Americans for the Arts 2021 Annual Convention

Join Us for the 2021 Annual Convention!

Building an Equitable Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Together

Annual Convention is our opportunity as an arts field to gather and explore what is most pressing in this moment.  As we begin to reemerge and rebuild from the pandemic, 2021 can be a moment of hope and a chance to share arts and culture in all the ways we have missed. It will also be a year of navigating reopening challenges and continuing momentum in the fight for racial equity.

On June 8-11, the 2021 Annual Convention will focus on the future as we start reemerging, rebuilding, and reimagining our creative field and communities. Join us as we explore how to put creative workers and cultural organizations to work as part of our collective recovery.

Register Now

Affordable Ways to Join

This is a vital year for our members and the field to gather. To make the Annual Convention as affordable and accessible as possible, Americans for the Arts members* can take advantage of a special $49 rate. We are also thrilled to offer a number of scholarship opportunities for those unable to access resources for a paid registration.

Scholarship Opportunities Deadline: May 3, 2021 at 9am

Scholarship application form here.

In addition to the General Convention scholarship, the following opportunities are available for request:

• Leaders of color
• LGBTQIA+ leaders
• Leaders with disabilities
• Individuals that reside in and/or directly serve rural communities
• Practicing artists
• Emerging arts professionals

We use the preceding categories understanding that the terms may not be universal and may be limiting. We invite individuals to self-identify and to contact us with any questions.

Learn more about the 2021 Annual Convention at convention.artsusa.org and stay tuned for more information on this year's sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities. To become a member or check your member status, visit us online or email membership@artusa.org.

*Members at the Basic and Colleague Levels or higher can take advantage of the member rate at Annual Convention. The member rate is not available to Digital Members.