Category Archives: Professional Development

Managing My Email Inbox.

Did I send you a brief email message? It’s because I care. There was a time in my life when I couldn’t get enough email.  The way I felt about email was the way Diana, Princess of Wales, described her … Continue reading

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What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently.

This year, I’m giving all my girlfriends a copy of Marcus Buckingham’s book, Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently. I first heard about this book from Danielle LaPorte. I had purchased a digital … Continue reading

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Fundraising for Small Arts Organizations.

If you’ve just joined a board, you might find Andy Robinson’s book, Big Gifts for Small Groups: A 1-hour Board Member’s Guide to Securing Gifts of $500 to $5000 helpful. You can read it here at Google Books or find … Continue reading

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NEA and HUD will offer $175 million for arts and communities.

On Wednesday, July 7, 2010, the National Endowment for the Arts or NEA and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or HUD will offer a webinar to discuss $175 million in funding opportunities for the arts and … Continue reading

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June 3, 2010: Event to Discuss New Funding Opportunity for Minnesota Arts Organizations.

Paleo lab, Science Museum of Minnesota. Photo: Heidi Rettig On Thursday, June 3rd, from 6 – 9 p.m.,  I’ll be attending Minnesota Association of Museum’s event, “Summit at Summit Brewery”. This event is opportunity for arts professionals to socialize and … Continue reading

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How to Be Famous: Become a Product.

The sad truth about fame is that it often has very little to do with your talent. OK. It is a *little bit* about your talent, but more about how effectively you manage to sell yourself as a “product” to … Continue reading

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Tips for Speaking or Performing in Public.

Even the most seasoned performers get a little bit nervous before they take the stage. Nerves are normal. The best performers know that the only antidote for “nerves” is the many hours of careful preparation and rehearsal before the show. … Continue reading

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Entry Level Position Available at the Whitney Museum.

Administrative Coordinator: Whitney Museum of American Art – NY The administrative coordinator will report directly to the Director of the Museum.  The responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:  managing all aspects of the Director’s Office; working closely … Continue reading

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Speak Your Peace Civility Project: Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation Milennium Group.

Another reminder I keep on my desk is a card with the “nine tools of civility.” The card reads: Today, I will: 1. Pay attention 2. Listen. 3. Be Inclusive. 4. Not Gossip. 5. Show Respect. 6. Be Agreeable. 7. … Continue reading

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Strengthening Ties to Your Audience: Individual Artists

Last week, I did a presentation in Duluth, Minnesota for local artists. The workshop offered a series of very simple strategies aimed helping individual artists and smaller organizations build relationships with buyers and audiences.  You can see the slides and … Continue reading

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