Founded in 1981, New England Arts Presenters is a non-profit membership-based organization that provides support to arts presenters throughout the six New England states. NEAP is a trusted resource and a great way to connect with other presenters and get access that can help you navigate a rapidly changing arts environment. We offer opportunities for professional development, artist information sessions, and the chance to network with peers from across the region. Our goal is to promote the presentation of high-quality performing arts and to foster collaboration among our members.

Here are some of the things your membership includes:

• Free access to networking/collaboration/education meetings
• Free access to annual block booking/NEST collaboration discussions
• Reduced fees for educational workshops with guest speakers & educators
• Members-only consideration for NEAP’s Professional Development Grants
• Free posting of your organization’s open positions on NEAP website job board
• Access to our members-only Facebook page, where presenters share ideas, concerns and upcoming events
• Access to the NEAP Directory of member organizations presenting in New England
• In person and virtual networking opportunities

Sliding scale dues range from $48 for independent producers to $250 for patron organizations.

Membership Requirements

In order to become a member, your organization must be primarily engaged in presentation of artists, not the management or representation of artists. 

If you have questions about any aspect of membership, please contact neartspresenters@gmail.com