PERFORMANCE STUDIES INTERNATIONAL Competitors

The International Sociological Association (ISA), founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO, is a non-profit association for scientific purposes. Its function is to represent sociologists everywhere, regardless of their school of thought, scientific approaches, or ideological opinion. It is a member of the International Science Council; it is associated as an NGO with the United Nations (UN) Department of Global Communications and has NGO consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The main goal of the ISA is to advance sociological knowledge worldwide. In its structure, the Association recognizes the aspirations of sociologists in all parts of the world and endeavors to support and strengthen the free development of sociology in cooperation with similar associations of social scientists.

Western Arts Alliance (WAA) is a membership association of touring and performing arts professionals who have been engaged since 1967 in promoting and presenting performance throughout the western states and provinces. The Western Arts Alliance Annual Conference is the premier gathering of arts professionals in the West, and offers rewarding opportunities in business, networking, discovery and education for members and nonmembers alike. WAA’s innovative marketplace, The Commons, provides access to information on thousands of artists, renowned social events, showcase performances, and insightful educational sessions and speakers through WAA’s Professional Development Institute. This performing arts marketplace, traditionally held around Labor Day weekend, convenes WAA members and other arts professionals to strengthen their knowledge of the field, cultivate relationships, explore new work, and build leads.

American Council On Consumer Interests has been a leading membership organization for academicians and other professionals involved in consumer and family economics since its founding in 1953. Today, the Association is the professional home for more than 350 members, at all stages of careers, around the world. Programs include an annual educational conference, the prestigious peer-reviewed Journal of Consumer Affairs, a robust awards program, grants, and more.