Become a CIPA Member
CIPA welcomes producers at all career stages! Bring your passion for supporting artist-centered structures of creation into this community of producers who share resources, best practices, mentorship, & more. CIPA is free to join — learn more and apply below.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Rising Producer Fellowship
This program supports early- to mid-career producers with funding, mentorship, and professional development resources. After completing a course of foundational producing seminars taught by a rotating roster of industry professional guest lecturers, fellows are eligible for paid placement with a producer to support their work over a 6 month work period.
Producer Clinics & Knowledge Exchange
CIPA’s platforms offer networking opportunities and knowledge-sharing sessions on industry best practices, providing members with tools to navigate challenges and excel in their roles.
Customized Support
CIPA offers strategic advising, collaborative brainstorming, and peer-learning opportunities tailored to the needs of individual members.
Conference Access
CIPA is proud to offer exclusive full and partial scholarships to its membership for a variety of performing arts industry conferences and events including APAP, ISPA, WAA, MAX, Folk Alliance International, & Under the Radar.
Each year, we invite our membership to nominate distinguished producers for the CIPA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Producing, presented at the annual APAP conference. The Creative Producing Award recognizes a US-based independent creative producer working in the live performing arts whose pioneering spirit in the sector has had a significant impact on the field of performing arts, individual artist(s), and/or a body of work.
To become a CIPA member, please fill out the form below.
Join the Conversation
CIPA promotes cultural equity, partnerships, & community building for creative and independent producers across international networks through awareness, engagement, and actively participating in conversation between and among presenters, funders, producers, and artists.
CIPA maintains a monthly newsletter, social media channels, and member-exclusive web portal to connect its membership with resources and uplift member news. Become a part of the CIPA network by applying below!