People attending the Arts Presenters conference should consider downloading the Unofficial Guide to Global Music Showcases here: http://on.fb.me/Unofficial2012
Here is a snapshot of select APAP sessions that might be of interest to attendees interested in global music:
January 6 Friday
9 am to 12 pm World Music and Outdoor Festival Panels. Part I: Madeline Boughton, Ireland; Rene Schreiber, Israel; Pavla Niklova, Czech Republic; Cees de Bever, The Netherlands; Kelly Langgard, Canada; Anna Efraimsson, Sweden. Part II: Scott Aiges, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation; Erika Elliott, Summer Stage, New York City; Danny Melnick, Absolutely Live Entertainment, LLC, New York City; Dan DeWayne, California World Fest, Grass Valley, Ca. and Director, Chico Performances, Cal State University Chico.
1 pm to 3 pm How World Music Presenters Can Increase Organizational Media Presence. Moderated by Dmitri Vietze, rock paper scissors. Not to be missed :)
2 pm to 3 pm U.S. Regional Arts Organizations' New International Funding Initiatives - Arts Midwest and MidAtlantic Arts Foundation
January 7 Saturday
8 am to 9 am Center Stage Special Session, 10 Intl Artists Touring in 2012, Sheraton, Conf. C
10 am to 11:30 am World Arts: An Investment in your Community. With Dawn Elder; Ranjanaa Deva, Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts; Matt Wolf, Kimmel Center, Inc.; Ismael Ahmed, University of Michigan; Jordan Peimer, Skirball Cultural Center; Matias Tarnopolsky, Cal Performances; Simon Shaheen, Homayoun Sakhi.
January 8 Sunday
9 am to 11 am Visa Tips Consultation Salon
9 am to 11 am Foreign Artist Tax Withholding: Not! Consultation Salon
January 9 Monday
9 am to 11 am Foreign Artist Tax Withholding: Not! Consultation Salon
Full schedule here
