SCHEDULE

Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Time
Session
8:30am - 5:00pm
LANE Cohort Meeting
(Partners Only)
11:00am - 4:00pm
Performing Arts Readiness Presents: Emergency Preparedness 101
This pre-conference workshop will provide an introduction to why emergency preparedness is critical to protect your organization from external risks and internal vulnerabilities.  
 
You must sign up for this session in order to attend. $50 
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration
2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Liberty Culture Tour
Join Janera Solomon, Executive Director of Kelly Strayhorn Theater, for a guided tour of East Liberty, a vibrant neighborhood rich in culture and the arts. See it through the eyes of a local!
5:00pm - 6:00pm
#NPN2018 Newbie Orientation
New to the conference? Jump-start your networking with fellow first-timers while learning how to get the most out of your conference experience. 
5:00pm - 6:30pm 
NPN Partner Mingle
Kick off the conference by connecting with fellow Partners, staff and board. 
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dinner Break
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Opening Reception
Celebrate the start of the conference with artists.
10:00pm - Midnight
Welcome to the Sweet Suite
It doesn’t get much sweeter than this conference tradition! Enjoy our special social suite – with a stocked bar – for late-night networking.
Friday, December 14th, 2018
Time
Session
8:00am - 5:00pm
Registration
9:00am - 10:30am
Opening Session & Art Burst
We’ll kick things off with welcoming remarks and Art Bursts, short performances by local and national artists. 
10:45am - 12:45pm
In The Works
“In the Works!” provides a lively forum for artists, Partners and colleagues to share brief, 60-second presentations describing new projects at any stage of development. This is an opportunity to discuss new commissions or creative works that are currently being worked on and in need of collaborators, producers and artistic guidance.
 Guidelines for participation:
• First come first served! We can only provide “air” time for the first 50 presenters.
• Interested attendees will be chosen at random from submitted forms, which must be dropped off at Registration by 10 a.m. on Friday, December 16.
• Stick to 60-seconds – you will be timed! 
12:45pm - 2:30pm 
Lunch Break
and self-organized Platicas (Conversations)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Idea Forums
Engaging 90-minute sessions exploring challenges, trends and innovative ideas in the field. 
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Art Talks & Art Burst
We’ve asked artists to tell us about themselves, their art and how their work and lives intersect with activism—all in 10 minutes. The session will conclude with an Art Burst, a short performance by a local artist. 
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dinner Break
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Live & Onstage: Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh edition of our signature production showcases six local artists and companies. 
11:00pm
The Sweet Suite: "Club NPN"
New this year: Sweet Suite themed nights! It’s time to party like it’s 1999 at this 90s kickback, hosted by our board. Bring your song requests and rock your favorite throwback fashions for your chance to win a fun prize. 
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
Time
Session
8:00am - 11:00am
NPN Partner Meeting
(Partners Only)
9:00am - 2:00pm
Registration
10:00am - 12:00pm
Peer to Peer Workshops
Professional development sessions for artists, by artists. 
11:30am - 1:00pm
NPN Board Meeting
(Board Only)
Noon - 1:30pm
Lunch Break
and self-organized Platicas (Conversations)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Idea Forums
Engaging 90-minute sessions exploring challenges, trends and innovative ideas in the field. 
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour of Transformation
Come to Contemporary Craft to experience a guided tour of our exhibition Transformation 10 featuring 26 artists’ work incorporating found objects and materials. After gaining inspiration from the show, get your hands dirty in our studio and make your own pendant or wine charm personalized with a stamped message.
4:00pm - 6:00pm 
Live & Onstage: Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh edition of our signature production showcases six local artists and companies. 
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rosie's Rum Punch Artist Party
Location: East End Cooperative Ministry
(6175 Harvard Street, EECM Entrance B

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

A casual reception following Saturday’s performance of Pittsburgh: Live & Onstage, presented by the National Performance Network in partnership with Kelly Strayhorn Theater. This ticketed event is an opportunity for guests to mingle with artists and cultural leaders from around the country, including Live & Onstage artists. The evening will include live entertainment, a raffle, hors d’oeuvres and our most delicious NPN tradition: Rosie’s Rum Punch. All proceeds will go toward artist scholarships for next year’s conference in New Orleans. Tickets: $30 
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Dinner Break
10:00pm - Midnight
Late Night Open Mic
Calling all musicians, dancers, actors, writers, comedians and storytellers for a late night of great performances featuring local and national artists. 
11:00pm
The Sweet Suite: "Wine Down"
Throw on your favorite jammies and get ready to unwind with a glass of wine and great company before the final day of the conference.
Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Time
Session
10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
9:00am - 10:50am
Art Slam!

This is an opportunity to experience a vast array of artist’s work in a short amount of time. Eighteen local and national artists shared slides of their work as well as what inspired them.

10:50am - Noon
Art Talks & Closing Remarks
We’ve asked artists to tell us about themselves, their art and how their work and lives intersect with activism—all in 10 minutes. They get the last word before we close things out. 
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Culture Tours
It’s time to get out of the hotel and explore Pittsburgh through one of our organized tours. 
 
Guided Tour of Frank Lloyd Wrights Falling Water is 11am-6pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dinner Break
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Closing Dance Party
Let’s close things out with a bang! Come dance the night away with new and old friends. Get ready for our 2nd Annual NPN Dance Contest! 
Midnight
The Sweet Suite: "Bittersweet Goodbye"
Let’s close things out with a bang! Come dance the night away with new and old friends. Get ready for our 2nd Annual NPN Dance Contest!