NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents)

05/15/2026

When it comes to slowing down our biological aging, engaging with arts and culture is as beneficial as physical activity, a new study suggests. https://cnn.it/4udzpBB

05/14/2026

Check out this transparent & detailed breakdown from Los Campesinos on the numbers behind what it takes to tour the US!

Beyond their reputation as one of the most consistently great indie pop bands of the past couple of decades, Los Campesinos! are also among the most transparent. Since going full-on DIY with their seventh studio album, 2024’s All Hell, the Welsh band has been remarkably straightforward about the f...

04/30/2026

Still haven’t registered or booked your hotel? Good news- the Early Bird Registration and Hotel Discounts have been extended til May 8th! Don’t miss out!

04/23/2026

Not all deserts leave you depleted. Some restore you. 🌵
The NAPAMA Retreat is a 3-day experience for the touring arts community that brings together artists, agents, presenters, and industry leaders to connect, learn, and grow outside the traditional conference setting.

In Tucson, our Oasis of Innovation becomes a space to exchange ideas, build meaningful relationships, and reimagine what’s next.

Come for the connection. Leave with clarity.
Early bird rates end May 1.
Link in bio!

04/13/2026

Take action! Ask Congress to fund these vital cultural agencies: https://bit.ly/41uz7cL

The President’s FY27 Budget Request proposes closing the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services—a direct threat to our country’s cultural and economic fabric.

Arts and culture advocates know this federal funding is essential. Here’s a statement from our CEO, Erin Harkey:

“The administration’s proposal to dismantle our national cultural infrastructure by closing the NEA, NEH, and IMLS is a direct assault on the creative, social, and economic fabric of this country. These agencies are not line items. They are central to our communities, and our shared identity.

Americans for the Arts stands firmly behind the professionals who steward these resources and the people they serve every day. The arts are a $1.2 trillion driver of our economy, supporting 5.4 million jobs nationwide. Federal cultural grants reach every Congressional district—supporting veterans, students, and rural communities that are too often overlooked.

We’ve been here before. It’s exhausting to keep fighting the same fight, but communities across the country are paying attention—and they’re mobilizing. Our resolve is stronger than ever.

Thankfully, bipartisan majorities in Congress reaffirmed the importance of the creative sector in Fiscal Year 2026 by fully funding the NEA, NEH, and other federal cultural agencies. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of sustained, collective advocacy from people across the country who understand what’s important.

And we’re not done. Americans for the Arts will continue working alongside bipartisan leadership on Capitol Hill—and with advocates in communities nationwide—to push forward. We are calling for $213 million for both the NEA and NEH in FY27. Because this is about protecting not just funding, but access, opportunity, and the cultural life of this country.”

Take action! Ask Congress to fund these vital cultural agencies: https://bit.ly/41uz7cL

03/30/2026

At the 2026 NAPAMA Retreat, professional development is taking center stage. From using the arts to strengthen communities, to sharpening your marketing strategy, to getting the inside track on the upcoming conference season, these sessions are designed to send you home with fresh ideas, new connections, and a notebook full of “why didn’t I think of that?” moments. 🎭✨🎟️

Link in bio to register! 🌵

03/17/2026

Another action item - help UCIS meet its statutory 14-day Visa processing obligation! If you are based in the U.S., contact your U.S. House representative with this ready-to-use email tool and talking points and ask them to sign the Dear Colleague letter by March 18. Thanks to our advocacy partners at the League of American Orchestras.

Help keep international artists on our stages!

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is legally required to process O and P artist visas within 14 days. The reality? Average processing times exceed 10 months.

A bipartisan effort is urging action to ensure USCIS meets its 14-day processing requirement.

Contact Congress by March 18 and help fix the artist visa backlog ➡️ https://americanorchestras.org/learn/advocate/contact-congress-today/

Thanks to our advocacy partners at the League of American Orchestras.



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03/17/2026

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all the baddies who keep the stages lit and the tours moving.

Agents. Managers. Presenters. Artists. Producers.

The chaos is real.
But so is the magic.

🎭

03/03/2026

We were born for this.

Not the easy days. The real ones.
The conversations that make you sharper.
The feedback that makes you braver.
The rooms where honesty beats ego.

NAPAMA exists for the people building this industry in real time. We create space to learn, question, refine, and connect with the colleagues who actually understand the stakes.

And the Retreat?
That’s where the armor comes off.
Where strategy meets vulnerability.
Where competitors become collaborators.
Where you remember you’re not doing this alone.

We don’t gather to escape the work.
We gather to get better at it.

Learn more about the retreat @ the link in bio. 🌵