Welcome to NCPC! Let's Connect...

As a leading professional organization in the performing arts industry in the Southeast US, NCPC is dedicated to fostering networking, collaboration, and growth opportunities for our members. Whether you're a new or seasoned presenter, an aspiring artist seeking professional development, or an established industry professional looking to expand your network, NCPC is here to support you and provide access to resources that will support your efforts to bring artists and audiences together for all communities.

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The North Carolina Presenters Consortium (NCPC) is a non-profit membership association of professional performing arts presenting organizations and industry professionals from NC, throughout the Southeast and across the country. NCPC advances the performing arts through collaboration, shared resources and professional development.

NCPC is a valuable resource network for presenters, agents, artists, vendors, and service providers. As one of the largest and most active consortia throughout the southeast region, we provide access to a vibrant region-wide arts scene and a pool of friendly colleagues who have collectively amassed decades of experience in the industry.

We work hard to serve and support presenters, agents, artists and service providers and to ensure that the business of the arts can be done in a thoughtful and supportive way. Click the video on the right to learn more about what our members love about being a part of NCPC.

Member Benefits

All Member Benefits

NCPC is a valuable resource network for presenters, agents, artists, vendors, and service providers. As one of the largest and most active state consortia, we provide access to a vibrant statewide arts scene and a pool of friendly colleagues who have collectively amassed decades of experience in the industry. Check out the scroll to the right for some of our member benefits!

NCPC Membership for Presenters

Presenting organizations must meet the following criteria:

Proof of 501c3 status
Presenting at least 3 events featuring professional touring artists/companies per year
Presentation of cultural-based programming being among the organization's primary purposes

Also eligible are emerging not-for-profit presenting organizations which present fewer than three events yearly or are in the process of establishing or further developing a broader presenting program (contact the Executive Director to discuss).

NCPC Membership for Non-Presenters

Agents, independent artists, vendors, and industry-related service providers are invited to join, too!

These "non-presenter" members play a crucial role in the successful functioning of our organization. They are instrumental in maintaining the thriving cultural ecosystem of our state, and benefit from the opportunities for communication and face-to-face interaction provided by NCPC. Agents, artists, vendors, and service providers have access to NCPC's private listserv and are invited to all association meetings and events, except for block booking meetings.

NCPC Member Dues

Dues for North Carolina presenting Organization

Outside NC presenting organization

Artists, agents, vendors, service organizations and more dues

Our meetings, Listserv, and ArtsMarket conference help agents, artists, and vendors connect with presenters, and presenters connect with one another. Members communicate often and come together to openly share resources, advice, opportunities, and camaraderie.

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