AGMA Artists! LAST CALL to submit a piece of writing or artwork to the upcoming issue of AGMAzine! The theme for the magazine this time around is "AGMA on the Rise" and we want to celebrate AGMA members across the country. The deadline to contribute to the Summer 2022 issue is this Friday, May 6. Email submissions (word document preferred) and high-resolution photos (as attachments) directly to Denise Baker at dbaker@musicalartists.org. The theme “AGMA on the Rise” encompasses the growth and change AGMA and its members have experienced over the last two-plus years. We are still navigating through the pandemic, still fighting for equity. During this time, AGMA members have displayed great fortitude. AGMA welcomes articles (... Read More -->

We’ve reached the final countdown to complete AGMA’s demographic census! The census will close TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 4, at approximately 11:59 p.m. ET. Thank you to every AGMA member that has completed the census!  AGMA’s first demographic census was sent to members in good standing by Savanta on April 20. An easy way to search for the census is to search for “Savanta Market Research invite@decipherinc.com” and/or “Complete AGMA’s Demographic census.” (Previously Savanta was using the email address censusinvite@savanta.com, but we were made aware of email receipt issues. Some AGMA members were unable to receive the Census due to the email provider’s security restrictions. After looking into ways to resol... Read More -->

Registration is still OPEN for AGMA’s upcoming free and public webinar “Organizing the Dance World.” Join AGMA on May 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET! This webinar welcomes all professional dancers and staging staff in ballet and contemporary concert dance in the United States. The subject will be union organizing – what it is, how it’s done, who the decision-makers are, and why the dance world would be better, safer, and stronger if all dance artists in the United States unionized and became AGMA artists. Register for “Organizing the Dance World” by May 8 in order to receive the Zoom. SAFE SPACE: Participation in this webinar will be confidential. By utilizing the webinar platform, AGMA will ensure a safe setting in ... Read More -->

Registration is still OPEN for AGMA’s upcoming free and public webinar “Organizing the Opera World.” Join AGMA on Monday, May 9, at 8:00 p.m. ET! This webinar welcomes all professional singers (principal artists/soloists and choristers), dancers, and staging staff in opera in the United States. The subject will be union organizing – what it is, how it’s done, who the decision-makers are, and why the opera world would be better, safer, and stronger if all opera artists in the United States unionized and became AGMA artists. Register for “Organizing the Opera world” by May 8 in order to receive the Zoom. SAFE SPACE: Participation in this webinar will be confidential. By utilizing the webinar platform, AG... Read More -->

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. A time to pay tribute to, and center, the many Asian and Pacific Islander Artists who have enhanced the Performing Arts and remain vital to its future success. According to history.com, “May was chosen for AAPI Heritage Month because it commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese people to the United States on May 7, 1843. May is also a significant month because it recognizes Golden Spike Day, May 10, 1869, which marks the completion of the transcontinental railroad that was built with significant contributions from Chinese workers.” Throughout this month, AGMA will be spotlighting AAPI AGMA members in our social media stories. ... Read More -->

AGMA wishes to thank all of its members that have already completed the census. The census will only be open for just THREE MORE DAYS. It will close on Wednesday, May 4, at approximately 11:59 p.m. ET. AGMA’s first demographic census was sent to members in good standing by Savanta on April 20. An easy way to search for the census is to search for “Savanta Market Research invite@decipherinc.com” and/or “Complete AGMA’s Demographic census.” (Previously Savanta was using the email address censusinvite@savanta.com, but we were made aware of email receipt issues. Some AGMA members were unable to receive the Census due to the email provider’s security restrictions. After looking into ways to resolve this, as of April 26, ... Read More -->

Every April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to honor those who have been injured or lost their lives on the job, and to organize the fight for safe jobs. We stand united to strengthen workers’ rights and protections, and demand resources and actions needed for job safety enforcement. Everyone deserves a safe workplace! ... Read More -->

AGMA wishes to thank all of its members that have already completed the census. The census will only be open for ONE MORE WEEK. It will close on Wednesday, May 4, at approximately 11:59 p.m. ET. AGMA’s first demographic census was sent to members in good standing by Savanta on April 20. An easy way to search for the census is to search for “Savanta Market Research invite@decipherinc.com” and/or “Complete AGMA’s Demographic census.” (Previously Savanta was using the email address censusinvite@savanta.com, but we were made aware of email receipt issues. Some AGMA members were unable to receive the Census due to the email provider’s security restrictions. After looking into ways to resolve this, as of April 26, Savanta... Read More -->

AGMA’s April 2022 Newsletter was delivered to AGMA members in good standing on April 22. (Members should check their spam or promotions/other tab!) Highlights include: AGMA's first demographic census; two FREE, public webinars on union organizing; dancers of Boulder Ballet take steps to join AGMA; information on student loan forgiveness; New York Business Representative position is open at AGMA; AGMAzine’s submission deadline is May 6; the redesigned Delegate Portal; AGMA Caucus updates; a recap of the April Board of Governors meeting; plus more! It has been a busy month at AGMA. As always, members can review ALL of AGMA’s past newsletters by visiting the Newsletter Archive behind the MyAGMA portal. ... Read More -->

Registration is still OPEN for AGMA’s upcoming free and public webinar “Organizing the Dance World.” Join AGMA on May 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET! This webinar welcomes all professional dancers and staging staff in ballet and contemporary concert dance in the United States. The subject will be union organizing – what it is, how it’s done, who the decision-makers are, and why the dance world would be better, safer, and stronger if all dance artists in the United States unionized and became AGMA artists. Register for “Organizing the Dance World” by May 8 in order to receive the Zoom. SAFE SPACE: Participation in this webinar will be confidential. By utilizing the webinar platform, AGMA will ensure a safe setting in... Read More -->