Culture Ireland invites applications from artists, promoters and agents to attend the annual Association of Performing Artists Conference

APAP, the annual conference of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, is the world’s largest networking forum and marketplace for performing arts professionals. More than 3,500 presenters, artists, managers, agents and emerging arts leaders from 28 countries convene in New York City for five days of professional development, business deals and exciting performances.

Culture Ireland are inviting applications from professional traditional arts and music artists or promoters [as well as theatre and dance] to travel to New York as a delegate with Culture Ireland or, if an artist/band have been invited to showcase by an agent or are presenting an independent showcase, they can apply for grant funding towards their showcase costs.  Culture Ireland is also inviting applications from bands/artists to perform in a curated Culture Ireland showcase event.

For further information and a link to apply visit the Culture Ireland website www.cultureireland.ie