We are actively exploring how to provide a meaningful experience for this year’s gathering. Once more information is available, we will provide updates on our 2020 registration process via our website, email, and social media.
The Arts Midwest Conference is the preeminent booking and education conference for the Midwest performing arts industry. Each year the Conference brings together a community of 1,000+ arts professionals who create, present, and tour performances to audiences across the Midwest. It’s a must-attend event for anyone looking to deepen their connections with colleagues and bolster their work, including performing artists, artist managers and booking agents, representatives from performing arts presenting organizations, and arts administrators.
Full Registration
Attend with full access to all Conference venues, events and meals. Includes Marketplace (exhibit hall) business privileges, inclusion in and access to attendee lists, along with rights to purchase sponsorship, advertising, and showcase listings.
Presenters and Service Organizations (2019 Rates)
| Dates | Primary Registrant | Additional Registrant |
| May 7–July 11 | $455 | $375 |
| July 12–Aug. 8 | $505 | $425 |
| Aug. 9–Sept. 7 | $555 | $475 |
Exhibitors (2019 Rates)
Artists, agents, managers, and vendors promoting yourself, your roster of artists, or a service must purchase an exhibit space package. Exhibiting organizations may purchase no more than two booths and may only purchase one premium full booth.
| Booth Type | Cost |
| Premium full booth | $1,180 |
| Aisle full booth | $970 |
| Standard full booth | $880 |
| No drape full booth | $850 |
| Wide half booth | $670 |
| Deep half booth | $630 |
| Agency Registration | $630 |
| Additional Registrant | $375 – $475 |
Single Day Passes (2019 Rates)
| Presenter or service organization (primary or additional registrant) | $225 |
| Exhibitor (additional registrant) | $225 |
Special Passes
Attend with limited business privileges and access to Conference events.
Students
Requires valid student ID and volunteer commitment. $150
Guest Pass
Be accompanied by your spouse or partner for Conference social events and meals. Access to the Marketplace with business privileges is reserved for full-Conference registrants. Does not provide access to or inclusion in attendee lists. Limit one per organization. $200
First Time Observer Pass
All artists, agents, and managers attending to promote themselves or their artists must purchase an exhibit space. New attendees not quite ready to make that commitment may use this pass to learn about the Conference through observation and take advantage of the Conference’s networking opportunities and programming. Eligible registrants have not attended previously and registration with this pass is subject to approval. $455-555
Artist Pass
Accompany your manager/agent in the Marketplace and attend professional development only on one day, which you select. Does not include events, meals, or inclusion in attendee lists. Does not provide access to or inclusion in attendee lists. Limit one per person. $75