by creativeconsultancies | May 13, 2016 | Arts Business, Ideas, Planning
Because thinking strategically and business planning is not generally in the comfort zone for many creatives, one of the most common challenges facing my strategy consulting clients and creatives who have been to my workshops is overwhelm. Once people get grounded...
by creativeconsultancies | May 4, 2016 | Ideas, Motherhood + Creativity, Retreats
For better and worse, becoming a parent has been a creative-life game changer for me and I feel like it’s a rarely addressed topic in the arts industry. A few weeks ago I stumbled upon this article about motherhood and creative careers that I related to so acutely I...
by creativeconsultancies | Feb 28, 2016 | Art + Money, Arts Business, Ideas
So, you want to support the arts by offering opportunities for artist “exposure”? Before you pat yourself on the back for being a patron of creative souls everywhere, there may be a few questions you need to ask yourself first to make sure you are actually supporting...
by creativeconsultancies | Feb 15, 2016 | Art + Money, Arts Business, Arts Marketing, Ideas
Working across all aspects of the arts industry, I often come across both sides of the coin when it comes to creatives and sellers of creative product. At a friend’s lunch I went to recently, I was seated between both sides of this relationship (put the arty...
by creativeconsultancies | Jan 21, 2016 | Arts Business, Arts Marketing, Creative Consultancies, Ideas, Planning
7 things to think about before you get started on your arts-business website. Yes, we know these days any business wanting to be taken seriously needs a quality website. Your website is your online universe and while you may use third party systems such as Etsy,...
by creativeconsultancies | Jan 4, 2016 | Arts Business, Creative Consultancies, Creative Process, Ideas, Planning, Vision
Before you get going on your new work and creative year take a moment to do a bit of big dreaming. This is a great time of year for vision boarding, wish lists and goal setting. Give your self a kickstart fuelled by your highest hopes and juiciest ideas. To help you...
