Arts Consulting Services
Over the last few years I was the Executive Director for a medium-sized theatre company, managing a small team. I understand now that I often bit of more than I could chew for the sake of keeping the funding coming. And thus the staff and myself would be overwhelmed with projects, with little or no time to catch up.
Knowing that my experience isn't unique, I wanted to make myself available to other arts admins who might be struggling to keep up. Let's chat about what I might be able to take off your plate to move your project or organization forward.
Grant Writing and Fund Development
My background as a playwright certainly comes in handy when writing grant applications and reports.
Producing and Budgeting
My experience as a producer prepared me to realistically budget projects at professional rates.
Indigenous Relations
I spent the last eight years working with an Indigenous theatre company and have first hand experience in protocols and practices. And I do a deadly land acknowledgement.
Branding and Creative Strategy
I spent eight years as the in-house creative for a video production company turning corporate jargon and gobbledygook into killer video scripts.
Video and Digital Marketing
Everything went digital during Covid, but generally for arts organizations, it was either pay exorbitant film rates or wing-it in house. I know how to get the most bang.
Arts Administration
It's an never-ending slog that doesn't pay enough, but sometimes the project rewards are worth the sweat. Let's talk about the things you never seem to get to.
Strategic Planning and Board Governance
Arts boards are often made up of too many artists with little to no business experience, or too many business-minded folks with little understanding of the arts.
Scenic Construction & Props Building
I love to get dusty and build things. If you have small set project or a weird prop that needs some puzzling out, I can do that. I even have a truck.
Research and Reporting
Funding opportunities, sector innovations, recent trends - Let me catch you up on your reading.