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SubscribeHave a great idea to use arts and culture to better a community? Know someone who does? Well, you are in luck because applications are now open for the Creative Community Fellows program! We are looking for artists, activists, community organizers, administrators and entrepreneurs from around the world who are using arts and culture to drive physical and social transformation in their communities.
Hailing from around the world, the participants in the Executive Program in Arts and Culture…
The Creative Community Fellows have made it to the final stage of the program. They’ve…
We are pleased to announce Kaywin Feldman as the newest member of the National Arts Strategies Board of Directors. Kaywin Feldman has been the Duncan and Nivin MacMillan Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) since 2008.
We introduced the participants in the Creative Community Fellows program in June. Over the past seven months Fellows have designed, tested and in some cases entirely reshaped their projects. They’ve worked with National Arts Strategies, their mentors and their communities to draft and refine their project pitches. As they near the final months of the program, now is the time to hear what grantmakers and leaders in the field have to say. Throughout the month of January, Fellows have been participating in review sessions, sharing their project ideas with leading national funders and creative placemaking practitioners. Last week, several of our Fellows gathered in Palo Alto, CA to share their ideas with participating panelists at the Creative Community Launchpad. Other Fellows are participating virtually, connecting one-on-one for feedback through video conference.
We’ve had a fantastic year at National Arts Strategies, full of new programs and exciting…
NAS is headed to the desert this week to host the Business of Arts and Culture team seminar, Finance. Teams from organizations in the Phoenix area and around the US will come together December 8-9 for this interactive seminar led by NAS faculty, Dr. Greg Reilly. Attending teams will craft financial strategies that support their mission and organizational achievement, identify critical revenue, cost and risk factors that are driving overall financial performance and use financial numbers to predict effects on both mission and organizational health.
On November 24-26, 2014, NAS partnered with the United States Consulate Sao Paulo and SESC Sao Paulo to present a three-day program in Sao Paulo, Brazil for senior cultural leaders from around Brazil. The program focused on strategy and strategic innovation and was led by NAS faculty Dr. Violina Rindova and Dr. Robert Wiltbank. They also led a half-day session for emerging leaders from across Brazil. Approximately 110 leaders participated between both groups.
Applications are now available for two Business of Arts + Culture team seminars, Finance and Extending Your Reach.
National Arts Strategies is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for The Executive Program in Arts and Culture Strategy.
We are pleased to announce the latest class of exceptional leaders in The Chief Executive Program: Community and Culture. These 50 executives will work with National Arts Strategies and each other over the next year to address their biggest challenges and lead change throughout the arts and culture sector. We received applications from leaders in 32 states and 13 different countries and were astounded by the level and diversity of community work these leaders are undertaking. This is the third class of The Chief Executive Program. It has evolved from the experience of the past two classes and discussions with arts and culture leaders around the world. National Arts Strategies is continuing the program with a focus on leaders of organizations where community is at the heart of the mission.
Curious about how to participate in Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture as a team? We’ve received several unique responses to our suggestion that this course is ideal for individuals or team participation.
Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture open for enrollment on Coursera Innovation. It’s the buzzword that everyone loves to talk about and often only in grand terms. What is the next big thing? How do we make radical change? We like to think of innovation as more integrated into what you do like finding new ways to realize your mission, to raise funds, to deliver programs and to use your resources effectively. Innovation is not mysterious or other, but it is tough to do really well. Whether you are taking on radical changes or making continuous improvements, Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture, will give you the tools you need.
NAS has worked with gifted leaders from a variety of arts and culture organizations for…
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am writing on behalf of the entire National Arts…
Applications for The Chief Executive Program: Community and Culture are due July 17! For our third class of executives in The Chief Executive Program, we seek curious and collaborative CEOs who are change agents working at the heart of their communities. Join this incredible community of chief executives from around the world to gain ideas, tools and connections to collectively strengthen the cultural sector, apply today.
We are excited to announce that we are continuing The Chief Executive Program with a new class focused on leaders of organizations where community is at the heart of the mission. We are now accepting applications for The Chief Executive Program: Community and Culture. If you are a curious and collaborative executive using culture to address issues in your community, apply today.
We are excited to announce the 50 Creative Community Fellows! This incredible community of cultural entrepreneurs will work with NAS and each other over the next nine months to build projects that will lead to stronger, healthier communities. We received over 200 applications from 38 states and 14 different countries. We were overwhelmed by the vision and passion of the applicants. We found them all to be curious, open and hungry for a community of collaborators.
There are only a few weeks left to apply for the Extending Your Reach seminar in Chicago. Join colleagues from around the country to share ideas, explore new ways to further your mission and hone your ability to recognize when and how alliances can help you do more – get your team together today!
We are excited to announce our first two Creative Community Fellows, admitted early to give you all a sense of the diversity and project range in this cohort. With only 48 hours left to apply to be a Creative Community Fellow, we wanted to share the exciting work of Rachel Reynolds Luster and Madeline Sayet to encourage all of you working at the intersection of culture and community to apply by May 7.
Applications are now available for the July 24-25 presentation of Extending Your Reach in Chicago.
Fifteen teams will attend our spring Digital Strategies seminar. Attending teams will come together May 1-2…
We are excited to announce a new program for young cultural entrepreneurs – the Creative…
There is just over a week left to apply for this spring’s Digital Strategies seminar in New York. It’s a great opportunity for you and your team to spend two-days with NAS and Harvard professor Jill Avery digging into your digital initiatives. Tuition is pay-what-you-can. Get your team together today!
How would you describe your organization’s digital style? Are you creative experimenters, digital transformers or…
Applications are now available for two NAS seminars, Digital Strategies and Extending Your Reach.
The year is off to a busy start for National Arts Strategies. This week, several…
National Arts Strategies will present a two-day training for leaders at New York’s Metropolitan Museum…
National Arts Strategies announces two Business of Arts and Culture seminars to be presented in…
Nine teams will attend National Arts Strategies’ new seminar, Extending Your Reach, November 14-15 in…
Nine teams will attend Digital Strategies. Attending teams will come together October 4-5 in Denver, CO…
National Arts Strategies is pleased to announce the participation of 50 exceptional leaders in the…
Twelve teams have been selected to participate in our upcoming Leading Innovation seminar, July 19-20…
Across the cultural field and around the globe, there are leaders thinking creatively about the…
The long weekend is over and many are getting excited for summer. You can make…
The NAS team heads Sundance, Utah next week for our final convening of The Chief…
We’re lucky to work in a field with a bounty of creative and interesting thinkers.…
National Arts Strategies will present Leading Innovation July 19-20 in Nashville, TN. Leading Innovation is a…
Understanding our customers’ challenges and needs is critical to designing and delivering the best possible…
Many wonderful teams will be joining us for upcoming presentations of Strategy and Managing People. Teams…
“Culture eats strategy.” This sentiment is one commonly expressed at executive education programs and among…
The International Society for the Performing Arts has honored National Arts Strategies President and CEO…
Happy New Year! National Arts Strategies has lots in store for 2013, starting with our…
At National Arts Strategies, we love hearing from participating teams about how attending our seminars…
Why not skip the gadgets this holiday season and instead pledge to invest in your…
National Arts Strategies will present Managing People, a Business of Arts and Culture seminar, March…
