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MPAC Membership

The Montana Performing Arts Consortium is a professional membership association. We welcome everyone who contributes to the touring and presentation of the performing arts in Montana.

Benefits include:

Annual Conference & Showcase
Member directories
Performance calendars: external calendar for confirmed tours + internal calendars for planning and block-booking
Block-booking alerts
Shared grant resources and funding opportunities
Archival directories of past MPAC showcase artists and applicants
Access to all professional development resources

There is more to come! We’ll add new benefits and improve existing ones as we receive your feedback and build capacity.

Presenter Membership is for organizations that book professional artists to present performing arts events throughout a defined season. Typically presenters have 3 or more events in an annual series. This membership is open to nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and emerging organizations or companies that are just starting out and may not have a fully fledged series yet.

Member dues for presenters are tiered based on the organization's artist fee budget.

Conference registration and attendance is not required to be eligible for membership, but it is strongly encouraged!

Membership does not include conference registration. Members may purchase conference registration through the Member Dashboard (membership and login required).

Presenter Tier 1
50$
Every year
Annual artist fees are less than $5,000
Presenter Tier 2
80$
Every year
Annual artist fees $5,000-$10,000
Presenter Tier 3
110$
Every year
Annual artist fees $10,000-$30,000
Presenter Tier 4
150$
Every year
Annual artist fees $30,000-$60,000
Presenter Tier 5
190$
Every year
Annual artist fees $60,000 or more
Emerging arts organization
50$
Every year
For communities planning to start a performing arts series. No series started or 501(c)3 yet.

Artist Membership is for professional performing artists of all genres: dance, theater, comedy, music (all kinds), physical comedy, storytelling, and more! Artist membership is open to self-represented artists and those who have management.

We welcome artist members from all over the world! Discounted membership is available for Montana-based artists.

Membership does not guarantee a showcase opportunity. Conference registration and attendance is not required to be eligible for membership, but it is strongly encouraged!

Membership does not include conference registration. Members may purchase conference registration through the Member Dashboard (membership and login required).

Artist Membership
65$
Every year
Membership for artists based outside of Montana
Montana Artist Membership
50$
Every year
Membership for artists based in Montana

Agency Membership is for artist agencies/management companies that represent multiple performing artists and are responsible for managing bookings. We welcome artist agency members from anywhere in the world! Agents and managers may join MPAC and register for the conference on behalf of the artists on their roster. Member login is limited to one (1) email account.

Conference registration and attendance is not required to be eligible for membership, but it is strongly encouraged!

Membership does not include conference registration. Members may purchase conference registration through the Member Dashboard (membership and login required).

Agency Membership
70$
Every year
Membership for artist agents
Valid for 2 years

Service Organization Membership is for organizations and companies that support performing artists and/or presenting organizations. This includes but is not limited to government arts agencies, arts/nonprofit advocacy organizations, arts/nonprofit service organizations, consulting firms, and other professional associations.

Conference registration and attendance is not required to be eligible for membership, but it is strongly encouraged!

Membership does not include conference registration. Members may purchase conference registration through the Member Dashboard (membership and login required).

Service Organization
120$
Every year
Service Organization Membership is for organizations and companies that support performing artists and/or presenting organizations.

Affiliate Organization Membership is for organizations that book touring performers in Montana but do not have the typical presenter series business model. This includes but is not limited to:

Schools interested in outreach performances on campus
Nonprofits planning special events with live entertainment (galas, red-carpet events, etc.)
Libraries offering performing arts events
Symphony orchestras booking artists for a gala or special concert
Individuals or other entities that present house concerts
Any community center or other organization seeking performing arts outreach opportunities

Affiliate Organizations
20$
Every year
Affiliate Organization Membership is for organizations that book touring performers in Montana but do not have the typical presenter series business model.

Community organizations with this type of membership may not always need to attend our Annual Showcase & Conference and that is okay! You can still take advantage or our member directories and participate in block-booking to bring a great show to your community.

Membership does not include conference registration. Members may purchase conference registration through the Member Dashboard (membership and login required).

If you have questions about membership, please contact us!

Here is a walk through of the process for starting your membership

Membership Information

Performing arts colleagues may become members by signing up and paying dues through this website.
Joining MPAC gives you access to the Member Dashboard which is where you can access your benefits and resources.
Dues are set by the MPAC Board. Presenter dues are tiered based on the organization’s annual artist fees. Artist, agency, and service organization dues are fixed.
We also offer discounted membership for non-presenting entities that occasionally book outreach events or other live performances. Examples include schools, libraries, community centers, and any nonprofit that needs entertainment for a gala or other special event.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is available to members only. First, sign up for membership and pay dues (part of the sign up process). Then you can purchase your conference registration.
Conference registration may be purchased through the Member Dashboard.
Artists invited to showcase are required to register for the conference and become members. Another option is to have representation with an agent who is a current member and registered for the conference.

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