Releasing the real potential of arts organisations

"Most people want to work with people they like and respect, in organisations with a purpose they care about, and within a culture that enables and acknowledges their personal contribution." – The Congruence Framework.

Tony Chamberlain, Principal Consultant at PQ Associates and experienced arts industry executive, recently published a book on the concept of congruence, which outlines a new framework to help organisations develop their own capacity and also enrich the society they work in.

Collaboration in the Arts - The Top Five Reasons

This weeks guest blog post comes courtesy of Paul Kooperman, accomplished writer and CEO of Tasmania's Festival of Voices. 

Arts activity is on the rise: more artists, more practitioners, more festivals, more organisations, venues and infrastructures and, as a result, more funding and resources are required to sustain the enormous amount of activity around the country. Everything from music festivals to multicultural festivals to ARI’s (Artist Run Initiatives) or CRI’s (Community Regional Initiatives) to Pop Up shops, performances and spaces in places where you least expect it (and may not want it).