How can arts organizations ensure that the maximum benefits accrue to all aspects of your operations, beneficiaries, and stakeholders, regardless of what external forces come into play? Here are six ways that you can lay the groundwork for successful performance management initiatives and work toward long-term sustainability in 2021.
Read MoreOver the past year, arts marketing as a discipline has weathered as many changes as the industry we support. From the work that we do, to the roles that we occupy within organizations, and the ways that we relate to one another—everything is in the process of evolution right now.
Read MoreIn her interview for “More than a Seat,” Newman-Scott illustrates how racism, discrete and overt, manifests in arts administration spaces. She speaks about the “deficit mindset” that governs much of art institutions’ diversity efforts and how whiteness feels at home in these institutions. She also discusses two of her favorite projects and how she aims to be an even better arts leader.
In her interview for “More than a Seat,” Williams explains how her experiences of being tokenized in art enrichment programs inspired her decision to pursue a career in arts administration. She also discusses her struggles with imposter syndrome and her appreciation for the Diversity in Arts Leadership program.
In her interview for “More than a Seat,” Nikki Kirk reflects on the reasons she entered arts administration, the impacts she has had and continues to have, and the challenges she has faced in the workplace. She also explains why BIPOC representation in executive leadership and board membership is essential.
At your core, your organization and its mission haven’t changed. You want to make your patrons happy and continue to share your love of the arts with them. Reframing your image is a simple way to refresh your understanding of who your patrons are so you can better respond to their needs and ensure you’ll remain a vibrant part of their arts community.
Read MoreIf, as arts administrators, we cover our eyes and believe that we just need to hold fast to all that we’ve known about our organizations, our communities, and our audiences until the fog lifts, we risk missing opportunities to engage audiences old and new even as our communities are changed in this period of pandemic and civic unrest.
Read MoreSocial media, without a doubt, is an essential tool in marketing—especially when it comes to selling artwork. It can be overwhelming to determine how to use it to build your brand as an artist, but it doesn't have to be.
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