Consultation Salons
The APAP|NYC consultation salons are back, and the specialists are in! Beginning in mid-December, you can sign up online for a one-on-one session and gain the knowledge and guidance you need from our team of experts and specialists.
Pre-registration is required. For all sessions other than GG Arts Law or Fettman Ginsburg, sign up online now or at the conference, or visit the APAP|NYC Info Desk at the conference to sign up.
For the GG Arts Law or Fettman Ginsburg sessions, please use the e-mail links listed below to sign up.
NEA Dance Consultations
Sit down with the NEA's dance staff to discuss NEA Guidelines, competitive projects and applicant strategies.
Consultants: Doug Sonntag, Janelle Ott Long, Juliana Mascelli
Saturday, 8-9 a.m., Sheraton, Conference F
Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Sheraton, Conference F
Sunday, 8-9 a.m., Sheraton, Conference F
NEA International Consultations
The NEA’s director for international activities will provide guidance for applying to NEA international partnerships such as USArtists International (for artists) and Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America (for presenters), and will share tips and resources for international projects.
Consultant: Pennie Ojeda
Saturday, 2-3 p.m, Sheraton, Conference B
Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sheraton, Conference B
Monday, 11 a.m.-noon, Sheraton, Conference B
Grant Opportunities from Chamber Music America
Learn about CMA's grant programs for commissioning, residencies, presenting, eligibility and the application process.
Consultants: Susan Dadian, Jeanette Vuocolo
Saturday, 8-9 a.m., Sheraton, Conference J
Monday, 9-11 a.m., Sheraton, Conference B
Fundraising, Capital and Capitalization Campaigns
For over 35 years, Halsey and Alice North have helped APAP members raise capital and annual support to build, renovate and operate nonprofit performing arts centers and theaters. Discuss your organization's fundraising needs and how you can conduct a successful campaign.
Consultants: Alice North, Halsey North, Susan Stockton, Bill Mitchell
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, Hilton, Concourse A
Sunday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Hilton, Concourse A
Monday, 8 a.m.-noon, Hilton, Concourse H
NEA Presenting and Artist Communities Consultations
Discuss NEA guidelines, competitive projects and applicant strategies.
Consultants: Mike Orlove, Pepper Smith, Lara Allee
Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Sheraton, Conference G
Financial Planning - Group Consult
This workshop highlights tools that self-employed artists and arts professionals have at their disposal to plan for temporary or permanent disability, retirement and estate planning. The workshop will allow participants to understand how to set financial priorities, even on a limited income. Bring your questions!
Consultant: Julia Reinhart
Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Sheraton, Conference H
GG Arts Law Consultations
Brian Taylor Goldstein and Robyn Guilliams of GG Arts Law will be on hand for one-on-one appointments to discuss and resolve your legal concerns on a wide array of topics.
Consultants: Brian Taylor Goldstein, Robyn Guilliams
Saturday, 3-6 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Sunday, 3-6 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Monday, 11:30 .m.-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., 4-6 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
To schedule an appointment with Brian or Robyn, send an email to bgoldstein@ggartslaw.com. Write "APAP Consultation" in the subject line, indicate your topic and preferred time, and they will contact you to confirm the time and place.
Fettmann Ginsburg Consultations
Jonathan Ginsburg and Andi Floyd of Fettmann and Ginsburg will be available for consultations on visas and immigration issues for foreign artists.
Consultants: Jonathan Ginsburg, Andi Floyd
Saturday, 9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Monday, 9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4:30-6 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
To schedule an appointment with Jonathan or Andi, send an email to afloyd@fettmannginsburg.com. Write "APAP Consultation" in the subject line, indicate your topic and preferred time, and they will contact you to confirm the time and place.
GG Arts Law Mini Workshops
No advance sign-up is required. Just show up!
Avoiding a World of Trouble: A Comprehensive Approach to Touring Foreign Artists in the US
In a lively session that will focus on current developments and practical skills, attendees will learn: basic visa concepts and procedures; basic tax obligations of foreign artists; contractual concepts; insurance available for foreign tours and performers; suggested planning and procedural timelines; and resources for further enlightenment.
Speakers: Brian Taylor Goldstein, Robyn Guilliams
Saturday, 9-11 a.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
The Secrets They Don't Want Artists To Know
This workshop provides an overview of important legal and business issues for independent artists, groups and ensembles. Topics include using and protecting creative material, negotiation, basic business structures and relationships between agents, managers, artists and presenters.
Speaker: Brian Taylor Goldstein
Saturday, 11:30 a.m-1 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Nonprofit 911
Explore the common ailments of tax-exempt nonprofits and how to cure and prevent them. Learn the truth about unrelated business income, the warning-signs of a diseased board and how to think outside of the box while maintaining your 501(c)(3) status.
Speakers: Brian Taylor Goldstein, Robyn Guilliams
Sunday, 9-11 a.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Surviving a Killer Attack of Foreign Artist Taxes
This session provides an overview of tax obligations and withholding for managers, agents, artists and presenters who work with foreign artists. Guidance for obtaining a Central Withholding Agreement (CWA) will be provided, and new requirements and procedures recently implemented by the IRS will be examined.
Speaker: Robyn Guilliams
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
A Copyright Guide to the Digital Galaxy
From music, artwork and video to trademarks, names and images, learn a basic overview of how to use, license and protect creative materials on the Internet, social networks and digital media.
Speaker: Robyn Guilliams
Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Fettmann Ginsburg Mini Workshops
No advance sign-up is required. Just show up!
Visas: Tips, Trends and Updates
Learn what you need to know about the process for obtaining visas for foreign artists to work and perform in the U.S., from visa petitions, to consulate visits and to recent changes of the process.
Speakers: Jonathan Ginsburg, Andi Floyd
Sunday, 9-11 a.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
Monday, 2-4 p.m., Hilton, Concourse Level
