New York, NY (Top40 Charts) COIL 2016 launches the annual two-week long convergence of a dozen major performing arts industry forums and public festivals, January In NYC, that takes place this January 5-19 as performing arts presenters begin gathering in Manhattan for the 59th annual Association of Performing Arts Presenters global conference and marketplace (APAP|NYC 2016), January 15-19.
Events include conferences, workshops, networking, keynote speakers at the top of their field, as well as festivals, concerts and programs open to the public. More than 1,500 showcases and fully produced performance works featuring world-class performing artists offer a sampling of what's new and on trend for industry professionals to select from and book in their communities in the coming year and beyond. They share their experience with audiences attending in New York City.
"We are honored to once again host the annual APAP conference and welcome the artists and arts professionals who will convene here for this vital gathering of a dozen performing arts events," said Luis Castro, acting commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. "New York City is the theater and performance capital of the world. Our city is home to such outstanding, diverse talent. We are proud to be a sponsor of this year's APAP|NYC conference and to partner with APAP in supporting the performing arts community and showcasing the work of storytellers from across the five boroughs and around the globe."
When: January 5-19, 2016, specific events with dates, links and other detailed below.
What: The 12 events comprising January In NYC 2016 draw world-class performers, arts presenters, industry professionals and avid fans of dance, theater, music and opera— 45,000 attendees and 1,500 full length and performance showcases to Manhattan and points surrounding when the arts presenters come to sample and select from performance showcases to bring to communities across the U.S. and around the world.
Events for 2016 include conferences, festivals and concerts—many open to the public. Details are available at the January In NYC webpage and individual event websites:
COIL 2016, Jan. 5-17, https://ps122.org/coil
PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now, Jan. 6-17, https://prototypefestival.org
The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival (UTR), Jan. 6-17, https://undertheradarfestival.com
Chamber
Music America (CMA), Jan. 7-10, https://chamber-music.org
American Realness, Jan. 7-17, https://americanrealness.com
New York 2016 ISPA Congress, Jan. 12-14, https://ispa.org
American Dance Platform, Jan. 12-17, https://Joyce.org
NYC Winter Jazzfest, Jan. 13-17, https://winterjazzfest.com
Wavelengths: APAP Global
Music Pre-conference, Jan. 14-15, https://APAPNYC.org
Jazz Connect Conference, Jan. 14-15, https://jazz-connect.com
APAP|NYC 2016, Jan. 15-19, https://APAPNYC.org
globalFEST, Jan. 17, https://globalfest.org
WHERE: Performance venues, conference hotels and meeting rooms in more than 350 locations throughout Manhattan and extending into Brooklyn will host presentations, workshops, performances and showcases.
WHY: January In NYC grew organically as live arts festivals and professional events were scheduled around the annual APAP conference, building on the concentration of artists and presenters already traveling to New York. In January 2014, nine such organizations formed a deliberate collaboration to more effectively and efficiently serve the performing arts community. A dozen groups now comprise the consortium.
WHO: In date order, forums and festivals of January In NYC include the following. Locations not included below will be listed on each individual website. Some events take place in multiple locations.
