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Strategic Planning for Arts Organizations

by Mark Gibson on 3 Mar, 2022

Sector analysis

Defining the Arts Sector More Accurately, Emil J. Kang (Jan 2026)

Practical tools and examples:

The Art of the Turnaround, Michael M. Kaiser 
Strategic Planning in the Arts: A Practical Guide, Michael M. Kaiser 
Curtains?: The Future of the Arts in America, Michael M. Kaiser
The Cycle, Michael M. Kaiser
The Art of Relevance, Nina Simon
Strategic plan example: SFGMC (2019-2023)
The Engagement Revolution: James Irvine Foundation (2013-2016)

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