NCPC Annual Meeting 2025
June 9-11 in Wilmington, NC
Hosted by Thalian Hall for the Performing Arts & Wilson Center.
The beach is always a good idea!
The NCPC Board of Directors invites you to join them for high tides and good vibes at the 2025 Annual Meeting in beautiful downtown Wilmington, NC! Get inspired and “seas each day” by exchanging ideas with colleagues, attending professional development sessions, hearing artist/agent pitches, and seeing live showcases.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Early bird registration: (March 19-April 18) $255.00
Regular registration: (April 19-May 29) $295.00
Bring a friend to dinner on Monday night! $60 each additional guest.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- All activities and professional development sessions
- Opening reception plus 3 meals:
Monday reception and dinner at Thalian Hall for the Performing Arts. Bring a guest!
Tuesday breakfast at the Wilson Center
Tuesday lunch at the beach
- Live "Sponsor Spotlight" showcases
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Monday 6/9
5:30-6:30 PM - Registration Check-in & Opening Reception
6:30-7:30 PM - Evening Dinner (guests are welcome)
7:30-9:30 PM - Sponsor Spotlight Live Showcases
Tuesday 6/10
8:30-9:30 AM - Breakfast & Roundtable Discussions at the Wilson Center
9:30-9:45 AM - Break
9:45-11:45 AM - Artist/Agent Pitches
12:00-12:30 PM - Carpool to Beach
12:30-4:00 PM - Lunch/PD Session #1 Musicians for Overdose Prevention with John Kennedy/Networking/Beach Time
4:00-4:30 PM - Travel back to Thalian Hall
4:30-6:00 PM - NCPC Annual Business Meeting
6:00-7:00 PM - Wine Tour of Thalian Hall (optional)
7:00-9:00 PM - Dine-Arounds in Downtown Wilmington
9:00-11:00 PM - The Local Vocals Live Band Karaoke
Wednesday 6/11
Breakfast on your own
9:00-10:00 - PD Session #2 (choose one)
Creating a Successful Season or Improving the Business of the Arts
10:00-10:30 - Break
10:30-11:30 - PD Session #3
Arts Advocacy in a Politically Charged Climate - Nate McGaha, Arts NC
11:30 - Wrap up and adjourn
AIRPORT:
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) - 5 mins from downtown and hotels.
LODGING OPTIONS:
Aloft Hotel Wilmington (4 minute walk to event venues)
$239 per night + tax
Valet parking $25/night. Self parking $20/night
Does not include breakfast
Group rate reservation link HERE
Last day to book: May 8th
Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown (4 minute walk to event venues)
$179 per night + tax
Valet parking $29/night. Self parking garage $10/night
Daily hot breakfast included
Group rate reservation link HERE
Last day to book: May 1st
This project was funded in part by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources .
