Arts, Culture,
Creative Consulting
Working with artists and art organizations to develop best practices in effective management skills for projects or institutions.
Offering transferable creative management skills and solutions to non-art professionals, corporates and institutions. To get started, book a free pre-consultation meeting for needs assessment.
Artists and Arts Organizations
You and I know how much work goes into making an art project ready. Without a solid project management plan to hold it, some pieces might fall through the cracks. Work with me to get trained on building this plan, have a solid foundation for this and future projects. If you just need an extra pair of hands for a short while I am happy to get into it with you! These areas are only samples of the consulting as this is framed by your needs.
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You have an idea for an art project or organization and need help figuring out how to bring it to life.
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Where to find jobs, opportunities and how to position yourself for a fulfilling career as an artist in Canada. I’m on my seventh year working in the arts in Toronto, Ontario so this is based on lived experience.
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You are in the beginning stages of bringing a project to life and need assistance to structure it and put efficient systems in place for its success.
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Strategies to bring your projects and work to the perfect target audiences and partners, how to steward their relationships and make them profitable to your project or brand.
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Ending the cycle of marketing on the go while producing projects with structured systems of marketing planning and workflow between teams or an individual.
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When was the last time someone else evaluated your social media account and gave an outsider perspective? How far in advance do you plan for your social media marketing? Did you know you need a documentation system as part of social media planning?
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There is an underrated support system in volunteers that you should tap into. Whether you have operational limits, you are a solo artist or want to involve the community, volunteers will give your project a boost. Learn how to build volunteers that become champions for your work.
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I’ve worked with grassroots, local and municipal organizations and the common impact factor in the work output is the team. You will get best practices on identifying the best people for the job, leading with care, and building workplaces that feel like home.
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Learn how to create a community impact strategy that makes art a living fabric of the neighbourhood it is produced in.
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Did you know the globe is an option? If you have a desire to create beyond your country of residence and don’t know where to start this will be perfect for you. I have worked remotely on building an arts organization in Kenya while I work in Toronto, produced an international magazine through collaborations on email and Zoom meetings. It is doable and I’d love to help you give it a shot.
Non-Artists and Organizations
The arts and creativity have a huge role to play in
how work flows, ecosystem shape, and communities experience in-depth service. Let’s work together to add a creative approach to the work you do.
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Art workshops and craft experiences that will make your team feel like master makers. Each participant ends up with an item to keep. Facilitated by professional artists so no artistic experience needed for participants.
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Give gifts thoughtfully made by local artists and makers. These can be commissioned art or purchased from an existing collection.
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My timeless inborn asset is knowing who is a good fit for a product or service and how to creatively get buy in or visibility. If you’re looking for a unique campaign strategy, social media content creation, community promotional channels let’s talk.
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If you are working in the social impact space, art is a deliverable tool you should leverage on. From creative workshop exercises, to campaign creation, event design, idea mapping, evaluation, monitoring strategies and so much more.
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At 26 I founded Sekoya East Africa, a non-profit arts organization in Kenya and built it from the ground up that runs without my physical presence. In Canada I have worked in the non-profit arts sector which crosses paths with other community needs often causing us to respond with a combination of social service and arts.
Kenya-Canada
Arts Production
Stewarding an international arts experience and exchange between Kenya and Toronto, Canada. This brings my two creative worlds together enabling both
an artistic and cultural exchange.
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Facilitating introductions to artists and arts organizations or workers who match your field or project interest
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Tourism with a feel of the arts industry whether in Kenya or Toronto. Curated for individuals, arts organizations, corporates with an intention to make you experience the artistic fabrics of these countries.
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Establishing partnerships and collaborations with key industry players aligned with your project.
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Sourcing and referring you to unique products from local vendors and artists through a relational lens not just corporate.
