ZAPP Blog

This year marks the 20th anniversary of ZAPP and the 50th anniversary of its parent organization, Creative West (formerly WESTAF). Launched in 2004 to replace slide projectors with a digital platform, ZAPP transformed the art festival industry and now serves nearly 1,000 festivals nationwide. As Creative West celebrates 50 years of advancing the arts, ZAPP remains a shining example of its commitment to innovation, connecting artists and festivals while empowering creative communities.

  As ZAPP celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are taking a moment to reflect on how application management

Art Fairs and Festivals in a Changing Climate: Adapting to Environmental Challenges Art fairs and festivals are beloved cultural events

In April 2021, the first episode of the Independent Artist Podcast was released. Since then, co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth and Will