2025 Conference Agenda

44th Annual Arts Northwest Schedule at a Glance

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, OR​​​​​​​
October 13 – 16, 2025

(Schedule is Subject to Change)​​​​​​​

4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Arts NW Board of Directors Meeting

7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Board Reception/Dinner

8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open: Reser Desk

2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Hot Topics: The Lab

A fast-paced exploration of Industry Topics. Each table will have a different subject and a leader who will kick off the discussion. You will either briefly share your insight or listen and learn! Hot topics may include subjects such as streaming rights, negotiations, ticket refunds, and stakeholder communication.

3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome Orientation and Mentor Meetup: The Lab

Join us for the opening day orientation meeting – everyone is welcome!

Discover the latest updates about our conference and make the most of this initial opportunity to ensure a productive and enjoyable experience. If you're meeting your mentor for the first time, come early at 3:30 PM to get acquainted.

5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome Reception: Reser Lobby

7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Juried Showcase #1: Reser Theater

8:00 AM
8:00 AM

Registration Open: Reser Desk

8:30 AM
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Professional Development: The Lab 1, Lab 2, and The Pavilion Room

9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exhibitor load-in

10:15 AM
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM

fivepointO Showcase: The Lab

12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch on your own

1:45 PM
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Juried Showcase #2 : Reser Theater

4:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Hub: Reser Lobby

6:15 PM
6:15 PM – 8:30 PM

Dine-Arounds

8:45 PM
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM

Dessert Reception: Murdoch Gallery

9:00 PM
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Spotlight Juried Showcase: The Lab

8:00 AM
8:00 AM

Registration Open: Reser Desk

8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Professional Development: The Lab 1, Lab 2, and The Pavilion Room

10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Block Booking Meeting: The Pavilion Room

NAPAMA Professional Development: The Lab

11:30 AM
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch on your own

12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Annual Meeting: The Lab

1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Juried Showcase #3: Reser Theater

4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 6:30 PM

The Hub: Reser Lobby

6:45 PM
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Dine Arounds

9:30 PM
9:30 PM

Late night Karaoke: The Lab

8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Coffee and Breakfast at the Reser: Lobby

8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Block Booking: The Pavilion Room

9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

It's a wrap! Closing event and Juried Showcase Award Presentation

We are pleased to invite you to the closing breakfast (coffee/pastries), award presentation, and discussion at our annual Arts Northwest Conference. Held on the final morning of our event, this gathering offers a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, reflect on the past few days, celebrate achievements, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about our collective work in the arts.

Showcase Award:  Arts Northwest presents this award to the artist who best represents the excellence of performing arts through their showcase performance.