DIY: Develop Innovative & Actionable Arts Business Models

The Business Model Canvas tool (BMC) is an actionable planning resource for every arts business whether Non-Profit, For-Profit or Sole Proprietorship. This 9-building block template enables you to assess existing business models and innovate new ones in an agile and iterative process. The BMC is centered on attracting, engaging and retaining donors, patrons, partners, artists, board members, and any other people who can benefit from your arts offerings. Discover how to create an Empathy Map and articulate Value Propositions to attract, engage and retain individuals, groups and communities.

Gain insights from Dr. Amy Kweskin of Artsightful, an expert arts management consultant, author and educator.

Amy creates a safe and supportive learning environment in which she shares tools, frameworks and resources to help you gain insights into strategic planning. Plus, the group setting offers you the benefit of working and learning alongside peers. Amy creates a safe, confidential and supportive environment where you can thrive.

This workshop is part of Artsightful’s DIY Strategic Planning series where you learn to Do it Yourself without having to pay a consultant. Pick the workshops that work for you.

Online Session:

This is a single meeting, 3-hour online session with two meeting date and time options:

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 2-5pm PT (5-7pm ET)

OR

Thursday, May 8, 2025 10am-1pm PT (1-3pm ET)

• Meets via Zoom.

• Content is presented in an interactive format.

• Two 10-minute breaks included in the session.

• Session will be recorded and accessible only to participants.

• For confidentiality, breakout sessions will not be recorded.

Content Covers:

• Discovering the purpose and impact of the Business Model Canvas tool
• Defining innovation in arts business modelling
• Assessing existing business models and building new ones
• Exploring each of the 9 building blocks
• Identifying individuals and groups who can benefit from your arts offerings
• Creating Empathy Maps
• Articulating Value Propositions
• Attracting, engaging and retaining individuals, groups and communities

• Applying Design Thinking tools
• Utilizing active listening techniques

Recommended Participants:

Staff (paid or volunteer) and Board members of non-profit arts organizations that are considering strategic planning, are already in the planning process or are activating and evaluating an existing strategic plan.

Arts entrepreneurs who are starting an arts venture or working collaboratively to bring clarity to their existing arts business.

Do you work best in collaboration? Bring a colleague for half price and work as thinking partners in this highly reflective process.

Fee Notes:

Artsightful pays your Eventbrite fees.

Optional direct coaching with Amy will also be available for an additional fee.

Host or Publisher Amy Kweskin of Artsightful