Annual Meeting Professional Development Sessions

Musicians for Overdose Prevention

Tuesday, June 10th at 1:30p-2:15p

The opioid crisis is so widespread that it can no longer be overlooked. Musicians for Overdose Prevention located in Black Mountain, NC, is dedicated to distributing Narcan/Naloxone, a life-saving opioid-blocker, to performing artists and the presenting venues that support them. With your help, we can expand their impact even further in 2025. Free Naloxone kits will be distributed to session attendees along with training on how to administer the medicine in an emergency situation.

Presented By: John (JP) Kennedy)

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Session 2A | Creating a Successful Season

Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00a-10:00a | Thalian Hall

This session will help presenters gain practical knowledge in building a compelling and successful season of performances while also providing strategies for introducing and promoting lesser-known or emerging artists to their communities.

Panel Discussion | Meet the Panelists Below:

Justin Dionne (Cain Center for the Arts)

Jeremy Summers (UNCW)

Maureen Daly (Town of Fuquay-Varina)

Rae Geoffrey (Wortham Center for the Performing Arts)

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Session 2B | Improving the Business of the Arts

Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00a-10:00a | Thalian Hall

This session aims to provide artists with strategies to build strong, lasting relationships with presenters and negotiate fair, sustainable pricing for their work. Participants will leave the session with practical tools to improve their business practices, enhance communication with key stakeholders, and ensure mutually beneficial agreements.

Panel Discussion | Meet the Panelists Below:

Kris Kaminski (ECE Touring)

John Brown (John Brown Music Group)

Dave Klibanow (DLW Storyteller)

Jerry Ross (Harmony Artists)

Arts Advocacy in a Politically Charged Climate

Wednesday, June 11th at 10:30-11:30a | Thalian Hall

This session will provide NCPC members with updates on federal and state ticketing legislation designed to increase transparency, protect consumers from counterfeit and overpriced tickets, and hold illegal ticket sellers accountable. Additionally, the session will equip arts professionals, educators, and artists with strategies to effectively advocate for the arts in today's politically charged climate.

Presented By: Nata McGaha

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