS:
Embassy Suites Wilmington (Hilton) (4 minute walk to the Wilson Center)
$239 Standard Suite per night + tax & parking
$259 Riverview Suite per night + tax & parking
Breakfast included
Group rate reservation link - CLICK HERE
Last day to book: May 13th
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown (5 minute walk to the Wilson Center)
$169-179 per night + tax & parking
Does not include breakfast
Group rate reservation link - CLICK HERE
Last day to book: May 16th
Aloft Hotel Wilmington (4 minute walk to the Wilson Center)
$199 per night + tax & parking
Does not include breakfast
Group rate reservation link - CLICK HERE
Last day to book: May 12th
This project was funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources .
