Services & Programs

Below is a growing collection of stories from organizations and artists across the country that align with the self-assessment survey.

Creating a Support Group for Artists

Artist Kristine Shomaker describes how she fostered a support group of artists and the benefits she derives from this community.

Artist Input Leads to Program Innovation

Cindy Ornstein, Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Mesa and Executive Director of the Mesa Arts Center, shares a successful...

Building a Coordinated Cross-Sector Partnership

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC Nashville) created Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training, a program to ensure...

Training Adapts to New Art Forms

In 2016 the Arts Council New Orleans debuted a Local Artist Training Program to teach a small group of artists skills and tools around...

Seeking Out Artists in Crisis

Jenifer Simon, Director of Programs + Outreach for CERF+, shares how they work to respond to artists' needs in a timely and relevant way.

Struggling to Help Artists Survive and Thrive in Place

Robert Gipe, Appalachian Program Director for the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, shares experiences with community...