Feasibility Studies

Feasibility Studies help communities and/or organizations determine the need for and the type, size and utilization of proposed performance spaces and are conducted through a comprehensive engagement process.

Needs Assessments

Needs Assessments determine the community’s performance space needs based on current available performance space, needs that are currently not being met by the inventory of spaces, and the types and genres of performances that inform the type of space needed.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Filling important positions in performing arts organizations requires a thoughtful and collaborative process lead by an experienced arts professional. Executive search services are available for all positions within your organization.

Facilities Business Plan Development

Facilities Business Plan Development occurs once the type and programming of new (and existing) performance spaces have been determined. Business planning includes the development of operating estimates, earned revenue projections, staff structure, programming and contributed income projections.

Artistic Program Development

As part of Facilities Business Plan Development, Artistic Program Development identifies how new buildings will be used artistically. Programming includes identifying resident organizations, potential renters, and primary users of the spaces.

Competitive Analysis & Facilities Inventory

An important component of the Feasibility Study process, Competitive Analysis & Facilities Inventory maps the cultural landscape into which new facilities enter. Market conditions inform feasibility, as well as identify possible programming niches.

Benchmarking

To help clients with important building and operational decisions, Benchmarking identifies comparable-sized buildings and operations that have successfully created viable programs. Best practices can provide a useful guide in the building development process.

Market Demand Studies

A key component of Feasibility Studies, Market Demand Studies provide a snapshot of the market area into which a new facility enters. Demographics and an analysis of likely participation are outputs of Market Demand Studies.

Operating Estimates & Forecasting

Business plan development includes Operating Estimates & Forecasting, predicting how the business will function. Operating estimates include all costs associated with building operations, programming, marketing, and production, as well as all sources of earned revenue and a determination of contributed income requirements.

Business Planning

The business planning process includes the development of Organizational Planning, Governance & Structure or how the facility will be owned, governed, staffed. This process includes the creation of Staffing & Operating Models.

Program Assessment 

Program Assessment analyzes the alignment of programming with mission, market, facilities, human resources, financial resources and artistic vision. The Assessment process is often linked to facility development projects and can be a stand-alone analysis as a key element of overall planning.