WPN Membership
The Wisconsin Presenters Network membership is open to any presenting organization, and non-presenting individual (exclusive of agents) in Wisconsin or a neighboring state (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota) that share the mission and goals of the Wisconsin Presenters Network.
Annual Membership is July 1 to June 30. Registration for the 2026-27 Membership is now open!
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Presenter Organization
Any non-profit Wisconsin or neighboring state organization that presents the professional performing arts is eligible for membership.
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Membership includes two (2) organizational members, but one (1) vote.
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Includes one (1) WPN summer conference registration. Additional members would pay the conference rate.
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All access to website.
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Access to the block booking/routing meetings and WPN wish list forum.
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Tri-Annual Business Meetings (fall, winter, and summer).
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Regional social networking and virtual discussions.
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Since August 2025, WPN members are eligible to join Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) free of charge through the membership WPN maintains with APAP. In addition, WPN members that become an APAP member, receive a discount to the APAP|NYC conference.
Membership fees are based on performing artist’s fees paid in the latest fiscal year.
Membership Tier Fees
Under $49,000 $250
$50,000 - $99,999 $275
$100,000 - $499,999 $300
$500,000+ $325
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Presenter Organization
Associate
Additional representatives from a given member organization that already has a full "Presenter Organization" membership, may be granted non-voting access to member benefits.
Associate Membership Fee $50
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Includes one (1) member from an existing Presenter Organization, no vote.
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Includes all access to website.
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Access to the block booking/routing meetings and WPN wish list forum.
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Tri-Annual Business Meetings (fall, winter, and summer).
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Regional social networking and virtual discussions.
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Does not include WPN summer conference registration. Member would pay the conference rate.
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Presenter Organization
Student
To assist with inspiring our future leaders, a college/university that already has a full "Presenter Organization" membership, may have college students as part of the Wisconsin Presenters Network.
Student Membership Fee $10
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Includes one (1) member from an existing Presenter Organization, no vote.
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Includes access to website.
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Access to the block booking/routing meetings and WPN wish list forum.
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Tri-Annual Business Meetings (fall, winter, and summer).
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Regional social networking and virtual discussions.
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Does not include WPN summer conference registration. Member would pay the conference rate.
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Affiliate
An affiliate is an artist or non-presenting individual (exclusive of agents), with an interest in the performing arts and the WPN objectives.
Affiliate must reside in Wisconsin or neighboring state (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota). Consulting members must be working with an Organizational member with Wisconsin or a neighboring state.
Affiliate Membership Fee $200
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Includes one (1) member, no vote.
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Includes one (1) WPN summer conference registration.
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Includes affiliate access to website (not full access).
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Includes WPN networking, but excludes from all block/routing meetings.
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Emeritus
This membership level is open by nomination only to candidates who have offered the highest level of service to their community, the Network, Wisconsin or neighboring state (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota) and the field of presenting through their years of service.
Emeritus Membership to the WPN is bestowed with no annual fee and waived fees for the annual WPN summer conference. Non-voting member category. Nominations may come from any Organization member and must be approved by a ¾ majority of voters present during any official meeting of the membership.
Emeritus Membership Fee $0
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Includes one (1) WPN summer conference registration.
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Includes all access to website.
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Access to the block booking/routing. meetings and WPN wish list forum
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Tri-Annual Business Meetings (fall, winter, and summer).
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Regional social networking and virtual discussions.
Emeritus Members
Michael Goldberg, 2014
Jim O’Connell, 2014
Dan Schmal, 2017
Michael Duncan, 2018
Matthew Schliesman, 2020
Thomas Robbins, 2023