Ohio Arts Professionals Network

09/10/2026

🎧 We got a HUGE shoutout from Josh Benson at the top of the latest episode of There's No Business Like Podcast — and we couldn’t be more excited! 🙌

Josh shared that There's No Business Like Podcast will be at OAPN2026 with a booth, where they’ll be there to hear directly from YOU — what’s happening in the industry, what you’re thinking about, and what conversations need to be happening.

And that’s not all! Josh will also be hosting The Interval Sessions between our showcasing sets — a series of mini interviews and conversations with artists throughout the conference. Some will happen live and in person, and all of the sessions will be shared across our social channels so you can keep the conversation going beyond the conference.

Josh, thank you for the shoutout, for believing in what we’re doing, and for being such an amazing partner to OAPN. We’re so excited to have There's No Business Like Podcast with us in Hamilton!

is almost here. We can’t wait to see you!

Psst… there’s STILL time to register! 👀

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24pLIcUAeYt3iN1ft6i1zQ?si=2f38a232292943de

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09/10/2026

🌟We are so happy to feature our Conference Sponsor of the Week, Ohio Contemporary Ballet!

A trailblazer in Northeast Ohio’s dance scene for over 35 years, 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 continues to inspire through innovation and artistry. Learn more here: ocballet.org

🌟Register for the 2026 OAPN Conference and learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities on our website: oapn.org

09/08/2026

👉 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? View the full conference agenda: link in bio!

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20 at OAPN 2026
📍Professional Development for Presenters
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫, "𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐲-𝐈𝐧"

Four Northeast Ohio amphitheater Presenters share their strategies behind a successful concert series—from booking and season planning to fee structures, sponsorships, and community engagement. Join this interactive conversation. This session is ideal for presenters, with valuable behind-the-scenes insight for artists and agents on how seasons are booked.

Learn more about this session and speakers on the Conference Agenda: link in bio!

09/08/2026

Help us wish a very happy birthday to one of our newest board members, Charles Allen! 🎂 ♍️

Charles joins us from Lakeside Chautauqua and brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, fundraising, and so much more. His calm demeanor and clear thinking are already helping OAPN get to the next level.🚀

We are also thrilled to share that Lakeside Chautauqua will host our 2027 OAPN Board Retreat! We are incredibly grateful for Charles's kindness and willingness to share his space, time, and expertise to help our organization grow.

Please join us in celebrating Charles today! We hope your day is filled with all the things you love and more.

Happy Birthday, Charles! 🎉🥳

09/06/2026

🚨Last chance to register🚨

Register by TODAY to be included in the Conference Program and save with the best prices!

We can’t wait to see you there! Registration: oapn.org/registration2026/

09/05/2026

Heading to ? So are we - join us for our Consortia Meeting!

🗓️Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰11:45 AM - 1:15 PM CST
📍107 B, 1st Floor

The 2026 Midwest Arts XPO is less than a month away, September 22-25 in Milwaukee, WI. MAX brings together presenters, artists, agents, managers, and arts professionals from across the Midwest and beyond for four days of networking, learning, and discovery.

MAX 2026 features a robust lineup of professional development, dedicated XPO Hall Hours, lunchtime consortia meetings, a dedicated Youth and Family Symposium and Showcase, and three nights of additional exciting artist showcases to help jumpstart season planning. Learn more here: midwestartsxpo.org

Keep an eye out for the OAPN team in Milwaukee this month!

09/04/2026

🌟We are so excited to recognize our Conference Sponsor of the Week, Ultra Artists!

Ultra Artists is an entertainment agency that was launched to not only provide top tier talent, but to deliver a higher level of agency support to our buyers. Visit their website to view their roster and learn more: https://ultraartists.com/

🌟Register for the 2026 OAPN Conference on our website: oapn.org

09/02/2026

Check out this newly announced Professional Development Session at !

🗓️ Monday, October 19 at OAPN 2026
📍Professional Development Session
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐢 𝐃, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫, "𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐨"

Ready to hit the road? Before you book the first gig, there’s a lot to figure out.
This practical, candid session will help touring artists and agents understand what it really takes to build a successful tour. We’ll dig into the questions you should be asking before you go: What is your budget—and is it realistic? Who’s traveling with you? Will you bring your own musicians or hire locally? How do you find and work with musicians in different markets? What expenses should you anticipate? And what do presenters need from you to make the experience successful?
Touring isn’t a vacation—it’s a business. Come prepared to ask questions, share experiences, and leave with a better understanding of what you need to know, plan, and budget for before you hit the road.

Learn more about this session and speakers by visiting the Conference Agenda: https://oapn.org/agenda/

09/01/2026

September has begun! That means there are only 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 to get your registration in for !

🚨Register by this Sunday- September 6th - to be included in the Conference Program and save with the best prices!

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: oapn.org/registration2026/

08/21/2026

🌟We are proud to recognize our Conference Sponsor of the Week, AMAZ Entertainment!

Amaz Entertainment is passionate about delivering results that are tailored to your venue. Their agents will work hard for you. AMAZ Entertainment was founded in March of 2000 and has grown steadily over the years into a full-service management and booking agency, making artists memorable for over 26 years!

🌟Register for the 2026 OAPN Conference and learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities on our website: oapn.org