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International Society labels large groups of individuals Society for the through a single lens – oversimplifying ISPA Performing Arts by race, gender, religion, economic status or sexual orientation. The arts have an opportunity to reject the need to stereotype and create a broader cultural understanding. There has been an unprecedented shift of place for many of the world’s peoples in the past five years. How are communities accepting these new residents and how are some political powers rejecting them? As a traditional tool of advocacy and diplomacy what role will the arts play in this ongoing debate? January 10–12, 2017 CURRENTS OF NEW YORK CONGRESS New tools present opportunities to enhance dialogue, interactivity and under- standing. CHANGE ARTS, POWER+POLITICS In a society where many cultures and art forms come together, is the traditional approach to artistic curation still valid? Many festivals, art venues and public spaces are relying on the individual artist to self-program. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF ISPA Dear Colleagues, urrents of Change—indeed! Arts, Power & Politics—ingredients for a potent stew, now on full boil all across the globe. When the theme for this congress was set early last year, many of us could not imagine the world as it is today. C Borders seem meaningless; yet nationalism is on the rise. Contrasts and conflicts stand on equal ground. Differences divide us and still we strive for diversity in all its forms. Confusion and upheaval is having its heyday in every corner of the globe. WELCOME So where does that leave us? Are the arts a mirror of what is happening around us or are we to be vital participants in world issues? Is it enough to want to share artistic work with our communities or must we consider how artistic experiences will shape our communities? And at the end of the day, how do our actions (or inactions) impact each other, our work and the future? REIMAGINING, the theme of our outstanding Melbourne Congress last May, kicked open the doors to this deeper dive on issues that are increasingly pressing with each passing day. Our issues are urgent. Our time is chaotic. Yet history tells us that it is from chaos and turmoil that beauty and transcendence rises. For almost as long as human history, art has been the expressive tool for communicating humanity’s triumphs and pains. It is a time for us to reflect on ideals even more than solutions. A time to remind ourselves of the important role art has played for centuries, and with confidence, decide for ourselves how each of us will move forward. To have such a gifted and committed network of arts colleagues around the world to rely on during this extraordinary time is an incredible resource. I am grateful to face each day’s issues and challenges knowing that our ISPA family is there to support each other. It is even more encouraging to know that ISPA is actively committed to engaging us all in a timely strategic plan to help map our future. I welcome you all to reflect, connect and share. Our time together is invaluable. May I suggest that this year we make an even greater effort to support each other in this journey, not just during this Congress, but throughout the year? Mary Lou Aleskie Chair, ISPA Board of Directors Executive Director, International Festival of Arts and Ideas 1 ARTIFAXevent ARTIFAXagora One Central Calendar Artifax software is designed by industry experts to meet the specialized needs of people who manage commercial, cultural and community venues and events. Our clients include conference organizers, performing arts centers, museums, visitor attractions and places of worship around the world. www.artifax.net Artifax Software Limited JCA, Inc. 17A West Street, Epsom 575 Eighth Avenue KT18 7RL, UK New York, NY 10018 T: +44(0)1372 587587 T: 888-446-4588 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] MESSAGE FROM THE C0-CHAIRS OF THE NEW YORK CONGRESS Dear Colleagues, ver a year ago, our title Currents of Change: Arts, Power and Politics, reflected our desire to cast a candid and conscientious eye on the politics and power dynamics in the arts. In a turbulent world where too many voices go unheard or unheeded, how do we make sure that we are not part of the problem in order to be part of the solution? Events in the last twelve Omonths have become spectacularly dramatic and we are looking at a world that seems tossed into free fall and landing who knows where. Our perspective is forced to change in unexpected ways as we witness shifting governments, and global alliances; populations on the move for every reason from climate change to escalating war zones and communities divided over what a good society should look like. It could not be a more critical time for the arts and culture to play a strategic and dynamic role to counter the negative aspects of what is happening. We need to be a catalyst for positive change in the world. But in order to do this we need to also examine our own habits, assumptions and privileges. How do we become more empowered partners and players at the table and how do we ensure that the table includes everyone? In this Congress, we hope through discussion and interaction to take a look into past practices in order to shape new and future behaviors that arts leaders and organizations can respond to. We are co-hosting this Congress to make sure that we talk openly, speak of the times that we live in and share our dilemmas about how to make our professional practice and experience matter in times of great uncertainty. Hopefully, this will be a time for all of us to come together, build mutual stamina and share what inspires us, what frightens us and what we're determined to do next. We also want to thank the New York Planning Committee who brought so much of their expertise and fresh perspective to the table as well as David Baile and the ISPA staff for their support in realizing ISPA’s 99th Congress! Welcome to the 2017 Congress! Alicia Adams and Jude Kelly Co-Chairs, 99th ISPA Congress 3 PACStatsSM 3.0 now online Performing arts centers are complex enterprises operating in a rapidly evolving world. PACStats is the tool that helps you proactively manage your business. Introducing the PACStats Community Members now have secure access to a new community portal offering a full array of benefits: Salary and Benchmarking Surveys and Online Reports Now you can track activity across all the venues your PAC uses, monitor internal and external trends, document impact, and create custom analysis to compare your Center to the field. Forums, Polls and Q&As Ask questions of your colleagues, share research and participate in roundtable discussions. Contact us to learn more. Steven A. Wolff 800.887.3282 or Catherine Carter +1 203.256.1616 [email protected] PACSTATSsm is a services mark of AMS Analytics LLC www.pacstats.com MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Dear Colleagues, n writing to you today, I want to pause for reflection on the tumultuous year that has affected every region of the globe but also savor the year of celebration we have ahead. In 2017, ISPA acknowledges ten years of its Fellowship Program and the $1 million US that has been invested in 234 Fellowships since inception! No I less significant is the fact that our upcoming convening in Montréal will be ISPA’s 100th congress - how many have you attended? As we planned this congress we witnessed and reflected on a number of significant events in 2016. The conversations were stimulating, reflective, learned, and informative, resulting in what you will experience over the next three days. I want to thank our esteemed Co-Chairs Alicia Adams and Jude Kelly for their inspiration and leadership and the entire planning committee for their invaluable participation. To the donors, patrons, sponsors, and our funding partners who have made ten years of Fellowships possible, thank you. And to our many committee members, board members and volunteers who facilitate the work undertaken by a very small office in a very big world, thank you. Partnerships are integral to the work ISPA assumes every day! And finally, to our members, thank you. There is no doubt that ISPA, and every organization for that matter, is going through seismic readjustments. Demographics are changing rapidly, governance models are under close scrutiny and we as an organization are examining our mission and our priorities. I encourage you to provide us with input and feedback regarding ISPA’s strategic direction and initiatives because after all, ISPA is all about the people. Thank you for investing your time and resources to be with us in New York and please join us in celebrating 2017! Sincerely, David Baile Chief Executive Officer 5 TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 MILLENNIUM BROADWAY HOTEL 09:00 - 11:00 Executive Committee Meeting 09:00 - 16:30 Registration / Check-in | Coffee service 10:00 - 12:00 PITCH NEW WORKS Host | Anthony Sargent APOLLO THEATER 11:30 - 16:30 Registration / Check-in 12:00 - 13:45 PROEX | Professional Exchange 13:00 - 13:15 OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME 12:45 - 13:45 LUNCH ISPA Chief Executive Officer | David Baile Sponsored by Meyer Sound Congress Co-Chairs | Alicia Adams and Jude Kelly ISPA Chair | Mary Lou Aleskie 13:45 - 14:00 PERFORMANCE | Tanya Tagaq Sponsored by Theatre Projects Consultants 13:15 - 14:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Natalia Kaliada Sponsored by The Banff Centre 14:00 - 14:05 REGIONAL UPDATE | Egypt Presenter | Amany Abouzeid 14:00 - 15:10 SESSION 1 | TIDES OF CHANGE Speakers | Kirsten Dehlholm, Natalia Kaliada 14:05 - 15:20 SESSION 3 | THE

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