Membership
An organization dedicated to performing arts presenting, serving presenters throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Members have direct input into the operations and planning process of the organization. Members collaborate on programming, block booking and grant opportunities. They establish dynamic peer-to peer connections, expand existing and create new networking occasions. PA Presenters has a place for every arts presenter or artist.
There are three tiers of regular membership dues based on budgets for artist fees. Other categories of membership, from student to artist manager, are also available with a floating dues range.
Levels
There are three tiers of dues based on budgets for artist fees.
Presenters with annual artist fees of under $75,000: $75.00
Presenters with annual artist fees of $75,000-$150,000: $150.00
Presenters with annual artist fees of $150,000+: $180.00
Service Organizations: $50.00
Artist & Manager Affiliates: $150.00
PA Presenters offers Artists and Managers the opportunity to become affiliate members. Affiliates are not voting members and may not serve on the board of directors. They can and do attend all meetings unrelated to booking, serve on the conference committee, and enjoy the opportunity to meet other members as friends and colleagues, not as negotiators in business deals. Affiliates also receive the quarterly newsletter and may purchase sets of preprinted membership mailing labels.
Student Affiliate
Students interested in careers in arts management are welcome to join. Membership provides the opportunity to learn about the field - and some handy contacts at résumé time!
Freelance Presenter: $65
If you are working as a contractor or between jobs, PA Presenters has a place for you, too. Presenters who are not affiliated with an organization may join as independent members with voting privileges. This option also is available to members who are retiring but don't want to leave us.
Two Day: $35
Still not sure? Want to try a meeting first? Since membership is required to attend a meeting, PA Presenters offers a two-day, try-before-you-buy option for $25.00. If you subsequently join, the $25 will be credited toward your dues for the year.
Benefits
- Networking opportunities with peers and colleagues
- Mentoring services
- Workshops and discussions
- Panels and seminars
- Membership directory
- Member discounts at regional conferences
- Membership website that includes an members only database and LISTSERV.
- Quarterly newsletter (eletter)
Dues
Member Annual Dues:
There is a $10.00 service fee for all financial transactions.
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Organizations with annual artist fees of less than $75,000: Invoice to pay by check: $75
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Organizations with annual artist fees of $75,000-$100,000: Invoice to pay by check: $150
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Organizations with annual artist fees of $150,000+: Invoice to pay by check: $180
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Student:Invoice to pay by check: $35
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Freelance Presenter: Invoice to pay by Check: $60.00
Artist/Manager Affiliate Annual Fees
There is a $10.00 service fee for all financial transactions.
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Managers: Invoice to pay by Check: $150.00
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Artist Ensembles/organizations: Invoice to pay by Check: $150
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Individual Artists: Invoice to pay by Check $100
