ABOUT
Oakley Collective was founded to support artists, cultural organizations, and mission-driven enterprises navigating complexity, change, and growth with clarity and intention.
Our practice is grounded in the belief that strong organizations are built not only through strategy and structure, but through attention to people, values, and lived experience. Oakley Collective brings a human-centered perspective to advisory work, informed by long-term engagement within creative and cultural ecosystems.
Arnold Kenyon (also reocgnized as Beau Kenyon) is the Founder and Principal of Oakley Collective.
His work bridges creative practice, organizational strategy, and community engagement. Drawing on experience as both a practicing artist and a strategic advisor, Arnold brings a perspective shaped by the realities of artistic labor, institutional life, and mission-driven work.
He has worked with artists, cultural institutions, universities, and public-facing organizations across the United States, supporting leadership development, organizational planning, and the evolution of programs and initiatives. His approach is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in context rather than standardized solutions.
FOUNDER
As an artist and composer, Arnold has developed and led large-scale creative projects in partnership with museums, performing arts organizations, universities, and public institutions. This direct experience within creative production informs his consulting work and allows him to engage with clients from a place of practical understanding and empathy.
This dual perspective enables Oakley Collective to support organizations in ways that honor artistic integrity while addressing structural, operational, and strategic realities.
A DUAL PERSPECTIVE
Arnold’s advisory work emphasizes careful listening, thoughtful inquiry, and long-term sustainability. He partners with clients to clarify priorities, navigate uncertainty, and develop approaches that align organizational structures with mission and values.
Rather than offering prescriptive models, his work responds to the specific conditions, culture, and aspirations of each client.
HOW HE WORKs
Through Oakley Collective, Beau has demonstrated a rare ability to build strategic partnerships that strengthen entire arts ecosystems. His work bridging Des Moines, Boston, and Paris—three thriving but distinct arts communities—exemplifies his vision for fostering meaningful cross-regional collaboration.
Heatherjean MacNeil, Ph.D,
Teaching Faculty, Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business