Western Arts Alliance

Western Arts Alliance Since 1967, Western Arts Alliance (WAA) has been a leader in the field of booking and touring.

Ready to take your work to Asia? 🌏✈️Apply by May 29 to join WAA’s PADX trade mission to Hong Kong and Busan, South Korea...
05/13/2026

Ready to take your work to Asia? 🌏✈️
Apply by May 29 to join WAA’s PADX trade mission to Hong Kong and Busan, South Korea!

Connect with presenters, artists, and industry leaders at:
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) — Oct 9–13
Busan Performing Arts Market (BPAM) — optional extension

Selected delegates may receive:
- Travel subsidies
- Curated networking + meetings
- Shared booth and promotional opportunities
- Market insights + on-the-ground support
- Pre-trip prep and technical assistance

Whether you’re an artist, agent, presenter, promoter, or arts professional interested in international exchange, this is an exciting opportunity to build connections in East Asian markets.

Interested? Apply by May 29!

Circle Up in The Bay! Join us for a free outdoor performance by Latin music duo Larry & Joe, presented by Yerba Buena Ga...
05/08/2026

Circle Up in The Bay! Join us for a free outdoor performance by Latin music duo Larry & Joe, presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Bring your lunch and hang with WAA in our reserved section — we’ll have blankets, chairs, and a few extras, including limited-edition swag giveaways.

Then, on May 22 (the very next day!), WAA will join the first Old Oakland Stroll of the 2026 season — a monthly celebration of the vibrant neighborhood and local businesses that will host this year’s annual conference.

Hope to see you there!

We’re extremely excited to announce that our Keynote address, part of the Grand Opening sponsored by SOZO, will be given...
05/01/2026

We’re extremely excited to announce that our Keynote address, part of the Grand Opening sponsored by SOZO, will be given by comedian, author, and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell. A deeply rooted and proud Oaklander, his mantra, “Who’s With Me?”, not only drives his work of creating and lifting up connection and community, but resonates with us as we call for our community to Circle Up at WAA OAK.

Get the inside scoop before you arrive 👀The World of WAA: Online Mixer + Webinar is your go-to pre-conference session to...
04/15/2026

Get the inside scoop before you arrive 👀

The World of WAA: Online Mixer + Webinar is your go-to pre-conference session to help you make the most of your experience.

Hear from seasoned attendees sharing tips, insights, and must-knows. Then join breakout rooms to connect with peers, ask questions, and start building your community ahead of your arrival in Oakland.

Friday, May 15
12 PM PT
Sign-Up Now!

Come prepared, get connected, and start your conference experience early.

Announcing The Marcelo Avilès Scholarship Fund! Applications are now open until Friday, May 15. A jury of WAA stakeholde...
04/08/2026

Announcing The Marcelo Avilès Scholarship Fund!

Applications are now open until Friday, May 15. A jury of WAA stakeholders will select successful candidates based on a combination of financial need and sectoral impact.

Eligible applicants meet the following criteria:

* Individuals no older than 40 as of September 8, 2026 based in North America.

* Emerging performing arts professionals are those professionals who are actively working in the touring and performing arts presenting ecosystem, specifically those who intersect with performing arts centers in some capacity. Including, but not limited to artists/performers, programmer/presenters, marketers, agent/managers, producers and technical staff.

* Members and nonmembers are eligible to apply, applicants with a history of WAA membership or connection to the performing arts booking and touring field will be prioritized.

Find more information at westarts.org/donate

Nominate the leaders.Celebrate the changemakers.Shape the future.WAA Awards + Board of Director nominations are open 🙌 D...
04/01/2026

Nominate the leaders.
Celebrate the changemakers.
Shape the future.

WAA Awards + Board of Director nominations are open 🙌

Don’t miss your chance to recognize and lead!

🔗 Link in Bio
📸: Pamela Green by Farah Sosa

March 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM (PT)Join us for a brief informational webinar about exhibiting at this year’s conference!We’ll...
03/13/2026

March 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM (PT)

Join us for a brief informational webinar about exhibiting at this year’s conference!

We’ll cover:
• Exhibitor agreement details
• Event schedule highlights
• Meeting space options

Perfect for anyone considering exhibiting — come get the info you need and ask questions live.

Insider Access Registration Is Coming 🎉We’re excited to announce Insider Access registration for all WAA members!From Mo...
03/11/2026

Insider Access Registration Is Coming 🎉

We’re excited to announce Insider Access registration for all WAA members!

From Monday, March 30 – Thursday, April 30, current WAA members will get priority access to register for this year’s conference. During this exclusive window, members can:

✨ Secure their conference registration first
✨ Reserve meeting spaces in The Commons
✨ Guarantee seats at this year’s special programming lunches

Not a member or missed the Insider window? Early Bird registration for all attendees—including nonmembers—opens Friday, May 1.

Stay tuned for more conference updates!

More ways to be part of WAA OAK 2026! Calls for additional programming are now OPEN! 🎉 Whether you have a project to sha...
02/18/2026

More ways to be part of WAA OAK 2026!

Calls for additional programming are now OPEN! 🎉

Whether you have a project to share, a problem to solve, or need space to gather your Circle. We want to hear from you!

Opportunities include:
🎤 Pitch Sessions – Share your project, program, or artist with a live audience

🤝 Affinity Sessions – Identity-based connection + learning spaces

🗂 Consortia / Private Meetings – Closed sessions for member groups, boards, and trade delegations

🧠 Performing Arts Challenge – Collaborate with peers to tackle real threats to our field

Deadline: Friday, March 13
Link in our Bio 🔗

Bring your voice. Build community. Shape the future of the performing arts.

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Portland, OR
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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