National Research Project: Professional Development of Artists (from ARTISIN LLC of NJ)

From Susan Shear of ARTISIN LLC based out of New Jersey:

ARTISIN LLC is a New Jersey consulting firm working with Creative Capital and the Joan Mitchell Foundation conducting a national research project regarding professional development opportunities for artists. We are scanning the entire country, state by state, digging from the state level to the local arts agencies, to community-based organizations, grant makers, and beyond, to address many questions related to professional development for (self-defining) professional originating artists that are not matriculating students. This phase 1 work, to be completed by mid-April, is part of a multi-phase project; a second foundation will be joining for phases 2 and 3. The findings will be shared with the field. This is a significant first step on the road to a national advocacy movement to support artists, their needs, their communities and the organizations that work to support them. Your organization will be identified as a participant in the research.

The information you provide will benefit artists and their careers. Participation by selected organizations like yours will make this project a success. Your inclusion in this groundbreaking research will be an asset to the field.

Please respond by answering the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5CKWLDZ. If you have any additional information, please include it in the survey or email me at susan.schear@artisin.com with your additional details.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Susan


ARTISIN, LLC
Leading the Arts to Creative Business Solutions
Susan Schear
www.artisin.com
susan.schear@artisin.com
973 482-1000 (office)
973 482-0303 (fax)
201 755-6100 (cell)
375 Mt. Prospect Avenue
Suite 6B
Newark, NJ 07104