Annual Membership Conference
"The California Presenters Conference is a very meaty, substantive experience. I recommend the conference to all presenters whether they are new to the field or a seasoned professional." |
The California Presenters conference, held each spring, brings colleagues together from throughout the state and beyond for a jam-packed 48 hours of learning, sharing, camaraderie and inspiration.
Save the Date! The 2019 Membership Conference will be held May 29 - May 31 at the
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
Keynote Speakers from Past Conferences
2018 - Regan Linton, Phamaly Theatre
2017 - Liz Lerman, Choreographer, Performer, Writer, Educator and Speaker
2016 - Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Yurba Buena Center for the Arts
2015 - Jeff Chang, Institute for Diversity in the Arts, Stanford University
2014 - Rick Najera, Poet, Producer, Actor, Comedian, TV Writer
2013 - Nina Simon, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
2012 - Richard Montoya, Culture Clash & the City of Los Angeles Arts Commission
2011 - Gary Golden, Futurist
2010 - Neill Archer Roan, The Roan Group
2009 - Mehmet Dede, Electric Lila; David Asheim, Guide by Cell; Laura Zucker, Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Pre-Conference Session Speakers from Past Years
2018 - Diane Burbie, The ASPIRE Group
2017 - Amanda Deely, Jordan Reynolds, Wilson Schaser, MogoARTS Marketing
2016 - Erik Gensler, Capacity Interactive
2015 - Christy Bolingbroke, ODC Theatre
2014 - Teniqua Broughton, VerveSimone Consulting
2013 - Neil Barclay, Contemporary Arts Center; Nancy Hytone Leb, Center for Cultural Innovation; Sharon Yazowski, Levitt Pavilions
Save the Date! The 2019 Membership Conference will be held May 29 - May 31 at the
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
Keynote Speakers from Past Conferences
2018 - Regan Linton, Phamaly Theatre
2017 - Liz Lerman, Choreographer, Performer, Writer, Educator and Speaker
2016 - Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Yurba Buena Center for the Arts
2015 - Jeff Chang, Institute for Diversity in the Arts, Stanford University
2014 - Rick Najera, Poet, Producer, Actor, Comedian, TV Writer
2013 - Nina Simon, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
2012 - Richard Montoya, Culture Clash & the City of Los Angeles Arts Commission
2011 - Gary Golden, Futurist
2010 - Neill Archer Roan, The Roan Group
2009 - Mehmet Dede, Electric Lila; David Asheim, Guide by Cell; Laura Zucker, Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Pre-Conference Session Speakers from Past Years
2018 - Diane Burbie, The ASPIRE Group
2017 - Amanda Deely, Jordan Reynolds, Wilson Schaser, MogoARTS Marketing
2016 - Erik Gensler, Capacity Interactive
2015 - Christy Bolingbroke, ODC Theatre
2014 - Teniqua Broughton, VerveSimone Consulting
2013 - Neil Barclay, Contemporary Arts Center; Nancy Hytone Leb, Center for Cultural Innovation; Sharon Yazowski, Levitt Pavilions
Banner photo credits: Photo 1: Isabel Yrigoyen, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; Brian Garrick, San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Photo 2: Melorra Green, Melonie Green, African American Art & Culture, San Francisco; Beto González, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles Photo 3: 2018 Keynote Speaker Regan Linton, Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver; Photo 4: Sari Feinstein, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa; Diandra Miller, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts