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Registration Brochur
Our 2008 Sponsors
The Midwest Arts Conference thanks those who are supporting
the 2008 Conference:
• Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, represented by Mike Green & Associates, sponsors of the all-Conference luncheon
• The Yu Wei Dance Collection, represented by SMG Artists, sponsors of the Saturday Brunch
• Canadian Consulate General–Chicago, in conjunction with the Canadian Consulates General of Dallas, Detroit, and
Minneapolis, sponsors of the Cyber Connection
• Wisconsin Center District, sponsor of the tote bags
• Tommy Flemming, the Voice of Ireland, represented by Windwood Theatricals, sponsor of the Opening-Night Party
• Paul Taylor Dance Company, sponsor of the hotel key cards
• IMG Artists, sponsor of the coffee cart
• Ball in the House, represented by the Betsy DuBois Agency, sponsor of the Closing-Night Reception
• Délégation du Québec à Chicago, sponsor of the Friday continental breakfast
• ACTS, Inc. / Agency for Creative Talent Strategies, Inc., sponsor of the Thursday Happy Hour showcase
• “RAVE ON! The Buddy Holly Tribute,” Hyperion Productions, sponsor of the Friday Happy Hour showcase
• Keith Knight & Bear Claw Music, sponsor of the name tag holders
• Americans for the Arts, sponsor of the official Conference bookstore
• Duelling Divas, sponsor of the Marketplace exhibit hall opening ceremony and the Conference e-mail blasts
• SMG Artists, sponsor of the Conference bookmarks
• NAPAMA, sponsor of the New Colleague Connection
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Strengthen your name recognition among more than 1,000 Conference attendees, including 500 Midwest arts
presenters. Sponsorship opportunities are designed to fit your interests, support the vital work of the Conference,
and — most importantly — maximize your visibility.
Find the sponsorship that’s right for you! Check out the great options still available at
www.artsmidwest.org/programs/mac/sponsors.
For more information, or to reserve your sponsorship, contact Colleen McLaughlin at [email protected] or
612.341.0755, ext. 52.
DEAR PERfORMiNg ARtS COllEAguES: thE twENty-fiRSt ANNuAl
MiDwESt ARtS CONfERENCE iS COMiNg
Turning 21 has never been this much fun! Join us in tO KANSAS City, MiSSOuRi!
Kansas City for the annual Midwest Arts Conference,
where we’ll celebrate our 21st year with a bang! You The Midwest Arts Conference plays a vital role in
know this Conference as the place where both the ideal connecting the performing arts to audiences across the
of artists in our communities and the people who make central United States. Each year, performing artists,
it happen are held in high esteem. Well known for its artist managers/agents, performing arts presenters,
hospitable and friendly ethos, the Midwest Arts and service organizations gather to meet in person to
Conference is an energy-filled convening of presenters, strengthen business contacts and enhance their profes-
artists, managers, agents, funders, consultants, service sional knowledge. The Conference is committed to pro-
organizations, and arts agencies. You’ll never have this viding a productive and energized environment where
much fun getting your work done. attendees can:
This year brings you unmatched opportunities for profes- • Expand their networks of performing arts colleagues,
sional development with authoritative speakers, innovative resources, and opportunities
program topics, and welcoming social gatherings. Sharpen • Learn new skills and gain valuable insights into issues
your aesthetic eye with sessions on specific art forms. Dig relevant to the performing arts
into meaty industry issues. Explore the Marketplace and • Discover artists in the Marketplace exhibit hall and
performance showcases to choose from a remarkable vari- at live performances
ety of artists and disciplines. Whether you’re a first-timer • Deepen their commitment to creating dynamic
or an industry veteran, you’ll have access to all of this and performing arts experiences for artists and audiences
more — with Midwestern comfort and ease.
The only meeting of its kind in the Midwest, the
And did you know that everything’s up to date in Kansas Conference is managed by Arts Midwest and serves the
City? Wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic archi- 15 states represented by Arts Midwest and Mid-America
tecture, and more than 200 fountains have earned Kansas Arts Alliance.
City the nickname “The Paris of the Plains.” With the
recent renovation and expansion of a major portion of
downtown, you’ll be in the heart of the action at the
Marriott and the beautiful new convention center; the
Kansas City Power & Light entertainment district; the
Crossroads gallery district; and loads of restaurants,
SPECiAl thANKS
theaters, and clubs right outside your door. Plus, you can
easily experience the dazzling expansion at the renowned
The Midwest Arts Conference thanks the
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Crown
National Endowment for the Arts for its con-
Center, Union Station, and the ultimate shopping
tinuing and generous support of presenting
destination: the Country Club Plaza.
and touring in the heartland.
Come join us in Kansas City — it’s a great place to turn 21!
CONtENtS
Best regards,
Conference Highlights 2 – 3
Showcases 3
Conference Schedule 4
Christine Tschida Hotel & Travel 5
Conference Co-Chair Registration Discounts & Financial Assistance 5
Professional Development 6 – 7
Rena Shagan Associates
Programs & Advertising 8
New York, New York
Exhibiting 9 – 11
Exhibit Package Options 10
Marketplace Exhibit Hall Map 10 –11
Policies & Registration Information 12
Todd Wetzel Registration Form 13 – 16
Conference Co-Chair Dates & Deadlines/Contact Information 17
Purdue Convocations
West Lafayette, Indiana If you require any of the registration materials in an
alternate format, please contact Ann Christensen Arndt at
612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected].
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CONfERENCE highlightS
Visit www.artsmidwest.org for details and updates about all Conference events.
Build, Enrich, Connect Plenary Session
The Midwest Arts Conference is your destination for Don’t miss this year’s
building new relationships, enriching existing partner- Plenary Session, featuring
ships, and connecting in person with performing arts a keynote address by Alan
colleagues. We offer numerous opportunities to prepare Brown of WolfBrown. In a
in advance so you can maximize your networking time speech entitled “Rising to
over the four-day event. Whether you’re setting up on-site the Challenge: The Future n
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meetings, researching organizations that will be attending, of Arts Marketing,” Alan Bro
or sending a promotional mailing, you’ll be ready to make will discuss the future of Wolf
the most of your face-to-face experiences in Kansas City. arts marketing and insights of
gleaned from recent new urtesy
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Opening-Night Party research on audiences. (See o c
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, as we kick off the page 7.) hot
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Conference at the Midland Theatre, one of Kansas City’s Alan Brown
most treasured buildings. Featuring Czechoslovakian Professional Development
chandeliers and ornate marble balustrades in the lobby The Midwest Arts Conference is committed to providing
and beautiful stained glass in the main theatre, the relevant, usable, and wide-ranging professional develop-
Midland was listed on the National Register of Historic ment opportunities for its attendees. Take advantage of a
Places in 1977. slate of sessions that span disciplines and levels of experi-
ence and offer insight, know-how, and real-world solu-
Mingle with old friends and new in the delightful ambiance tions to the challenges performing arts professionals face
at this landmark establishment. Add a drink from the cash in their day-to-day work. (See pages 6 – 7.)
bar and enjoy the sounds of Tommy Flemming, the voice of
Ireland, represented by Windwood Theatricals. Saturday Brunch
Relax and continue network-
All-Conference Luncheon ing at this all-Conference
Join us at the all-Conference luncheon, the Conference’s gathering. The brunch
largest gathering. The luncheon will feature a perfor- will feature a performance
mance by Alasdair Fraser by Yu Wei, represented by
and Natalie Haas, repre- SMG Artists.
sented by Mike Green &
Associates. Yu Wei’s Chinese Dance
Collection combines dance
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ot swapping melodic and leagues in celebrating the end of another productive
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harmonic lines and trading Conference. Make that one last connection before you
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
rhythmic riffs. head out to dinner or a last night on the town as you grab
a snack and a drink and enjoy the sounds of Ball in the
House, represented by the Betsy DuBois Agency.
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ShOwCASES
Marketplace Exhibit Hall Live performances are an integral component of the
Getting down to business in the Marketplace will be Midwest Arts Conference. Between panel-selected and
easier than ever in Kansas City! With 9.5 dedicated independently arranged showcases, attendees will be able
hours in the Marketplace and more than 4,000 artists to choose from more than 50 performance options.
and ensembles represented by exhibiting organizations,
presenters will have ample time to research and book Plan ahead — a listing of all showcases, including
artists to fit their seasons and budgets. showcase descriptions, will be available online at
www.artsmidwest.org in August and published in our
Attendees will also be able to participate in our popular Program Book, distributed onsite to all attendees.
Speed Leads, where exhibitors and presenters connect
in a “speed dating” setting. Come to Kansas City ready
to explore new options and connect with established SPOTLIgHT SHOwCASES
colleagues. (See page 9.)
The panel-selected Spotlight Showcases offer mainstage
exposure to artists and ensembles and are a featured part
of the Conference schedule. Just a short walk across the
street from the Conference venues is the historic Folly
wAyS tO SAVE
Theater, where the panel-selected artists will perform.
• Make your hotel reservation at the Kansas City Marriott Note: The 2008 Spotlight Showcase artists have already
Downtown early to take advantage of the Conference been selected. Visit www.artsmidwest.org in December
rate. (See page 5.) 2008 for information about applying to showcase at the
• Use Roommate Connect to share hotel costs. (See 2009 Conference.
page 5.)
• Earn $75 off your primary registrant’s fee through the
Referral Program. (See page 5.) INDEPENDENT SHOwCASES
• Register for the Conference by July 9 and save up to Listing Deadline: July 14
$90 on your registration fee; register by August 15 and
save up to $50. Independent showcases complement and expand the
• Pay for one full registration and receive up to a roster of panel-selected artists and offer greater flexibility
$55 discount for each additional registrant from your in venue, cost, and scheduling options. By coordinating
organization. an independent showcase as an individual event or as part
• Save on meals; your registration fee includes many of a group performance, artists and artist managers/agents
meals and receptions. can capitalize on the avid audience of presenters searching
• Fly Northwest Airlines or rent a car from Hertz and for artists for upcoming seasons.
receive a special Conference discount. (Visit
www.artsmidwest.org for details.) For more on networking, planning, and promoting
your independent showcase, check the “Independent
showcasing” box on your registration form or visit
www.artsmidwest.org:
ONliNE RESOuRCES
• Independent Showcase FAQs, with tips on
coordinating your showcase
• Independent Showcase Venue List, with information
Check out www.artsmidwest.org for a wealth of informa-
about potential venues in Kansas City
tion on the Midwest Arts Conference and Kansas City. At
• Independent Showcase Venue Listing Request Form
your fingertips:
to list your showcase online and in our Program Book,
distributed onsite to all attendees
• Fill-in registration form and the full Registration
Brochure
Note: All showcase artists must purchase and occupy
• Continually updated Conference news and information
exhibit space in the Marketplace or be represented by
• Professional development session details
an organization that has purchased exhibit space in the
• Spotlight and independent showcase artist information
Marketplace.
• Information on local events and restaurants
Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected] 03
CONfERENCE SChEDulE
The following schedule and the locations of events are subject to change.
Most Conference events will take place at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and Kansas City
Convention Center.
Visit www.artsmidwest.org to view a more detailed Conference schedule, updates, and expanded professional
development session details.
All Conference venues are accessible.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Pre-Conference Seminars 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Conference Registration, & Cyber Connection 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Load-in Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Professional Development “101” Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
New Colleague & Student Orientation 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Attendee Mingler 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Opening-Night Party 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Independent Showcases (as arranged by artists/managers) Times TBD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Conference Registration, Cyber Connection, & Bookstore 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Service Organization Program Update Meetings 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Marketplace Exhibit Hall (including Speed Leads) 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Professional Development 11:00 a.m. – Noon
All-Conference Luncheon 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Marketplace Exhibit Hall (including Speed Leads) 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Marketplace Exhibit Hall Encore Hour 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Consortia & Business Meetings 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour Sponsored Showcase 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Spotlight Showcases at the Folly Theater 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Independent Showcases (as arranged by artists/managers) Times TBD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Roundtable Discussions 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Conference Registration, Cyber Connection, & Bookstore 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Professional Development 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Plenary Session & Boxed Luncheon 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Marketplace Exhibit Hall (including Speed Leads) 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Marketplace Exhibit Hall Encore Hour 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Consortia & Business Meetings 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour Sponsored Showcase 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Spotlight Showcases at the Folly Theater 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Independent Showcases (as arranged by artists/managers) Times TBD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Consortia & Business Meetings 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Conference Registration, Cyber Connection, & Bookstore 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Professional Development 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Brunch 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Marketplace Exhibit Hall 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Load-out 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closing-Night Reception 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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hOtEl & tRAVEl REgiStRAtiON DiSCOuNtS
& fiNANCiAl ASSiSt ANCE
CONFERENCE HOTEL:
KANSAS CITY MARRIOTT REFERRAL PROgRAM
DOwNTOwN Earn $75 off your primary registrant’s fee
Discounted Rate: $129 (plus tax and city fee) for single Help us increase the number of presenting organizations
or double occupancy. Rooms at this rate are first-come, attending the Midwest Arts Conference. Bring a present-
first-served and may sell out before the August 18 cut-off ing organization that has not attended the Conference
date, so make your reservations early. during the last six years (2002–2007), and you’ll earn a
$75 discount on each organization’s primary registrant fee.
Important: Please do not hold rooms that you may not Because the Referral Program applies to organizations,
use. Other attendees need these rooms, and Arts Midwest newly attending individuals or departments of organiza-
may be financially penalized for last-minute room cancel- tions that have had members attend during the past six
lations or unused rooms in our Conference room block. years do not qualify.
Note: Reservations for groups of five or more rooms Note: The Referral Program discount may not be com-
will require a non-refundable deposit when making the bined with other Conference discounts or scholarships.
reservation.
Location: 200 West 12th Street in downtown Kansas City, SCHOLARSHIPS & gRANTS
Missouri.
Arts Midwest
Reservations: When making reservations, state that Arts Midwest awards scholarships to presenters located
you are attending the Midwest Arts Conference. Call in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North
800.228.9290 or 816.421.6800 to reserve your room, or Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Visit
visit www.artsmidwest.org for details and instructions www.artsmidwest.org for application information.
for making your reservation online. Reservations must be
guaranteed with a major credit card; cancellations must Mid-America Arts Alliance
be made by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the day of arrival. Mid-America Arts Alliance awards scholarships to
If rooms are sold out, visit www.artsmidwest.org for performing artists and presenters located in Arkansas,
updated hotel information. Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
For more information, visit www.maaa.org/programs.html
or contact Betty Maltbia at 816.421.1388, ext. 228, or
ROOMMATE CONNECT [email protected].
Sign-up deadline: August 27
Note: Arts Midwest and Mid-America Arts Alliance
Save on hotel costs by sharing a room. To receive con- scholarships may not be combined with other Conference
tact information for a potential roommate, check the discounts.
“Roommate Connect” box on your registration form.
Registrants are responsible for hotel arrangements and State & Regional Agencies
are not guaranteed placement with a roommate. For Many state and regional arts agencies offer scholarships
more information, contact Ann Christensen Arndt at or grants for travel and/or professional development.
612.341.0755, ext. 17, or [email protected]. Visit www.artsmidwest.org for more information on
connecting to these agencies.
TRAvEL
Visit www.artsmidwest.org for information about Kansas
City International Airport, ground transportation, and
driving and parking in Kansas City. Don’t forget to check
out the special Conference discounts available to attend-
ees from Northwest Airlines and Hertz!
Web site: www.artsmidwest.org • E-mail: [email protected] 05
PROfESSiONAl DEVElOPMENt
PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS
Our in-depth pre-Conference seminars are open to both non-registered and registered Conference attendees. Seating
capacity is limited, and pre-registration is required. Note: An additional fee is charged for these seminars.
A. The Buzz about Branding for the Arts B. Click My Blog/Video/Podcast: 21st Century
iMarketing for the Performing Arts
Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, September 17
Topic Level: All levels Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Recommended For: All attendees Topic Level: All levels
Fee: $150 (includes lunch) Recommended For: Executive directors, marketing
staff, board members, self-represented artists, artist
Seminar Leader managers/agents
Anne Hunter, president, Marketing Source USA Fee: $150 (includes lunch)
Description Seminar Leader
Branding is all the buzz in business circles, but how do Thomas Mulready, president, Cool Networks LLC
you brand a nonprofit arts organization? Better yet, why
should you bother? This practical, hands-on seminar Description
takes the mystery out of branding your arts organization. Are you ready to leap into the world of online video,
Using current examples from large and small nonprofits, blogs, podcasts, and e-mail marketing? Thomas Mulready
we’ll look at how strategic branding can revitalize your of the CoolCleveland.com e-blast has founded two arts
organization, make stronger connections with audiences, festivals and knows “iMarketing” from the ground up.
and help you compete for the media’s or funders’ atten-
tion. We’ll start by defining “arts branding” and how it Creating a podcast or online video begins with writing
fits under the broader marketing umbrella. Then, we’ll a script about the program you wish to promote. Come
devote most of the session to the brand development prepared with your 250-word promotional script and
process. Working in small groups, we’ll cover the critical Thomas will select several volunteers with whom he will
elements of a brand, including perception research, produce a podcast and video during this session.
competitive advantages, positioning, taglines, graphic
identity, execution, and organizational adoption. At the Along the way, you’ll learn how to leverage media partner-
end of the day, you’ll have the framework for build- ships and build business relationships; discover the value
ing — or refining — your own organizational brand. of creating your own online podcasts, vodcasts, blogs, and
e-blasts; and learn how to use online media to listen to
Profile your customers and create a buzz for your performing arts
Anne Hunter runs Marketing Source USA, a 15-year-old products and services.
strategic marketing and branding firm that builds stronger
communities by helping nonprofits, communities, and Profile
companies market smarter. Before starting this national Thomas Mulready, creator of Cool Networks LLC, leads
strategy firm, Anne held marketing management positions a multi-media network utilizing blogs, podcasts, vodcasts,
at The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota and e-blasts to promote economic development, arts,
Orchestra. She earned her MBA from the University of culture, and technology in Northeast Ohio. After creating
St. Thomas, where she currently teaches marketing at the Performance Art Festival+Archives, he co-founded
the Center for Nonprofit Management. She has taught the Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology. Thomas
at three other Minnesota colleges, is a published author, has served as senior vice president of National City Bank
and presents workshops around the country for nonprofit and worked at Management Recruiters International,
executives, artists, and entrepreneurs. Richardson-Vicks, and Campbell Soup. He has played
drums with Cats On Holiday, presented his performance
art in New York and Paris, and served as a senior research
consultant in the United Kingdom.
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PLENARY SESSION wORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS,
MEETINgS
Keynote Address: Rising to the Challenge: The Future
of Arts Marketing In addition to the in-depth seminars, the Conference also
Speaker: Alan Brown, principal, WolfBrown offers dozens of free professional development sessions
where attendees can learn new skills and gain valuable
Description insights on issues relevant to the performing arts through
Where is arts marketing going, and how can the present- workshops, small-group discussions, and service organiza-
ing field lead the way? As many presenters struggle to tion informational meetings.
maintain attendance levels, the need for new and better
approaches to marketing becomes more urgent. Alan We welcome your ideas for session topics and session
Brown will offer insights from new research on audiences, leaders for this and future Conferences. Contact Ken
identify key challenges to be surmounted, and help us set Carlson at 608.637.6838 or [email protected] with
an agenda for innovation and new practices in marketing your ideas and suggestions.
and audience development.
Related professional development sessions will delve into CONSORTIA & BUSINESS
the results from two groundbreaking studies of arts audi- MEETINgS
ences commissioned by the Major University Presenters
consortium. Visit www.artsmidwest.org this summer for Presenter consortia and other organizations schedule
more information. meetings at the Conference; presenter consortia conduct
block-booking and business discussions, and other service
Profile organizations hold membership or business meetings. To
Alan Brown, principal of WolfBrown, is a leading schedule a meeting for your consortium or service organi-
researcher and management consultant in the nonprofit zation during the Conference, contact Katherine Haugen
arts industry. He has studied audiences, visitors, and at 612.341.0755, ext. 28, or [email protected].
patterns of cultural participation in almost every major
market in the United States. His work focuses on under-
standing consumer demand for cultural experiences and
on helping cultural institutions, foundations, and agencies
to see new opportunities, make informed decisions, and
respond to changing conditions. He has authored numer-
ous articles and reports on audience behaviors, trends in
cultural participation, engagement practices, and the value
system surrounding arts activities, and speaks frequently
at national and international conferences.
Our slate of professional development sessions is evolving
daily! Visit www.artsmidwest.org throughout the
summer for session descriptions, leaders, and schedules.
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PROgRAMS ADVERtiSiNg
iN CONfERENCE
PuBliCA tiONS
NEw COLLEAgUE CONNECTION
Sign-up deadline: September 10 Ad reservation & artwork deadline: July 16
If you are new to the field or the Conference, join the Increase your visibility with an ad in our print
New Colleague Connection — a program geared toward publications, distributed onsite to all attendees. Visit
helping our new colleagues make the most of your www.artsmidwest.org for details and dimensions.
Midwest Arts Conference experience.
NEw! Attendee List options
Prior to the Conference:
Back outside cover $600 4-color
• Sign up when you register or contact Katherine Haugen
at 612.341.0755, ext. 28, or [email protected].
Back inside cover $550 4-color
• We’ll match you with a mentor who is a veteran of the
field and the Conference. Front inside cover $600 SOLD 4-color
• We’ll e-mail you information and resources to help you
plan and prepare for the Conference.
Program Book options
• Visit www.artsmidwest.org for more information on
the New Colleague Connection and the full Conference. Full page $550 B/W
Once onsite: Half page* $425 B/W
• Attend the New Colleague Connection Orientation to
Quarter page $275 B/W
meet your mentor and other new colleagues.
• Take advantage of workshops and social events Front inside cover $900 SOLD 4-color
specifically for new colleagues.
• Tour the Marketplace when it first opens. Back outside cover $900 SOLD 4-color
• Ask questions and make new connections.
Back inside cover $800 SOLD 4-color
Mentors needed: We are looking for veteran Midwest
Arts Conference attendees to share their experiences and Folder options
knowledge with new colleagues at this year’s Conference.
For more information on requirements and duties, contact Back outside cover $900 SOLD 4-color
Katherine Haugen at 612.341.0755, ext. 28, or katherine@
Front inside folder pocket* $550 SOLD 4-color
artsmidwest.org.
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STUDENT PROgRAM *Horizontal ads. All other ads are vertical.
The Midwest Arts Conference offers students the chance Reserving ad space
to step outside of the classroom and experience the • Eligibility: You must agree to register for and attend
real-world business of the performing arts. The Student the 2008 Midwest Arts Conference. Advertising in
Program serves as a bridge to a productive Conference Conference publications is a benefit for Conference
experience. attendees only.
• Ads will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your students and interns with you to the • We cannot accept requests for specific placement
Midwest Arts Conference. It’s a great way to expand their of ads within publications (except for the special
experience and gives them the chance to learn and work 4-color options).
alongside you at one of the largest events of this kind in • Visit www.artsmidwest.org for more information on
the country. creating and submitting an ad.
For more information, visit www.artsmidwest.org or For more information, or to reserve your ad, contact
contact Ann Christensen Arndt at 612.341.0755, ext. 17, Ann Christensen Arndt at [email protected] or
or [email protected]. 612.341.0755, ext. 17.
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