Monday, January 10
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Millennium Broadway Hotel
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| 0930 |
ISPA Committee Meetings (committee members only) |
| 0930 |
Membership Committee |
| 1045 |
Program Committee |
| 1200 |
Nominating Committee (lunch provided) |
| 1315 |
Development Committee |
| 1430 |
Finance Committee |
| 1545 |
Governance Committee |
Tuesday, January 11
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| Millennium Broadway Hotel |
| 0900 |
Executive Committee Meeting (committee members only) |
| 1045 |
2011 Fellowship Recipients' Orientation Meeting (invitation only) |
| The Times Center |
| 1100 |
Registration and Info Desk |
| 1300 |
OPENING CEREMONY and WELCOME |
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Speakers | Co-Chairs Julia Glawe (IMG Artists, United States) and Maria Hansen (Municipal Theatre & Philharmonie Haarlem, Netherlands)
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| 1315 |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Akram Khan |
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Moderator | Ella Baff (Jacob's Pillow Dance, United States)
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| 1415 |
SESSION I | The Culture of Collaboration |
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What does collaboration mean within the setting of a global community? Do cultures approach collaboration with a different mindset? Do different disciplines? This initial session with provide a context for the discussions to follow. |
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Speakers | Rafal Dutkiewicz (Mayor of Wroclaw, Poland), Ruth Mackenzie (London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, United Kingdom), Claudia Toni (Secretariat of Culture of São Paulo State, Brazil)
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| 1515 |
Break, coffee and tea |
| 1535 |
PERFORMANCE | Asphalt Orchestra
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| 1550 |
SESSION II | Artistic Collectives |
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Artistic collectives are not a new form of collaboration, but they are one of the most distinctive taking a form as unique as the individuals involved. In this session we will hear from a variety of artists that are actively involved in these innovative collaborations. |
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Speakers | David Lang (Bang on a Can, United States), Rick Lowe (Project Row Houses, United States), More to be announced
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| 1650 |
End of Day and Free Evening in New York City |
| Millennium Broadway Hotel |
| 1730 |
New Members' Welcome Cocktail Party (invitation only) |
Wednesday, January 12
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| The Times Center |
| 0930 |
Registration and Info Desk, coffee and tea
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| 1000 |
NEW WORKS NOW | The ISPA Pitch Session |
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Learn about new international and/or cross-cultural projects in just 90 minutes! The ISPA Pitch Session provides delegates the opportunity to become involved in commissioning and/or presenting new works before they fully enter the international marketplace. Interested in pitching a new project to performing arts industry professionals? Learn more about ISPA's Arts Exchange programs. |
| 1200 |
PROEX | Professional Exchange |
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Join us in a relaxed, informal, and intimate environment for casual networking, establishing new contacts, and maintaining existing relationships. Learn more about ISPA's Arts Exchange programs. |
| 1300 |
Lunch (buffet)
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| 1415 |
PERFORMANCE | Radio Purgatory
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| 1430 |
SESSION III | Economics of Collaboration |
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Often partnerships are explored or driven for real or perceived financial benefits, but are all collaborations inherently fiscally sound? In this session we will debunk the myths and explore the truth behind the economics of collaboration. |
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Speaker | Dr. Cees Langeveld (Chassé Theater, Netherlands) |
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Moderator | Mary Lou Aleskie (International Festival of Arts & Ideas, United States)
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| 1530 |
Break, coffee and tea
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| 1550 |
SESSION IV | Partners in Collaboration |
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Rentals, curation, resident companies and combinations thereof are all examples of facility management models that involve varying degrees of collaboration. But what model best serves the engagement of the public? Which model best serves the creation and distribution of art? Looking at examples from the US, Asia and Europe, we will discuss the various models and their pros and cons. |
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Speakers | Anne Ewers (Kimmel Center, United States), Nicholas Kenyon (Barbican Centre, United Kingdom), and Benson Puah (The Esplanade Company Ltd, Singapore) |
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Moderator | Mikki Shepard (The Apollo Theater, United States)
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| 1650 |
End of session |
| Gotham Hall |
| 1900 |
AWARDS DINNER and DANCE |
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ISPA honors and celebrates excellence in an evening of food and drinks. Learn more about ISPA Awards. |
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Did you attend the ISPA Awards Dinner? Follow this link to photographer Erin Baiano's website (password: ispaispa) to view photos from the event. |
| 2330 |
End of Day |
Thursday, January 13
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| The Apollo Theater |
| 1000 |
Registration and Info Desk, coffee and tea |
| 1030 |
APOLLO WELCOME
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| 1045 |
SESSION V | A Leap of Faith |
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Examples abound of two or more partners coming together to co-commission and develop new work. In this session we will explore two case studies of collaborations that were successful and the elements that led to a successful partnership. |
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Speakers | Ross Manson (The Africa Trilogy, Volcano, Canada), Joe Melillo (The Bridge Project, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), United States), Gaurav Kripalani (Singapore Repertory Theatre, Singapore), Weyni Mengesha (Director/dramaturge, Canada)
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Moderator | Chris Lorway (Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity, Canada)
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| 1200 |
Break and lunch served |
| 1245 |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Join us for ISPA’s annual meeting where we review the year that was, unveil plans for the coming year, elect the Board of Directors, and present ISPA’s Participation Awards celebrating current members who have been involved with ISPA for 25 years or more. |
| 1330 |
PERFORMANCE | The James Brown Project: The Anatomy of Funk
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| 1400 |
SESSION VI | Creative Partnerships
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What makes creative relationships work? How do two people—who may be perfectly capable and talented on their own—explode into innovation, discovery, and brilliance when working together? Collaboration yields so much of what is novel, useful, and beautiful – writer Joshua Wolf Shenk will share his perception on the role and nature of collaboration. |
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Speakers | Joshua Wolf Shenk (Author, United States) |
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Moderator | Julia Glawe (IMG Artists, USA) |
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| 1500 |
Break, coffee and tea
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| 1520 |
SESSION VII | Reality Check: Tales From the Real World
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This session is dedicated to hearing the delegate’s voice and experiences of collaboration. |
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Speakers | [your name here]
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Moderator | Ken Fischer (University Musical Society, United States), Maria Hansen (Municipal Theatre & Philharmonie Haarlem, Netherlands) |
| 1620 |
INVITATION TO TORONTO 2011 CONGRESS and ClOSING
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| Empire Hotel Rooftop |
| 1730 |
CLOSING COCKTAIL RECEPTION |
| 1930 |
Conclusion of New York 2011 Congress |
Friday, January 14
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| NYPL |
| 0930 |
ISPA Board Meeting |
Congress Home 
