I have been thinking about how audience development could be considered a lifestyle change instead of just something simply to do to increase your audience. Audience development is all about relationship building, forming connections, collaborations, community, and care for each other (there’s those 4 c’s again!). Wouldn’t it make sense then to have audience development…
I am still processing my Americans for the Arts Conference notes, but I do feel ready to talk about one of the points I made in my wrap-up blog. I do feel that arts advocacy needs to be a main focus. Right now, we have a little bit of momentum in terms of selling the…
Of all places for inspiration, leave it to a dating profile to get me thinking. It stated that they did not desire to be with someone who was stuck. They wanted someone that is full of life. This was written during this time when many of us are feeling a little stuck. I know people…
I had a quick thought today, but it was huge in meaning. If you are thinking about needing or wanting to make changes, it is best to add some different perspectives to get a better understanding of what you may want and need to change. There are many ways to add different perspectives. Here are…
Many people behind arts organizations I have spoken to do not know where to begin when it comes to audience development. All they know is that they need audience development to increase their audiences and to build a better audience in general. So many of them have taken shots in the dark to attempt to…
I wanted to reiterate a thought since inclusion is a hot topic currently. A few years back, I declared that if you want diversity, you will want to diversify your own life. In the same spirit, inclusion will best be reached when you act inclusively. The statements of being inclusive is not enough. You have…
My friend, Dale, sent me a thread to look at on Reddit: Going to my first symphony, what are some tips for my first experience? This ongoing conversation has me thinking about traditions and their protocols. The traditions with the respective protocols are generated by people. People adopt these ways, and a status quo forms.…
I think about this quote a great deal, as you may know, dear reader. Today, I would like to summarize some of the thoughts I have shared with you over the years concerning this quote. If you want people to comment on your posts, start commenting on other people’s posts. Do you want more…
There is always a silver lining, even if it needs a microscope to see it. I know it has been a challenge for many arts organizations and artists during this time, yet there are some positives. If we can continue these positives into the future, with or without a virus, this would be a great…
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