The Performing Arts Readiness project strengthens emergency preparedness within performing arts organizations.
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As the Performing Arts Readiness project transitions at the end of 2025, this will be our final post on this account. PAR’s work continues as a flagship program of NCAPER. Follow at: facebook.com/ncaper
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"Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual hit shelves—and the music business’ consciousness—in 2023. This year, the much-needed audiobook for the 600+ page book was released." spin.com/2025/12/the-mental-…
A recording of the "Community Recovery Through Arts and Culture (10.23.25)" webinar is available from PAR: This session explored how artists and arts organizations can engage meaningfully in their community’s recovery. lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/c…
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Calling all New Jersey artists! Registration is now open for the next session of The Business of Being an Artist Virtual Workshop Series: Work Samples That Wow! Registration is FREE but required. Deadline: January 14, 2026. Learn more: conta.cc/4q3LnLk #NJarts
A recording of the "When to Cancel or Stop an Event (12/9/25)" webinar is available from PAR: "This webinar provides a practical framework for deciding when to pause, delay, or cancel performances." lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/c…
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.@Billboard continues its Indie Venue of the Month series with a spotlight on @Neumos — a fiercely independent Seattle venue and proud @NIVAssoc member with three decades of history, hustle, and heart.
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The webinar "When to Cancel or Stop an Event" on Dec. 9, 2025 at 2pmET will provide a practical framework for deciding when to pause, delay, or cancel performances in response to medical incidents, severe weather, poor air quality, or nearby emergencies. lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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A recording of the "Business Continuity for Performing Arts Orgs (12.2.25)" webinar is available from PAR: This webinar equips your org to take stock of your Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plan to make sure it is complete, usable, & audit-ready. lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/c…
The webinar "When to Cancel or Stop an Event" on Dec. 9, 2025 at 2pmET will provide a practical framework for deciding when to pause, delay, or cancel performances in response to medical incidents, severe weather, poor air quality, or nearby emergencies. lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The "Lessons Learned from the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival Shooting" webinar will be presented 12.8.25 @ 2pmET and will reflect on safety and security lessons from the tragic shooting in Las Vegas in 2017: lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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What Happened to the U.S. Nonprofit Theatre Movement? An excerpt from a new book ponders an industry that seems to have lost its way, even as it has grown—and what its future may hold. americantheatre.org/2025/11/…
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. abcnews.go.com/Politics/acti…
A recording of the "Cybersecurity Tips for Performing Arts Organizations (10/7/25)" webinar is available from the PAR project. This webinar covers securing your data, network, website, and computers.
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The PAR project has published a new article: “Enhancing Emergency Readiness in the Performing Arts with Free AI Tools.” Many performing arts organizations lack emergency plans and this piece shows how free AI tools can help them begin planning right away. performingartsreadiness.org/…
A recording of the webinar "Introduction to Archival Programs for Performing Arts Institutions (9.25.25)" is available from the PAR project: This webinar is an introduction to what archival programs do and how they can help your organization. lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/c…
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Join the PAR project for the FREE webinar "Safety and Security for Performing Arts" on 11.4.25 at 2pm ET for a class that will help event organizers and venues establish the key elements for prevention and responding to incidents: lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Join the PAR project for the FREE webinar "Safety and Security for Performing Arts" on 11.4.25 at 2pm ET for a class that will help event organizers and venues establish the key elements for prevention and responding to incidents: lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, & mental health emergencies.
Apply now thru Nov 4 for emergency treatment that occurred April 1, 2025 or later.
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A recording of the “Introduction to Emergency Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations” (9.23.25) webinar is available from PAR. This webinar introduces why emergency preparedness is critical to protect your organization lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/c…
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Join PAR for the FREE webinar "Cybersecurity Tips for Performing Arts Organizations" on 10.7.25 at 1:00pm ET. This session will cover securing data, network, website, and computers for performing arts orgs. lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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