The arts, culture and education landscape has evolved and so has our consulting practice. We embrace progressive approaches, including
Working in a post-average American context to build audiences segment by segment;
Programming in the context of regional and global issues;
Scenario planning and iterative analyses to “right-size” operations;
Integrating findings from multidisciplinary teams;
Collaborating with staff to transfer knowledge;
Seeking broader community benefits and mutually beneficial partnerships;
Devising tools to track quantitative and qualitative impacts; and
Supporting successful execution.
We guide the strategic evolution of: art museums / history and civil rights institutions / nature centers, public gardens and parks / children’s museums / cultural and educational programming
Our services are tailored to the particular needs and opportunities of each institution. We work on both short and long-term assignments, offering proven experience in the following areas:
MARKET ANALYSIS, RESEARCH & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Trends in regional demographics, economic development, and cultural participation
Peer benchmarking
Interviews with thought leaders
Visitor and non-visitor surveys
Focus groups
Community meetings
Partner identification
INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT & STRATEGY
Organizational review
Board and staff interviews/workshops
Meeting/retreat development and facilitation
Visioning, setting priorities, ensuring impact
Best practices
Audience development plans
Phasing and financial modeling
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Concept development
Feasibility studies
Business and operating plans (incl. attendance, revenue, expenses)
Strategic growth plans
Master plans
Facilities advisement (space needs, design review, circulation)
COLLECTION STEWARDSHIP
Collection Review
Identifying areas of market opportunity and potential
Devising strategies for the sale of deaccessioned and non-accessioned work
Acquisitions including structuring bequests, donations, and gifts; and object sourcing and advice
Assistance with valuations
Best practices including peer institution context and comparisons
IMPLEMENTATION
Action plans
On-site project management of institutional growth
Staff training and development
Management reporting and tools for tracking metrics
Amy has an extensive network of affiliates that provide consulting services in:
Fundraising
Facilities Planning and Architect Selection
Events and Food Service
Performing Arts
Retail
Branding, Marketing and Communications