In July 1995, High Performance was acquired by Art in the Public Interest (API), a new organization formed by Burnham and Durland to research and develop information about artists collaborating with their communities. After a brief hiatus, the magazine renewed publication in early 1996 and published five more issues, but rising costs and an inability to garner needed stabilization funding forced API to cease publication in 1997.
In July 1995, High Performance was acquired by Art in the Public Interest (API), a new organization founded by Burnham and Durland to study artists working with their communities. After a short break, the magazine resumed publishing in early 1996 but eventually ceased publication due to financial difficulties in 1997.