SMASH! 2026 will take place on January 27, 6 - 9 pm at Apella in RTP.
Three ways to get a ticket to SMASH!
Buy a ticket - Get your ticket here! Early bird pricing ends January 9!
Sponsor SMASH! - SMASH! Sponsors get free tickets, name recognition at event and lots of other fancy things. Sponsors help us put on SMASH!, and support our important work year round!
Volunteer - Work a volunteer shift and get a free ticket to SMASH! Volunteer form.
SMASH! is the arts networking party of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with artists and arts administrators, get your questions answered and meet all the area’s art superheroes. Come alone or bring your studio, your troupe, your team and your art friends to this event.
QUICK•CONNECT
Quick•Connect – it’s like “speed consulting” for artists! It’s the place at SMASH! where you can meet with local experts in fields like finance, marketing, publishing, law, and more. Ask questions and have their undivided attention! You’ll register for your Q•C session at SMASH!
HAVE/NEED EXCHANGE
Do you have creative services or resources that the community needs? Are you looking for staff or a certain set of skills? Have a call for artists, or other opportunities to share? Have an event coming up or looking for help on a project? Come prepared by making your flyer for the Have/Need Exchange ahead of time (or make one during the event).
DISCIPLINE TABLES
Throughout the event, look for discipline tables where you can meet others in your industry (visual arts, performance arts, arts administrators, and more!) to exchange information about opportunities and challenges relevant to all artists and arts organizations. Want to have a meet-up of, say, textile artists or playwrights at SMASH!, shoot us an email and we may be able to give you a table!
NETWORKING
Meet with your peers or introduce yourself to other artists in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your business cards, stickers, and QR codes, and get ready to connect. Want more tips? Look here.
SPONSOR SMASH!
Show the artists in your community that you support them by sponsoring SMASH! Check out our sponsorship opportunities here.
BRING YOUR TEAM
Your whole team can benefit from the networking and conversations at SMASH! Wear your logo wear or get matching capes, or just pop on those nametags. You’ll all make connections and have a great time doing it.
SMASH! sponsors are real superheroes!
SMASH! sponsors are real superheroes!
Sponsored by:
Underwriter Level Sponsors
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Arts NC State
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City Of Raleigh
Small Business Development
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Veronique Moses
Board Member/Past Board Chair
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Wyrick Robbins
Advocate Level Sponsors
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Bayleaf Market
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Implement Tools
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Maggie Clay Love
Consultant
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Shuyun Mu
SMASH! Fan Level Sponsors
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Vicki L Rees
Board Member
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James & Beth Tesch
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Mark Tulbert & Rob Maddrey
Mark Tulbert - Board Member