MEMBERSHIP
Connect with the strongest community of performing arts professionals in the West.
JOIN THE WAA COMMUNITY
WAA’s new and improved member portal is live! Learn more
WAA 2023; image credit: Jo Cosme
“Before, during, and as the pandemic seemingly winds down, WAA has remained by far the most valuable, supportive, and informative organization to which we belong. Thank you.”
Jeremy Ganter
Associate Executive Director/Director of Programming | Mondavi Center for the Arts, UC Davis
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Member Directory
Access to, and a listing in, our member directory, searchable by location, discipline, fee range, and more.
Annual Conference
Discounted conference registration and member-only marketing privileges, including the ability to showcase and rent an exhibit space.
Free Job Postings
Recruiting? Advertise your opportunity on the WAA website.
Professional Development
Virtual webinars - free for members
Access for Colleagues
Anyone on your team may access member benefits for organizational memberships
Connection & Community
Access a community of seasoned and emerging practitioners in the field; grow your network; exchange ideas and find innovations of the field via the online community and at the conference.
Advocacy
Have a seat at the table. WAA is a part of the Alliance of Performing Arts Conferences (APAC) which works to advocate for the field at-large, and grow support for WAA members.
Voting Rights
Your voice, your vote on WAA elections and member ballot items.
Ask Us
The WAA team is here to help! We offer excellent customer service and support every step of the way.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES & DUES
Not sure which membership type you fit under? Other questions? Please reach out.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
With the exception of the Individual membership, WAA memberships are organizational — which means that when you join WAA, anyone on your team/roster may access member benefits. Learn more about our four organizational membership types below.
ARTIST/MANAGER
WAA 2019; image credit: Corporate CloseUps
Join WAA as an Artist/Manager if: your organization represents touring performing artists/attractions
Annual dues: $325 - $1,100 Artist/Manager membership dues are tiered, based on gross contracts for touring. Learn more.
PRESENTER
The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts; image courtesy of the Mondavi Center
Join WAA as a Presenter if: your organization presents performances
Annual dues: $325 - $1,100 Presenter membership dues are tiered, based on total fees paid to touring artists. Learn more
ASSOCIATE
WAA 2019; image credit: Corporate CloseUps
Join WAA as an Associate if: your organization facilitates, funds, or supports presentation of the performing arts
Annual dues: $495
CONSULTANT/VENDOR
WAA 2019; image credit: Corporate CloseUps
Join WAA as a Consultant/Vendor if: your organization provides services and/or products related to the performing arts
Annual dues: $525
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Tamica Washington-Miller, WAA 2023; image credit: Jo Cosme
Join WAA as an Individual if: you are an individual performing arts professional who is not affiliated, contracted, or employed by a business or organization AND your annual gross fees from touring/annual total fees paid to touring artists (if applicable) are less than $50,000.
Note: Individual members are not eligible to exhibit at the conference, but hold all other benefits of membership.
Annual dues: $175
ARTIST/MANAGER MEMBERSHIP
The Artist/Manager membership is for:
Organizations representing touring performing artists/attractions (artists, ensembles, agents, managers, producers)
Annual Dues:
$325 - $1,100
Artist/Manager membership dues are tiered, based on gross contracts for touring for your most recently completed fiscal year.
Tier 1 $325: Less than $50,000 gross fees
Tier 2 $575: $50,000 - $249,999 gross fees
Tier 3 $725: $250,000 - $499,999 gross fees
Tier 4 $925: $500,00 - $999,999 gross fees
Tier 5 $1,100: 1 million and up gross fees
Calculating your Artist/Manager tier:
Artists: Gross fees contracted for performances and related activities (such as residencies) 50 miles or more away from home.
Managers/agents: Gross fees on which commissions are computed.
Fee-based managers: Gross fees contracted by artists under management for performances and related activities (such as residencies) 50 miles or more away from the artist’s home.
PRESENTER MEMBERSHIP
The Presenter membership is for:
Organizations presenting performances
Annual Dues:
$325 - $1,100
Calculating your Presenter tier:
Presenter membership dues are tiered, based on total fees paid to touring artists for your most recently completed fiscal year.
Tier 1 $325: Less than $50,000 gross fees
Tier 2 $575: $50,000 - $249,999 gross fees
Tier 3 $725: $250,000 - $499,999 gross fees
Tier 4 $925: $500,00 - $999,999 gross fees
Tier 5 $1,100: 1 million and up gross fees
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
The Associate membership is for:
Organizations facilitating, funding, or supporting the presentation of the performing arts (foundations, state arts agencies, arts service organizations)
Annual dues:
$495
CONSULTANT/VENDOR MEMBERSHIP
The Consultant/Vendor membership is for:
Organizations providing services and/or products related to the performing arts
Annual dues:
$525
MEMBER LOGIN
Current WAA Members
WAA’s new and improved member portal is live!
If you’re a current WAA member, you should receive an email with your new login credentials on Monday, March 25. The new member portal is accessed at members.westarts.org.
Your username is your email address. You can request a new password by entering your username at members.westarts.org.
Former WAA Members
If your membership lapsed prior to January 1, 2024, you’ll need to create a new account in the new member portal to and reinstate your membership. Ready to go ahead? Select the relevant membership below.
Join as an Artist/Manager if you represent touring performing artists/attractions
Join as a Presenter if your organization presents performances
Join as an Associate if your organization facilitates, funds, or supports presentation of the performing arts
Join as a Consultant/Vendor if your organization provides services and/or products related to the performing arts
Join as an Individual if you are an individual performing arts professional who is not affiliated, contracted, or employed by a business or organization AND your annual gross fees from touring/annual total fees paid to touring artists (if applicable) are less than $50,000.
How do I learn more about the new member portal?
Join us online for a full overview of the portal and its features. Upcoming sessions:
Wednesday, March 27 | 1pm - 2pm
Drop-in session: join at any time within the hour to connect with a member of the WAA team for help with the member portal.
RegisterWednesday, April 3 | 1pm - 2pm
Member Portal Webinar: overview of the various member portal functions followed by a Q&A.
Register
Other questions?
Contact us at membership@westarts.org
Above: Member Meetup at ODC/Dance, San Francisco, 2023