9:00am – 3:00pm

Valentine Theatre

11:00am – 4:00pm

Hilton (2nd floor)

11:30am – 12:00pm

Hilton Restaurant

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Hilton Restaurant & 419 Lounge in Hilton

1:00pm – 2:30pm

Mentorship Roundtables will be assigned in advance. Artists with a sound check will have the time needed to meet with their Mentor or act as Mentees.

Meet the OGs is a dedicated time and space where all are welcome to ask questions about conferencing etiquette, pitching shows, artists’ fees, etc., with experts in the field. This year’s OGs will include our current and past Conference Co-Chairs: Amber Hansen, Agent with BiCoastal Productions & Peg McDonald, Retired Presenter (2024); David Mitchell, Presenter at Performing Arts Center Kent State University at Tuscarawas & Kevin Peters, Agent with GL Berg Entertainment (2022); Erin Cameron Miller, Presenter at Stocker Arts Center & Janet Herman Barlow, Retired Presenter (2021). 

Hilton Ballroom

2:30pm – 4:00pm

Glass City Convention Center 

4:00pm – 5:45pm

Valentine Theatre

6:00pm – 9:45pm

Valentine Theatre

10:00pm – Midnight

Hilton (Presidential Suite)

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Hilton (2nd floor)

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Glass City Convention Center

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Valentine Theatre

9:00 am – 10:15 am

OAK OPENINGS ROOM (2ND FLOOR OF HILTON HOTEL)

Building Strong Communities to Enhance Marketing Impact with Michael Farrell:

In today’s dynamic marketing landscape, fostering a strong community around your brand is essential for sustained success. This session, “Building Strong Communities to Enhance Marketing Impact,” is designed to equip performing arts organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to create, nurture, and leverage brand communities.

This session is ideal for performing arts organization marketing professionals, artists, brand managers, and anyone interested in enhancing their marketing strategies through community building.

MIDDLEGROUNDS ROOM (2ND FLOOR OF HILTON HOTEL)

Making Artistic Cents Session: Collaborative Dealmaking hosted by Kevin Peters:

During NAPAMA’s Making Artistic Cents Session, we will take a deep dive into creative deal structures, learn the terms, opportunities and risks of different kinds of deals outside of flat guarantees, and explore ways to collaboratively work on a deal. We will cover versus deals, bonus deals, plus deals, promoter profit, and more. This session will take a look at how to make a deal happen when presenters may not be willing to take the risk on your show and also teach you how to maximize your profit!

Sessions take place in either the Middlegrounds or Oak Openings, located on the 2nd floor of the Hilton Hotel

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Hilton Ballroom

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Explore Toledo

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Glass City Convention Center 

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an engaging and dynamic speed networking event featuring four rounds of 10-minute sessions. Presenters will have the opportunity to sit at a roundtable with an Agent, who will not only share insights about their impressive roster but also create an interactive space for your questions and discussions. This is a fantastic chance to make meaningful connections and gain valuable information in a fast-paced, focused environment.

Hilton Ballroom

4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Explore Toledo

6:00 pm – 9:45 pm

Valentine Theatre

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Hilton (2nd floor)

9:00 am – 10:15 am

OAK OPENINGS ROOM (2ND FLOOR OF HILTON HOTEL)

Renaissance of Relevance: Arts Redefined with Angela Meleca:

Join Angela Meleca, CEO of Meleca Creative Advisors and host of the Arts Redefined Podcast, for an engaging seminar on modern arts advocacy. Discover innovative strategies to enhance the impact and relevance of the arts in society and business, targeting performers, agents, and artists aiming to captivate younger audiences.

Learn how to elevate the arts from optional to essential, branding them as vital to the creative economy and modern culture. The session will focus on using digital and experiential marketing to engage millennials and Gen Z, offering practical tools to create immersive events and transform arts organizations into dynamic brands. Participants will leave equipped to attract younger demographics and ensure successful, well-attended art events.

MIDDLEGROUNDS ROOM (2ND FLOOR OF HILTON HOTEL)

Round Table Discussion:  Pooling Community Resources to Create Local Festivals:

Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion where community leaders, event organizers, and arts professionals come together to explore the power of collaboration in creating vibrant local festivals. This session will focus on strategies for pooling community resources—such as funding, venues, talent, and volunteer support—to design and execute successful, culturally enriching events. Participants will share best practices, discuss challenges, and brainstorm innovative ideas to strengthen community bonds through festival creation. Whether you’re a seasoned festival organizer or new to the scene, this roundtable offers valuable insights and networking opportunities to help you bring your community’s vision to life.                                                            

                                                                                                                                        Panelist:

* Anita Marron and James Marron, Founders of PorchRokr;

* Aik Khai Pung, DMA, Artistic Director, Cincinnati Arts and Cultural Exchange;

* Doug  Swiatecki, Editor Toledo Jazz Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                                  

Sessions take place in either the Middlegrounds or Oak Openings, located on the 2nd floor of the Hilton Hotel

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Hilton Ballroom

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Explore Toledo

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Glass City Convention Center 

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Hilton Ballroom

4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Explore Toledo

6:00 pm – 9:45 pm

Valentine Theatre

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Glass City Convention Center

11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Hilton Ballroom

Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown – Happy New Year