National Performance Network

Performing ArtsLouisiana, United States11-50 Employees

National Performance Network and Visual Artists Network (NPN/VAN) is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that coordinates a network of performing and visual artists and presenting organizations. Through a portfolio of more than 100 partner arts organizations across the U.S., Latin America, and Asia, NPN/VAN provides resources to help artists develop and tour new work while guiding arts leaders to adopt more equitable, artist-centered practices. By focusing its support on a limited set of partners, the network aims to foster deeper collaboration among presenters, greater mobility for artists, and a stronger collective voice for the sector.

Since its inception, the network has reached approximately 3.5 million audience members and supported around 4,700 artist projects involving over 21,000 artists. In 2025, NPN/VAN announced partnerships with Burnaway and BOOM Concepts, signaling continued expansion of its network and opportunities for collaboration.

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