What does it mean to be an After Hours producer?

As a producer, this block is yours. You curate the artists, shape the experience, and put your name on it. Think of it as your own showcase room — a dedicated space where the presenters, agents, and industry leaders attending ArtsMarket Southeast come to discover what you're championing.

• You let us know the date you'd like your block to fall on (Note: specific lineup placement within the block is at the discretion of our stage manager, who you'll be connected with upon acceptance)
• You select and invite the artists who will fill your four performance slots
• You set your own artist participation fees and manage those relationships directly
• NCPC handles the room, the logistics, and the conference audience — you handle the vision
• Our production team and stage manager, Tess Mangum of Sonic Pie Productions, will be on-site to handle technical needs and ensure everything runs smoothly
• Your organization receives prominent recognition as an After Hours block producer throughout the conference

Investment

Each 15-minute performance slot is offered at $2,500, for a total of $10,000 per four-slot block. For comparison, similar slots at our Annual Meeting were offered at $2,000; the increase reflects the larger, industry-wide audience ArtsMarket brings together.

Why this matters

ArtsMarket Southeast brings together the performing arts leaders who are actively building their seasons right now. An After Hours block puts your curatorial voice in front of that room — it's the most direct, highest-visibility opportunity we've ever offered at ArtsMarket Southeast.

With only two blocks available, interest is expected to move quickly. Contact us to learn more or express interest.

Note: Producer selection may be limited to available slots and is subject to NCPC confirmation.