ArtsPeers Advisory Network
ArtsWisconsin's ArtsPeers Advisory Network provides experienced, professional, and creative arts administrators to work with artists and arts organizations needing outside perspectives, timely information, fresh eyes, and objective viewpoints to solve problems, identify opportunities, or establish new directions.
- What does an ArtsPeer do?
- How does the ArtsPeer program work?
- What can you expect from an ArtsPeer?
- Who can use ArtsPeers?
- What does an ArtsPeer cost?
- Who are the ArtsPeers?
- List of current and completed projects 1993-2008 (coming soon)
- Contact Arts Wisconsin to discuss an ArtsPeers project
Forms
- ArtsPeers application form (coming soon)
- ArtsPeers evaluation form (coming soon)
What does an ArtsPeer do?
ArtsPeer services divide into two basic areas:
Consultation: Because artists and arts organizations often need help with particular tasks or functions, an ArtsPeer will review specific operations, programmatic or organizational areas identified by the client, such as long-range planning, grant writing, board development, marketing, publicity, fundraising, program planning, budgeting and more. An ArtsPeer can offer specific recommendations and identify both implementation strategies and assistance to address effectively the issues raised by the review.
Assessment: Because organizational operations, goals and purposes can change, dramatically and subtly, over time, an ArtsPeer will, upon request, conduct a confidential, comprehensive evaluation of an organization or program from an unbiased point of view. An ArtsPeer can help the client recognize changes, make specific recommendations regarding a planning process for dealing with them, and provide insights into strengths, weaknesses, and areas of emphasis for the future.
Examples of services provided include:
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How does the ArtsPeer program work?
ArtsPeers serve as catalysts for new ideas and directions in administrative, management and artistic areas. An ArtsPeer will meet with board of directors, volunteers, and/or staff to facilitate problem-solving, planning, needs assessment, program development and evaluation for an arts organization.
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What can you expect from an ArtsPeer?
Your ArtsPeer advisor contacts the organization prior to the first scheduled visit for information. The ArtsPeer may also contact others in the community regarding the issues in question. On site with your organization, the ArtsPeer will facilitate solutions through group process with a group identified by the organization -- usually board, staff, and volunteers. After the on-site visit(s), the ArtsPeer will provide the organization with a written report, and, if requested, specific recommendations.
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Who can use ArtsPeers?
The ArtsPeers program is open to all not-for-profit arts organizations and public cultural and community agencies and institutions in Wisconsin. Staff of Arts Wisconsin match an arts organization with the advisor best suited to the topic area. Through discussion and mutual agreement with the organization, Arts Wisconsin sets rates based on fee range for not-for-profit arts organizations.
All details of ArtsPeer consultancies are held in strict confidence. Participants must be current members of Arts Wisconsin.
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What does an ArtsPeer cost?
Fees are $300 per consultation, which includes pre- and post-visit information-gathering, a half-day on-site session, and a final report with recommendations for action. In addition, any travel expenses are paid by the sponsoring organization.
Due to the generosity of our funders and the ArtsPeer advisors, the cost of this service is up to 80% lower than comparable consultant fees. Other fee structures may be negotiated between the participating organization and Arts Wisconsin.
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Who are the ArtsPeers?
ArtsPeers are experienced, effective administrators and board members serving large and small arts organizations across Wisconsin. They share their expertise with colleagues in order to develop a stronger, more effective arts constituency throughout Wisconsin. Each ArtsPeer advisor has participated in hands-on training designed to prepare advisors to provide confidential consulting services.
The ArtsPeers are:
- Beth Bashara, Director, Oneida Nation Arts Program,
Oneida
Experience in arts program management, arts education, cultural and ethnic diversity. - Judy Beier, Arts Consultant, Mosinee
Former Executive Director, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. Board of Directors member, Wausau Performing Arts Foundation and docent, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Experience in boards of directors training and development, community relations, facilities planning and management, festival planning, fundraising and resource development; art gallery management and programming, visual arts exhibition design and development; volunteer recruitment, training and management. - Laurel Canan, Janesville
Executive Director, Janesville Performing Arts Center. Former Executive Director, Janesville Concerts Association. Skilled in working with presenting organizations, programming issues, organizational development and management, grant writing, facility management. - Susan Connor, Algoma
Artist and Owner, The Flying Pig (arts store), Algoma. Expertise in creative entrepreneurship, business development, community development. - Mortimer Cushman, Madeline Island
Former Director, LaPointe Center, Madeline Island. PhD in History; former college professor and newspaper editor. Skilled in artistic programming, board training and development, community relations; fundraising and resource development; grantwriting and grants management; marketing and publicity; rural and small community issues; volunteer recruitment; training and management. - Jerilyn Dinsmoor, Onalaska
Professional textile artist and arts consultant. Former Executive Director, Pump House Regional Center for the Arts, LaCrosse. Expertise in community cultural planning, special event fundraising, membership development, grant writing, facility management. - Heidi Dyas-McBeth, Platteville
Program Director, ArtsBuild, UW-Platteville
Artist and community developer. Skilled in community-building strategies, small town and rural arts development, developing arts programs. - Maggie Foote, Menomonie
Arts consultant and small business owner. Former Executive Director, Eau Claire Regional Arts Council and Mabel Tainter Menorial Theatre, Menomonie. Expertise in board development, fundraising, facility management, programming, contracts. - Patricia Guttenberg, Madison
General Manager, Mansion Hill Inn, Madison
Former Executive Director, Council for the Performing Arts, Jefferson. Experience in fundraising, budgeting, and resource development, marketing and publicity; artistic presenting and programming; and volunteer recruitment, training, and management. - Deborah Janz, Spencer
Executive Director, LuCille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer. Experience in community engagement programs, arts and arts education programs, presenting organizations. - Debra Karp, Racine
Director, Non-Profit Development, Community Partnerships Program, and Arts Management Program, UW-Parkside, Kenosha
Experience in arts education, administration, management, promotion, marketing, fundraising, programming, for public and private arts organizations, including theaters, museums, festivals, and dance. - LaMoine MacLaughlin, Amery
Executive Director, Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery
MA in Education. Founding board member and past President of Arts Wisconsin. Expertise in organizational development; advocacy on local government and community issues; marketing in rural and small communities; organizational network and liaison building. - Megan Matthews, Whitewater
Director of Advancement, UW-Whitewater
Project Consultant, 1st Governor's Cultural Congress, State Historical Society, and Wisconsin Arts Board Folklife Festival, 1998. Former Executive Director, Council for the Performing Arts, Jefferson. M.A. in Community Arts Management, Sangamon State University (now University of Illinois-Springfield). Management experience in marketing strategies for performing arts seasons, creating and management special events, managing volunteers, computer applications for non-profit organizations. - Larry McCoy, Baraboo
Managing Director, Al. Ringling Theatre, Baraboo
Experience in artistic presenting and programming; arts education; board training and development, community cultural programming, community relations; facilities planning and management; fundraising, grantwriting and resource development; historic theater restoration, marketing and publicity; rural and small community issues. - Ann Mosey, Stevens Point
Executive Director, Arts Alliance of Portage County, Stevens Point
Skilled in community development and engagement, community-based programming and services, small town and rural community cultural development and advocacy - Jim O'Connell, Wausau
Executive Director, Wausau Performing Arts Foundation
MA in Arts Administration, UW Madison. Skilled in corporate fundraising; grant preparation; facility planning and management; event programming and contracts; constituent planning. - Ellen Rosewall, DePere
Assistant Professor of Arts Management, UW-Green Bay, and Director, Arts for Pete's Sake, DePere
Former Board member, Northeastern Wisconsin Arts Council, Green Bay; former Director of Development and Marketing, Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Skilled in advocacy and outreach; board training and development; community relations, fundraising and resource development; grantwriting and grant management; marketing and publicity; small businesses for and by artists; and strategic planning. - Karen Spahn, Milwaukee
Senior Director of Development, Milwaukee Public Museum
Former Director of Development, Milwaukee Art Museum; former Program Officer, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and administrator of Milwaukee County Cultural, Artistic and Musical Affairs Committee, and City of Milwaukee Arts Board. Experienced in board development, lobbying local government, advocacy, organizational structure, corporate and foundation giving. - Wayne Strei, Gillett
Executive Director, Revitalize Gillett. Expertise in small town and rural engagement and development through the arts, arts promotion and advocacy. - Karin Wolf, Madison
Director, City of Madison Arts Commission. Expertise in arts education, arts and arts education programming, public arts agencies and funding.