Arts organisations that are struggling financially only have themselves to blame if they are unable – or unwilling – to plan strategically and employ arts managers, says Ellen Rosewall.
I had an interesting conversation the other night with colleagues in arts management from other cities. All of them had decided not to serve any longer on boards of directors for local arts organizations. They listed a litany of sins, ranging from ignorance of best practices, ineffective board meetings, reliance on volunteers who knew nothing about the arts industry, and seemingly no desire to innovate or improve infrastructure.
One person said this: “I assumed I was being asked onto the board because of my arts management knowledge, yet I am seldom asked to provide insight into my areas of specialty. When I offer suggestions... Keep reading on Ellen Rosewall's Blog
I had an interesting conversation the other night with colleagues in arts management from other cities. All of them had decided not to serve any longer on boards of directors for local arts organizations. They listed a litany of sins, ranging from ignorance of best practices, ineffective board meetings, reliance on volunteers who knew nothing about the arts industry, and seemingly no desire to innovate or improve infrastructure.
One person said this: “I assumed I was being asked onto the board because of my arts management knowledge, yet I am seldom asked to provide insight into my areas of specialty. When I offer suggestions... Keep reading on Ellen Rosewall's Blog