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The NEA has published a framework on "trend busters" that are increasing their attendance despite national declines, with Ballet Austin and Detroit Symphony Orchestra as two examples. While times are difficult, arts organizations can increase their participation if they are willing to rethink how they engage their communities. #arts #fundraising #strategy #theatre #museum #nonprofit https://ow.ly/9hPC50UcHYV

I am often asked why I left my performing arts studio, even though the pandemic was incredibly disruptive to our business, ability to offer performing opportunities, and lives. This gifted article link may shed some light on the subject. As it indicates, rising costs and real estate constraints are significant hurdles that are only increasing, causing theater companies to reduce programs, consolidate on season planning, and share space. This results in less work for artists as well as less art for the community they serve. We need MORE organizations to collaborate on space, co-productions, and community-building. We need more sustainable models moving forward, in order to provide meaningful arts programming. #theater #collaboration #community #sustainablemodels

Experience the Power of Change: Support “Mr. President II” and Empower Township Communities. This is not just theatre; this is theatre as activism. It is a call to action for all who seek to make a difference, by standing in solidarity with the people who face the harsh realities of unemployment, inequality, and exclusion. The time is now to support those who have not had the privilege of experiencing the power of live performance. How You Can Help At only R80, you can purchase a ticket to this compelling performance. But why stop there? Help us introduce the magic of theatre to first-time theatre-goers—those township audiences who have never set foot in a theatre before. Many from these communities cannot afford to attend, and your sponsorship can make all the difference. By sponsoring a ticket, you’ll be giving someone the gift of a transformative experience, allowing them to see their struggles and hopes reflected on stage. This is not just a night out; it’s a spark of inspiration and a reminder that their voices, too, matter in the larger narrative of our country. Book Now! To purchase your tickets or to sponsor a ticket for a township theatre virgin, visit Webtickets https://lnkd.in/eJ3mmyb8 and be part of the change. You can also sponsor a ticket directly through BackaBuddy https://lnkd.in/ee9vGRrS, where your contribution will help fill the seats with deserving first-time theatre-goers. Every ticket bought is a step towards bridging social divides and empowering marginalized voices.

Why are philanthropists and funders not seeing the blatant connection between jobs, housing, and arts organizations survival? Why are general operations and capacity building such hard sells for funders when the people who do the work are dependent on these funds? This article names a number of organizations that provide key cultural space, provide jobs, and artist opportunities that are at risk of closure. Where are the funders at? Support your local arts institutions!

Looking to improve your arts organization’s evaluation process? The Powered by Arts Impact Toolkit, developed by Good Roots Consulting and the Association for Opera in Canada in partnership with Mass Culture, is here to make evaluation simple, actionable, and effective. This blog article, a conversation with Meredith Davis, takes you inside the toolkit and highlights how it can help arts organizations like yours measure impact, develop strategic plans, and report outcomes. Learn how this free, web-based resource can help you build a better evaluation process, with practical tools like templates, theory of change frameworks, and a comprehensive indicator bank. Read the article now: https://lnkd.in/gwW2D-xp #ArtsLeadership #EvaluationResources #ImpactToolkit #NonprofitSupport #AOC #MassCulture

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) released a new report, Defying Gravity: Conversations with Leaders from Nonprofit Theater. The report uncovers current challenges and future strategies for the nonprofit theater sector. In 12 listening sessions held in 2024, theater leaders from all over the U.S. shared their insights on the industry. In this detailed report, learn about the most common challenges theatres face, innovations to excite audiences, and the state of the workforce, financing, and communication. Read the full report here: https://loom.ly/xrGcDzc #CreativeWashtenaw #Theatre #NEA

Check out this article of giving back by one of our wealthiest men in entertainment! https://lnkd.in/gqv-6Fyy

Just because you have a mic on doesn't mean your audience can hear you clearly. Here are some tips we love to use to help improve our diction: 🟢Practice tongue twisters 🔵Read aloud and practice your pace 🟢Exaggerate mouth movements 🔵Practice speaking up #theatre #art #community #nonprofitorganization #explore #tulsa #Oklahoma #worldstagetheatrecompany

The arts have the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives. By donating to the opera, you’re not just supporting a performance—you’re investing in the future of culture, creativity, and community. Your contribution helps ensure that opera remains accessible to all, fostering the next generation of artists, audiences, and storytellers. Make a difference today—donate to the opera and be part of our next act! https://loom.ly/c4W5MYI

Addressing Domestic Violence Through Forum Theatre a two year project delivered by Intercultural Roots funded by the Peabody Community Fund External Evaluation & Impact Report Year One - By Claire Burrell. The "Addressing Domestic Violence Through Forum Theatre" project, led by Intercultural Roots and funded by the Peabody Community Fund, has seen remarkable success in its first year. The workshops, expertly facilitated by Drs. Almiro Andrade and Andrea Maciel, have promoted personal growth, relational confidence, and community cohesion. As the project moves into its second year, commencing in late summer, those interested in participating should stay tuned for further information. The full evaluation and impact report by Claire Burrell, along with a related video, provides deeper insights into the project's significant achievements and future potential. ‘The report presents how the pioneering arts for health and social change organisation, Intercultural Roots, are using Forum Theatre (Boal, A.1992) to engage communities in the question; how do we live with violence? The two year project, which is funded by the Peabody Community Fund, is bringing together Peabody Housing tenants and local residents to discuss, express and explore issues of violence and conflict in their lives and local communities. At the conclusion of its first year, the report locates how the Forum Theatre workshops are creating safe spaces and holding secure boundaries for people to recall, enact and consider their subjective and collective concerns. The evaluation brings forward how this creative forum enables participants to refresh their experience of relational connectivity, promoting deeper understanding of how conflict manifests in each others lives and deepening a sense of belonging to community. The highly positive outcomes in the first year, locate how the project has successfully nurtured personal growth in the lives of participants, enhancing relational confidence, social change and the co-creation of community.’ Please read the full report: https://lnkd.in/evT6wf_9 Year 2 activities in London starting around Aug / Sept '24 - call out coming soon... #theatre #theater #performance #socialchange #forumtheatre #communitytheatre #participatorytheatre #theatreoftheoppressed #Boal #acting #actor #theatrelife #art #artsforchange #education #activism #advocacy #socialjustice #creativity #mentalhealth