Critical Mass’ Post

Not too late to reflect on 2023 right? Lots of arts organisations had various challenges last year and Rising Arts was no exception! Read all about our highlights in a year full of pivots! Let's start a conversation! What are your key reflections from last year shaping your approach to business and life in 2024?? Share your thoughts in the comments 💭 https://lnkd.in/eWeMge3z

Huge respect, appreciation and congratulations to the whole Future Yard CIC team of dream-weavers, pint-pourers, chord-sharers, fader-pushers, amp-luggers, music-makers, hope-inspirers and knowledge-sharers who've collectively forged an indelible mark in Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside and UK. After a couple of post-covid years shaping our work, the time was right to publish our first full annual report. We proudly and consistently declare our belief that 'music can change the world'. Our Annual Impact Report is an update on how we're going about doing it; utilising music as a transformational opportunity. https://lnkd.in/e3AaD2Xd

What's a wild Friday night in your house? For us it was watching WESTAF's pre-recorded discussion on new models for investing in the arts. I am not lying when I say there was actual clapping at the TV and overly emotive texting to friends and colleagues. Turns out we are charting a new path here with Co-Stellar and I'm excited to partner with organizations and friends who have made progress in this direction already. ✨ #togetherbetter #emergentstrategy #whynot?! #creativeeconomy #CDFIs #OpportunityFinance

The archive is so inspiring- past - present- future

Nonprofit arts organizations are looking for ways to both build and deepen relationships with audiences in a post-pandemic world. Can efforts to attract and retain new audiences work? And can building new audiences contribute to financial sustainability? Arts leaders will offer strategies and insights in an upcoming webinar. https://bit.ly/3xcUCTr

We were honored to partner with the Peabody Essex Museum event last week, and thank you to those who joined us. Via Salem News today... THE LOCAL CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM To the editor: Last week, the Peabody Essex Museum and Creative Collective co-hosted a Creative Ecosystem Roundtable, which brought together over 50 community stakeholders from across the region. This event followed a Networking Breakfast and Leadership Forum held in November and offered a chance to delve into our creative community’s unique opportunities and challenges. These events are part of a partnership series on the creative ecosystem that will continue in the fall. According to a 2024 study by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, with data from 2022, the arts and culture sectors, both for-profit and nonprofit, contribute 4.31% to the nation’s GDP, support over 5.2 million jobs, and represent a $1.02 trillion industry—more than the retail, construction, and transportation sectors. We need more support for the arts and culture sector and this came through loud and clear at the roundtable discussions. The conversations need to shift towards how this sector can be better supported and increase the voices of creatives in discussing our most pressing issues. Collaboration and open and honest dialogue are how we can move even the most difficult issues forward toward resolution. Acknowledging the need for these conversations, last week’s Creative Ecosystem Roundtable gathered a diverse mix of practicing artists, working creatives, government officials, and community leaders. It encouraged participants to break down silos and collaborate on the following themes: Living a Creative Life; Sustainability in the Creative Community; Partnerships and Opportunities; Tourism and Festivals; and Advocacy and Governmental Affairs. The discussions were vibrant and infused with active listening, open-mindedness, and mutual respect. This cross-disciplinary roundtable format was experimental but impactful. The room buzzed with energy as new connections were forged and fresh ideas circulated. A recurring theme was how rare and valuable it is to bring together a wide range of creative stakeholders to tackle old challenges from a fresh perspective. We are compiling notes to identify broad themes, trends, and action items for prioritizing, nurturing, and sustaining creative communities. We sincerely appreciate the participants’ openness and collaboration and for fostering honest dialogue for collective problem-solving. Kurt Steinberg, COO, Peabody Essex Museum, John Andrews, Founder and President, Creative Collective https://lnkd.in/eVhXy8mg

Nonprofit arts organizations are looking for ways to both build and deepen relationships with audiences in a post-pandemic world. Can efforts to attract and retain new audiences work? And can building new audiences contribute to financial sustainability? Arts leaders will offer strategies and insights in an upcoming webinar. https://bit.ly/3xcUCTr

Nonprofit arts organizations are looking for ways to both build and deepen relationships with audiences in a post-pandemic world. Can efforts to attract and retain new audiences work? And can building new audiences contribute to financial sustainability? Arts leaders will offer strategies and insights in an upcoming webinar. https://bit.ly/3xcUCTr

So many people should read this: #policy #recommendations to amplify the power of #crosssectoral #innovation through the #CCS and a great image of the #ecosystem needed to implement them!

Introducing "IMAGINA ESTE" by Matt Gondek x Mighty Jaxx x ink_visual. This unique collaboration showcases a blend of creativity, cultural fusion, and personal expression. Learn more about this exciting project here: https://ift.tt/PWdCL8g