Who can be a member?
Anyone who is involved in the performing arts or related field and is based in the Asia-Pacific region !
If you are working in the performing arts or related field but are not based in the Asia-Pacific region, you may join as an Associate Member.
FACP membership is not based on nationality. Members are grouped according to the capital cities of the countries/regions which the members are residing or working in.
Organizational Structure
FACP is run by an Executive Committee which sets down the policy and strategic direction. The committee is made up of one chairman, up to five vice-chairmen, a secretary, a treasurer and two executive committee members, who are elected every three years by The Board of Governors.
The Board of Governors of the FACP is made up of elected Ordinary Members which form the core to represent the rest of the members from the same country/region.
Types of Membership
There are two types of membership:
1. Ordinary Member – for all members based in the Asia-Pacific region
Ordinary Members have full voting rights and may be elected into the Board of Governors.
First-time applicants for Ordinary membership should be nominated by an existing FACP member in your region or the Chairman of the Executive Committee and then endorsed by the Executive Committee. If you do not know anyone, or if you are the first one joining in your region, please let us know and we will consider your application directly at the Executive Committee level.
2. Associate Member – for all members based outside of the Asia-Pacific region
Associate Members have no voting rights and will not be able to become a member of on the Board of Governors but can attend all member events. An Associate Member may become an Ordinary member if the process of becoming an Ordinary Member is met.
First-time applicants for Associate membership do not need to go through the process of nomination or endorsement.
Membership Fees & Benefits
Membership fee is collected yearly. An annual membership fee of US$150 applies to both types of membership for the period of 1 January to 31 December.
Special Arrangement for 2020 : Pay As You Wish
FACP understands that members of the arts industry have been facing unprecedented challenges arisen from the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to allow them to continue to connect and share with the community, a pay-as-you-wish scheme is adopted for the FACP membership fee for the year of 2020. Members can pay any amount they wish considering a minimum of US$20 as a token to the special edition of the Annual Conference.
Membership will entitle you to the following benefits:
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FREE access to the 2020 Annual FACP conference (valued at US$300)
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Year-round promotion for your arts and cultural events to industry professionals on widely accessed FACP online platforms
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Various networking opportunities at meetings and sharing sessions throughout the year