Association of Performing Arts Professionals

Experience

Whether you come to build community, spark new business, discover artists, deepen your knowledge, or all of the above, there are countless "Ways to APAP." Explore the opportunities, experiences, and events designed to inspire connection, fuel creativity, and strengthen our collective work across the performing arts field.
90's Mixtape Live performing at APAP|NYC 2026. Photo by Christy and Adam Kissick/APAP.

Opportunities

Young Performers Career Advancement (YPCA)

Emerging classical musicians gain insider guidance from industry professionals while building the skills, connections, and confidence needed to thrive in a competitive field. Applications open May 27, 2026. Learn about YPCA.

Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI)

This dynamic pre-conference program brings together rising arts leaders to sharpen leadership skills, expand their networks, and collaborate with peers shaping the future of the field. Applications open June 26, 2026. Learn about ELI.

UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session

Artists and companies with tour-ready work can pitch directly to presenters and industry leaders, gaining valuable visibility and potential booking opportunities. Applications open June 29, 2026.

Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session

Share new work in development with presenters and collaborators eager to help bring bold artistic ideas to life through future partnerships and support. Applications open July 24, 2026.

5 Minutes to Shine

Step into the spotlight and inspire the performing arts field by sharing innovative ideas, creative solutions, and stories of resilience with the community. Applications open August 3, 2026.

Lun Li performing at APAP|NYC 2025 YPCA Showcase. 
Photo by Christy and Adam Kissick/APAP.

Community

Fieldwide Forums

Connect with colleagues within your discipline to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and explore the questions shaping the future of the performing arts field.

Affinity Groups

Build meaningful connections with peers who share similar professional experiences, identities, and perspectives within the community.

Networking

While the whole conference is a networking opportunity, connect with colleagues, expand your network, and build lasting relationships at events like the Opening Reception and APAP|NYC Orientation and in spaces like the Networking Lounge.
Photo by Christy and Adam Kissick/APAP.

Learn

Professional Development Offerings

Gain practical tools and fresh insights in resource and strategy sessions designed to help you navigate today’s challenges and prepare for what’s next.

Plenaries

Hear from inspiring leaders and changemakers addressing the most urgent and exciting conversations shaping the performing arts right now.

The APAP Honors

Celebrate the artists, innovators, and visionaries whose work continues to transform and strengthen the performing arts field. Learn about the APAP Honors.

Erin Harkey and Ken Biberaj speaking at the "The Arts as Civic Strategy" session at APAP|NYC 2026. Photo by Christy and Adam Kissick/APAP.

Discover

Showcases

Discover extraordinary live performances from artists and companies across genres, disciplines, and cultures from around the world. Learn about showcasing.

The EXPO

Explore the heart of the business at APAP|NYC, where artists, agents, presenters, and vendors gather to make connections and spark new opportunities. Learn about exhibiting at the EXPO.

APAP|NYC 2026 EXPO Hall. Photo by Christy and Adam Kissick/APAP.
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