Association of Performing Arts Professionals

Put your brand at the center of the performing arts industry's premier annual gathering.

APAP|NYC convenes presenters, artists, agents, producers, venues, and service providers from across the globe for five days of networking, discovery, and business. Sponsorship opportunities help organizations expand their reach, build meaningful industry connections, and engage directly with arts professionals throughout the conference experience.

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Why sponsor APAP|NYC?

APAP|NYC offers direct access to a highly engaged professional audience. Each year, APAP welcomes 3,000+ attendees representing all 50 U.S. states and nearly 30 other countries, to its five-day-long flagship conference, featuring 1,000+ performance showcases, a 300+ exhibitors, and dozens of strategy and resource sessions, networking opportunities and special events.

Sponsorship opportunities can help your organization:

  • Increase brand visibility across the performing arts field
  • Connect with key decision-makers
  • Position your organization alongside a trusted industry event
  • Demonstrate support for the arts community
  • Maintain visibility before, during, and after the conference

Conference Sponsorship Levels

We offer a variety of APAP|NYC sponsorship tiers, each with its own set of opportunities and benefits. More sponsorship levels are coming soon!

Sustaining Sponsor — $10,000

Sustaining Sponsors choose from:

  • Opening Plenary
  • Opening Reception
  • Networking Lounge
  • Wifi/Lanyards
  • Closing Plenary
  • Discovery Zone

Additional benefits include broad recognition across the conference website and app, and conference e-newsletter, plus items such as one full conference registration, banner or video placement on the online platform, one sponsored email to APAP Membership, select year-round event recognition, complimentary EXPO booth inclusion, access to the Hilton Hospitality Suite, invitation to a VIP event, and a complimentary one-year APAP membership.

Supporting Sponsor — $5,000

Supporting Sponsors choose from:

  • Conference Daily Email Series (5 total)
  • Accessibility
  • Coffee Station
  • Coat Check

Additional benefits include sponsor recognition during plenary sessions, website and platform logo placement, conference e-newsletter inclusion, and additional conference map and app benefits.

Contributing Sponsor — $2,500

Contributing Sponsors choose from:

  • Volunteer T-Shirts
  • Charging Station
  • Media Wall Video

Additional benefits include include logo placement on the website, conference e-newsletter inclusion, and plenary recognition.

Participating Sponsor — $1,500

Participating Sponsors choose from:

  • Advertising Bundle
  • Signage Bundle

Additional benefits include logo placement on the website, conference e-newsletter inclusion, and verbal thanks during the Opening Plenary.

Additional advertising opportunities

Organizations that are looking for promotion outside of or in addition to the above sponsorship options should consider APAP advertising options.

Available placements include:

  • Conference e-newsletter banner ads
  • Spotlights member e-newsletter banner ads
  • Sponsored emails

These options provide visibility during conference season and year-round. Package discounts available.

Questions about advertising? Email us at advertising@apap365.org

Need more information?

If you would like help selecting the right sponsorship level or advertising option, the APAP team can work with you to build a program around your goals.

Download the Conference Sponsorship Deck 
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