AGMA kicked off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election on February 1. The deadline is fast for members who want to shape AGMA’s future and run for office! DEADLINE REMINDER: Completed and signed CANDIDATE MATERIALS FORMS AND completed and signed NOMINATING PETITION FORMS must be received by the AGMA National Office no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2023. KEEP IN MIND: All Candidates will be informed whether they have met the qualifications to run for office on or around March 20, 2023. AGMA staff will confirm that materials have been received but will not confirm that a candidate has provided a sufficient number of valid signatures or met the eligibility requirements prior ... Read More -->

The AGMA Black Caucus (ABC) invites all AGMA members and non-AGMA Artists in the performing arts who identify as Black to attend their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. The meeting will be held over Zoom. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom details. Register here. This first National Meeting of the year will be an opportunity to connect with fellow Black AGMA (and non-AGMA) Artists and offer updates on how the recent work of the Caucus is creating positive change across the industry. The AGMA Black Caucus also wants to hear directly from Artists and learn more about what is going on in your community! The ABC has accomplished many things in... Read More -->

AGMA kicked off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election on February 1. Members who want to shape AGMA’s future are encouraged to run for office! DEADLINE REMINDER: Completed and signed CANDIDATE MATERIALS FORMS AND completed and signed NOMINATING PETITION FORMS must be received by the AGMA National Office no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2023. KEEP IN MIND: All Candidates will be informed whether they have met the qualifications to run for office on or around March 20, 2023. AGMA staff will confirm that materials have been received but will not confirm that a candidate has provided a sufficient number of valid signatures or met the eligibility requirements prior to March 20... Read More -->

Accessibility and inclusion should be top of mind for job posters throughout every step of the hiring process. In an effort to share hiring opportunities in a broader range of outlets to increase the number of applicants often underrepresented in AGMA-represented positions and roles, AGMA has recently published this Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) Job Posting Resource Page. While AGMA Signatory Companies should not limit their hiring opportunity postings to the outlets listed here, they are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the resources on this list and use them to expand their reach when circulating their audition listings and job postings! The page is public and can be found under th... Read More -->

Congratulations to all the AGMA members who were a part of this year's GRAMMY Awards! Cheers to the nominees and winners! ... Read More -->

The AGMA Black Caucus (ABC) invites all AGMA members and non-AGMA Artists in the performing arts who identify as Black to attend their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. The meeting will be held over Zoom. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom details. Register here. This first National Meeting of the year will be an opportunity to connect with fellow Black AGMA (and non-AGMA) Artists and offer updates on how the recent work of the Caucus is creating positive change across the industry. The AGMA Black Caucus also wants to hear directly from Artists and learn more about what is going on in your community! The ABC has accomplished many things in 2022. A... Read More -->

AGMA's January Newsletter was emailed to members in good standing on January 30. (Be sure to check your spam/promotions/other folders!) This first newsletter of the new year included an important dues reminder, information on the AGMA National Election, exciting organizing updates, mental health resources, audition and job opportunities, updates from AGMA caucuses, and a recap of the January Board Governors Meeting! As a reminder, members can review ALL of AGMA’s past monthly newsletters by visiting the Newsletter Archive on the website (MyAGMA login required). ... Read More -->

On Monday, January 23, 2023, National Executive Director Sam Wheeler delivered a State of the Union report to the AGMA Board of Governors at its monthly meeting. On Thursday, January 26, the State of the Union was recorded so the full membership could be made aware of the many achievements of this past year, as well as learn more about what can be expected in 2023. To access the members-only recording, log in to MyAGMA and choose "AGMA Webinars" from the MyAGMA dropdown menu. ... Read More -->

https://vimeo.com/795290480/7600a580a5 AGMA kicked off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election yesterday. Members that want to help shape AGMA’s future, are encouraged to run for office! Here's a quick overview video but the necessary information, deadline dates, forms, and documents members will need are all in one place on AGMA’s Election Webpage, located behind the MyAGMA Portal. To access the webpage, log in to MyAGMA and select “2023 AGMA National Election” from the MyAGMA dropdown menu. ... Read More -->

This year’s Black History Month arrives just one month after the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. Our hearts remain heavy, as we witnessed the violence inherent in our very broken system result in yet another senseless death of a Black person who should be alive today.  AGMA once again calls on elected leaders at all levels of government to come together, like our members, to address the systemic and institutionalized origins of these tragedies, and enact meaningful policies to end them and begin the healing process.  This month we will focus on JOY. Throughout February, AGMA will spotlight Black history (and Black history in the making) and the JOY that has shaped and that keeps shaping the performing arts for t... Read More -->