Update on Americans for the Arts Events in 2023

Thursday, February 16, 2023

A six-piece brass band performs on stage in front of an enthusiastic audience, against a colorful backdrop that reads: Annual Convention 2022.

During 2022’s Strategic Realignment Process, we worked with members and other stakeholders to identify the specific and unique role of Americans for the Arts within the arts and culture community. While we continue to evaluate and evolve our offerings, here’s the latest update on some of our flagship events, including the National Arts Action Summit, Annual Convention, and the National Arts Marketing Project Conference.


Miriam King

Champions of Change Makers: Follow Your Leader

Posted by Miriam King, Dec 15, 2021


Miriam King

Read on for takeaways from the November Arts Marketing Coffee Chat “Champions of Change Makers: Follow Your Leader,” where senior marketing leaders explored how to reaffirm purpose and passion for their work as leaders of change-making in the arts.

Read More
TAGGED WITH:

Americans for the Arts to Host Annual National Arts Marketing Project Conference Virtually December 7–8, 2021

Conference Will Prepare Field with Tools and Strategies to Kick Off New Year

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

A blue and teal graphic with a background of marketing-related words. Next to a starburst design, white overlay text reads “National Arts Marketing Project Conference, December 7-8, 2021.”
Category: 

Americans for the Arts today announced its annual National Arts Marketing Project Conference, held virtually December 7–8, 2021. As the nation continues to react and respond to the changing landscape created by the pandemic, uncertainty is the only constant. The conference will prepare the arts and culture field with tools, tactics, strategies, and inspiration to go forth into 2022 and beyond. The National Arts Marketing Project Conference is the largest gathering of arts marketers in the country.

Americans for the Arts Launches 2021 Arts & Cultural Equity Studio

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Arts & Cultural Equity Studio, a professional development collection for emerging arts leaders interested in "Exploring the Field." 12/3, 12/13, 12/16 at 3 pm ET. Access online at ArtsU.AmericansForTheArts.org/ACES

Arts & Cultural Equity Studio (ACES) centers the experiences of arts leaders of color navigating the field and offers attendees insights into various professional journeys the paths that have led to leadership roles in the arts sector.


Dr. Melissa Akaka

Three Insights Tools for Increasing Audience Engagement

Posted by Dr. Melissa Akaka, Oct 29, 2021


Dr. Melissa Akaka

In the recent Arts Marketing Coffee Chat entitled “Research & Data: What Do You Need?” I shared the process for how arts organizations can address a specific a business problem by identifying data that an organization has or needs, which can provide insights into developing an effective solution. 

Read More

Request Registration Support for the National Arts Marketing Project Conference

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

National Arts Marketing Project Conference, December 7-8, 2021

Registration support opportunities are available for arts marketing professionals who are unable to access a paid registration to the 2021 virtual National Arts Marketing Project Conference, taking place December 7-8.

Weekly Web Roundup: Aug. 27, 2021

Friday, August 27, 2021

A view of performers on a stage from the back of a crowded auditorium.

This week: We’ve got an insightful blog and a practical webinar to help marketers jumpstart business and maintain audiences as arts organizations work to reopen safely this fall and winter. And in news out of Delaware, join us in congratulating Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on her award for public leadership in the arts.


Kristie Swink Benson

Maintaining and Cultivating New Audiences During COVID-19 and Beyond

Posted by Kristie Swink Benson, Aug 24, 2021


Kristie Swink Benson

Breaking down barriers for our audiences to engage with our organization should be a top priority as we navigate today’s ever-changing landscape. Our new and existing audiences will thank us with continuous support, which helps us thrive as arts organizations. 

Read More

Dr. Brea M. Heidelberg

You Need a Community to Build Your Community

Posted by Dr. Brea M. Heidelberg, Jun 22, 2021


Dr. Brea M. Heidelberg

The work of rebuilding community, or building community with new partners, cannot be done in isolation. Establishing a strong foundation by choosing to repair or deepen engagement with a specific community and focusing on what’s important to that community, not just your organization’s bottom line, is work best done with others.

Read More

Weekly Web Roundup: May 21, 2021

Friday, May 21, 2021

A photo from above of a gray stone building with an open rooftop area featuring trees and other plants and the words “Sky Stage” on the roof edge.

This week: case studies and new learning especially for arts organizations, inspiration for artists looking to promote equity and collaborate with communities, a reversal on executive orders related to public art, and extended scholarships to attend the 2021 Annual Convention.


Sheri Chaney Jones

Six Steps to Building a More Sustainable Organization

Posted by Sheri Chaney Jones, Apr 27, 2021


Sheri Chaney Jones

How can arts organizations ensure that the maximum benefits accrue to all aspects of your operations, beneficiaries, and stakeholders, regardless of what external forces come into play? Here are six ways that you can lay the groundwork for successful performance management initiatives and work toward long-term sustainability in 2021.

Read More
TAGGED WITH:

Mr. Tom O’Connor

Shifts for Arts Marketers in 2021

Posted by Mr. Tom O’Connor, Feb 23, 2021


Mr. Tom O’Connor

Over the past year, arts marketing as a discipline has weathered as many changes as the industry we support. From the work that we do, to the roles that we occupy within organizations, and the ways that we relate to one another—everything is in the process of evolution right now.

Read More

Linda Lombardi

Member Spotlight: Shayda Windle

Posted by Linda Lombardi, Feb 22, 2021


Linda Lombardi

After spending 15 years in corporate marketing, Shayda Windle started her own creative services business, SW Creative Services, offering content creation, copywriting, and marketing campaign planning and execution to small business owners all over the country. Passionate about helping other entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of doing what they love—creating—Windle also is a freelance writer and has had articles featured in Plein Air Magazine, the Fairfax County TimesLoudoun County Magazine, and several online media outlets including Modern Marketing Today and Government Technology Insider

Read More

Americans for the Arts to Host Annual National Arts Marketing Project Conference Virtually December 7–8, 2020

Conference Will Explore the Road Ahead for Arts Marketing in 2021 and Beyond 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Category: 

Americans for the Arts today announced its annual National Arts Marketing Project Conference, held virtually for the first time December 7–8. The largest gathering of arts marketers in the country, the conference will provide ideas and tactics, strategies and inspiration to set the groundwork for surviving and thriving in the next 18-24 months. From changes in consumer behavior, to pricing strategies in the COVID era, to addressing bias in content, to targeting audiences and accessibility planning, the National Arts Marketing Project Conference aims to equip and prepare arts marketers for 2021.

Weekly Web Roundup: Oct. 26-30, 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020

Election Day is nearly here, and early voting is happening all over the country! Do you still need to make a plan to vote? Check out the Arts Action Fund ArtsVote campaign for state-by-state fact sheets that will help ensure your voice is heard at the polls! While you're waiting in line to vote, catch up here on blogs and news you might have missed this week, plus check out the upcoming virtual National Arts Marketing Project Conference—registration is open now.

Weekly Web Roundup: Oct. 12-16, 2020

Friday, October 16, 2020

Registration opened this week for the National Arts Marketing Project Conference, happening virtually Dec. 7 and 8, 2020. If your organization has a tighter than usual budget, check out several scholarship opportunities available for the conference. Also this week, get to know fellow Americans for the Arts member Kya Conner, who teaches West African drumming and Mental Health Law & Policy, and catch up on our suite of webinars exploring challenges and solutions for arts organizations facing the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Request a Scholarship to the National Arts Marketing Project Conference!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Americans for the Arts is pleased to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to those interested in attending the virtual 2020 National Arts Marketing Project Conference. The deadline to request a scholarship is Monday, November 16 at 9 AM (ET). Priority will be given to members of Americans for the Arts. (Not a member? Join today!) 

Registration Open for the National Arts Marketing Project Conference—Now Virtual!

Conference is happening online Dec. 7 and 8, 2020

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Join Americans for the Arts and peers in the arts marketing field for the 2020 National Arts Marketing Project Conference, going virtual Dec. 7 and 8. From changes in consumer behavior to addressing bias in your content, from new pricing strategies to targeting audiences and much more, explore with us the road ahead for arts marketing in 2021 and beyond. 

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with #19SuffrageStories

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Category: 

The Smithsonian, National Archives, and Library of Congress have launched a social media campaign for the month of August, #19SuffrageStories, to bring stories of suffragists and their fight for voting rights to social media. The campaign marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment and features stories of suffragettes who often have been overlooked.


Ms. Jennifer Peterson

Reframing Your Image During Unexpected Events

Posted by Ms. Jennifer Peterson, Jul 28, 2020


Ms. Jennifer Peterson

At your core, your organization and its mission haven’t changed. You want to make your patrons happy and continue to share your love of the arts with them. Reframing your image is a simple way to refresh your understanding of who your patrons are so you can better respond to their needs and ensure you’ll remain a vibrant part of their arts community.

Read More

Mrs. Sara R. Leonard

How 2020 is Changing Your Audience and What to do About It

Posted by Mrs. Sara R. Leonard, Jul 09, 2020


Mrs. Sara R. Leonard

If, as arts administrators, we cover our eyes and believe that we just need to hold fast to all that we’ve known about our organizations, our communities, and our audiences until the fog lifts, we risk missing opportunities to engage audiences old and new even as our communities are changed in this period of pandemic and civic unrest.

Read More

Weekly Web Roundup: March 23-27, 2020

Friday, March 27, 2020

This week, all eyes have been on Capitol Hill as Congress proposed, debated, revised, and voted on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which would provide two trillion dollars in relief funds to the nation. As we all work to adjust to this new reality, we’re pleased to share perspectives and ideas to stay connected and creative while social distancing, practical measures to keep your work moving forward, and our annual “top ten” list of reasons to support the arts.

Weekly Web Roundup: Feb. 24-28, 2020

Friday, February 28, 2020

This week, ArtsU is buzzing with webinars on the state of public art in America, artist-municipal partnerships, and ways your marketing & development teams can coexist and collaborate better. Plus, we announced a new chair for our annual National Arts Awards gala and a new series of Leadership Forums designed for arts leaders seeking intellectually demanding, creative, and open-ended learning.

Weekly Web Roundup: Jan. 20-24, 2020

Friday, January 24, 2020

This week: Read insight from an arts lawyer who helps clear up the confusing aspect of copyright law for artists, and get inspired by a non-partisan theatre project run out of the back of a pickup truck. Plus, meet our new Membership Manager and find your next dream job on Job Bank!


Ms. Ann Marie Watson

The 10 (plus two!) most read ARTSblog posts of 2019

Posted by Ms. Ann Marie Watson, Jan 06, 2020


Ms. Ann Marie Watson

As we ring in 2020, it’s the perfect time for a little hindsight (get it?)—so let’s get the year started with a look back at the most-viewed ARTSblog posts from our last trip around the sun. I know what you’re thinking: “It’s 2020 … you still have a blog?” We do, dear reader! Competition for online attention is fierce, and most virtual conversations (civil or not) seem to be happening in the comments of social media posts—and yet, ARTSblog clearly is still a valued place for our field to share experience and expertise as we navigate the varied complexities of what it means to work in the arts. There is no better place to learn from your peers, whether you’re an artist, administrator, educator, city planner, arts marketer, or countless other careers that intersect with the arts—and we’re grateful for all of the writers and readers who continue to make ARTSblog both a vibrant and practical space.

Read More

Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell

NAMPC Newbie Takeaways

Posted by Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell, Dec 11, 2019


Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell

The 2019 National Arts Marketing Project Conference in Miami, FL was my first arts administration conference and I had a wonderful time! As an individual artist cultivating diverse audiences as well as an entrepreneur serving clients across the arts ecosystem, #NAMPC was the most ideal professional development for both my artistic and administrative growth. 

Read More

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - arts marketing