Top Ten Reasons to Become a Member of MPN:

1. Networking – MPN membership connects you with your colleagues across MN and surrounding states. Each year there are several opportunities for face-to-face meetings, including social time to get to know one another. MPN members have access to the full list of other members, available through its website.

2. Communications and Connections – Get into the MPN communication loop by maintaining your membership and using the Forum on MPN’s website to connect with many members at once. It’s a great tool for asking industry questions, starting blocks for booking, sharing job postings and more!  

3. Summer Conference – MPN’s summer conference offers a couple of days of networking, professional development and exploring a community in Minnesota! Held each June, the Summer Conference also serves as the organization’s annual meeting.

4. Block Booking – For many members, Block Booking is one of the most important elements of membership. Sometimes it takes several Minnesota presenters working together to bring a national touring act to our state. MPN members also work with Minnesota-based arts groups to put together tours across our region.

5. Affordability – Membership is affordable with a sliding scale starting at $50 with several membership tiers based on your organization’s presenting budget. Fees for in-person meetings and the summer conference are kept low to ensure all members can attend..

6. Meetings– In-person and virtual meetings are scheduled throughout the year. Among those that regularly occur are: the Fall Arts Midwest Conference. (ie, MAX); block booking at a member venue in October/November; APAP in January;  Arts Advocacy Day in March; Summer Conference; and various online opportunities throughout the year. 

7. Show Previews – Many MPN presenters will offer fellow MPN members comp or discounted tickets as a professional courtesy. Contact a fellow member if you would like to preview an artist you are considering!

8. Minnesota State Arts Board Connections – The Minnesota Presenters Network stays closely connected with the Minnesota State Arts Board and often has MSAB representatives provide updates at MPN meetings.

9. Arts Advocacy – There’s strength in numbers. MPN played a big role in the promotion of the landmark Legacy Amendment passed by a vote of the people of Minnesota in 2008. MPN works with Minnesota Citizens for the Arts to advocate for the arts in Minnesota. We schedule a meeting to coincide with the Arts Advocacy Day each spring in St. Paul.

10. Professional Development and Mentoring - The annual Summer Conference includes professional development sessions and time to learn from other MPN members. MPN members who have been around a while are glad to mentor those new to the profession or help those new to the state.

Affiliate Membership

Affiliate members are artists, agents, managers or any other person or organization that is not defined as someone who is a presenter or presenting organization. 

• Affiliate Members receive:

◦ Access to online Membership Directory

◦ Opportunity to connect with Presenter Members at specific joint Affiliate and Presenter member meetings and/or conferences.  Joint opportunities will be determined by the MPN Board and advertised as such.

Affiliate membership fee is $50.

Membership renews on an annual basis.

Go to the Membership Application form on the MPN website.