Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Trade Associations

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

The national service organization for the U.S. museum field, AAM advances museum excellence, learning, and advocacy; its alliance includes roughly 35,000 museums and museum professionals.

https://www.aam-us.org Membership: 35,000

American Public Gardens Association (APGA)

APGA connects and champions public gardens through professional development, benchmarking, and advocacy, representing nearly 600 member institutions and 11,000+ professionals.

https://www.publicgardens.org Membership: 600

Americans for the Arts

The leading nonprofit advancing the arts and arts education nationwide, AFTA serves 6,000+ individual members across 1,500 organizations with research, advocacy, and networking.

https://www.americansforthearts.org Membership: 6,000

Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)

APAP is the U.S. presenting field’s trade association, convening presenters, agents, artists, and producers; it counts about 1,600 organizational and individual members.

https://apap365.org Membership: 1,600

Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)

AZA accredits and represents the top zoos and aquariums, supporting conservation, education, and animal welfare, with 237 accredited institutions and a network of ~7,000 professionals.

https://www.aza.org Membership: 237

Broadway League

The national trade association for commercial theatre, the Broadway League unites theatre owners, producers, presenters, and suppliers across North America (700+ members).

https://www.broadwayleague.com Membership: 700

Cinema United (formerly National Association of Theatre Owners)

The leading trade group for theatrical exhibitors, representing 600+ member companies and 46,000+ screens worldwide; rebranded from the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) to Cinema United in March 2025.

https://theatreowners.org Membership: 600

Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)

IFTA supports, protects, and advances the global independent film and TV business; its membership includes 140+ companies in 23 countries.

https://ifta-online.org Membership: 140

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

IAAPA is the global attractions industry association, providing advocacy, safety resources, research, and events; it ended 2023 with 8,113 members.

https://www.iaapa.org Membership: 8,113

International Live Events Association (ILEA)

ILEA is the global network for creative live event professionals, offering education, certification, and chapter-based networking to 2,000+ members across 35 countries.

https://www.ileahub.com Membership: 2,000

League of American Orchestras

The League advances and advocates for orchestras, serving a membership of 2,000 organizations and nearly 25,000 musicians, staff, trustees, and partners.

https://americanorchestras.org Membership: 2,000

Motion Picture Association (MPA)

The MPA is the film, TV, and streaming industry’s advocacy arm; its seven member companies are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

https://www.motionpictures.org Membership: 7

NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)

NAMM is the largest global music products trade association, strengthening the industry through market development, education, and flagship trade shows; it has 15,400 members.

https://www.namm.org Membership: 15,400

National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

NGCOA advocates for golf course owners and operators, providing education, purchasing, and legal resources to 1,700 members operating nearly 4,000 facilities.

https://www.ngcoa.org Membership: 1,700

National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)

NIVA cultivates, elevates, and advocates for independent venues, promoters, and festivals nationwide, with a community of nearly 1,500 members and 20+ chapters.

https://www.nivassoc.org Membership: 1,500

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

NRPA advances parks and recreation through advocacy, grants, research, and professional development for a network of 60,000+ professionals and advocates.

https://www.nrpa.org Membership: 60,000

National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)

NSAA is the trade association for ski area owners and operators, representing 300+ alpine resorts (covering over 90% of U.S. skier visits) plus several hundred suppliers.

https://www.nsaa.org Membership: 300

Opera America

OPERA America serves the opera field with convenings, grants, research, and the National Opera Center; its membership includes over 600 organizations and 3,000 individuals.

https://www.operaamerica.org Membership: 600

Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)

SFIA represents the sports and fitness products ecosystem—brands, manufacturers, retailers, and leagues—providing research, advocacy, and networking for 700+ member companies.

https://www.sfia.org Membership: 700

Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)

TEA is the global association for creators of themed experiences, connecting 1,200+ member companies in 40 countries through awards, education, and networking.

https://www.teaconnect.org Membership: 1,200