Impact of SELECTED WORK
We work across a range of scales and contexts. The following examples reflect the scope and impact of selected engagements and are shared to illustrate areas of focus rather than to document process or methodology.
Strategic Planning
Holistic long-term strategy for operational sustainability, programmatic leveling, and heightened public awareness
Impact: 690% increase of the annual operating budget over 3 years; 300% staffing growth; clearer program objectives, strengthened alignment with community needs, and partnership with newly cultivated leadership stakeholders
Boston Art REview
Audience Engagement & Advancement Through Cross-Sector Partnership & Program Development
Strategic support for interdisciplinary projects connecting artistic production, community programs, and leadership thought-partnership
Impact: 60% increase of the annual operating budget over 3 years; 480% increase in repeatable strategic partners; 94% increase of engagement in youth communities over 3 years
Ballet Des Moines
Engagement & Partnership Toolkit and Workshops
Targeted professional development support and toolkit for ongoing training and implementation for citywide engagement
Impact: >75 participating cultural partners to co-produce 115 free public events across eight neighborhoods.
Boston Public Art Triennial
Professional Development: Arts and Business
Facilitated learning modules that taught entrepreneurial strategies to independent artists
Outcomes: Engaged with over 50 regional artists over 3 months; mentored 8 artists in weekly meetings; continued engagement with all mentees as they began receiving grants, commissions, and gallery invites
mid-America arts alliance
We work best with leaders and organizations interested in thoughtful partnership, honest dialogue, and values-aligned decision-making. If you are exploring a new phase for your organization or practice, you are invited to get in touch to begin a conversation.
Program and Curriculum Development
Primary author and project lead to develop arts-integrated science curriculum in collaboration with nationally recognized science and academic institutions.
Outcomes: Created 6 interactive, modular and multimedia science units; learning materials are freely accessible online with PBS; multi-year partnerships fostered with this project continued to produce future projects and ongoing relationships
PBS LEaRNING MEDIA
Our activities span museums, performing arts organizations, universities, public media, artists and entrepreneurs. Engagements range from short-term advisory roles to long-term strategic partnerships, with work taking place across the Midwest, New England, and the European Union.
Strategic Planning and Program Development
Simultaneous contract to produce a new strategic plan and partnership-based program development
Impact: 800% increase in local artist participation over one year; launched 3 new artist grant programs to support local and international artists; secured a new downtown location to become an integral part of the community
Arts and Culture Alliance
Through a holistic and mission-centered framework, Beau helped our organization articulate vision, align values with practice, and develop strategies that are both ambitious and grounded. The resulting plans are not static documents, but living tools that continue to guide decision-making, partnerships, and resource development.
Amber Danielson
Executive Director, Arts and Culture Alliance