Richard Evans Speaks on New Toronto Program
When Richard Evans co-founded EmcArts 20 years ago, he recognized that, though many arts organizations wanted to adapt and innovate … Continue reading
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Eight Adaptive Capacities
These days, it’s a volatile, uncertain and complex world out there for the arts. To achieve our goals, it’s no … Continue reading
Announcing a New Webinar Series from EmcArts!
For over ten years, our programs have equipped participants with rigorous frameworks and practical tools for innovation. We’ve heard from … Continue reading
The Artistry of Systemic Change
EmcArts is pleased to share our newest article, which has just been published in the GIA Reader, Vol 28. No … Continue reading
How Should We Talk About Failing Arts Organizations?
In this conversation, Richard Evans and Karina Mangu-Ward of EmcArts discuss some of the key issues stemming from the ongoing conversation about whether or not “we should allow failing arts organizations to die.”
11 Alaskan Organizations Will Tackle Complex Challenges Together
Announcing the first cohort of New Pathways | Alaska, a new program developed by EmcArts, the Foraker Group, Rasmuson Foundation, and Alaska State Council on the Arts.
Announcing 5 New Services for Individual Organizations
EmcArts now offers new programs geared for organizations interested in working on their own — rather than in a national or local cohort — to increase their adaptive capacity.
Blogathon: Arts Entrepreneurship on Barry’s Blog
This week, Richard Evans is contributing to a discussion about arts entrepreneurship on the WESTAF blog.
Lessons in Innovation: Shifting Organizational Culture
At Woolly Mammoth and Denver Center Theatre Company, leaders shifted the existing organizational culture to embrace change.
Announcing New Pathways | Alaska
EmcArts, Rasmuson Foundation, the Foraker Group, and Alaska State Council on the Arts have launched a new program for and with Alaska’s arts organizations.
Learning from Innovation: Woolly Mammoth and Denver Center Theatre Company
Our new publication presents two in-depth case studies on the productive messiness of adaptive change in practice.
EmcArts 2013: Year in Review
2013 was a period of tremendous growth and discovery for EmcArts. In this report, we share where we’ve been and what we’ve learned.
Business-As-Usual Is “No Longer an Option” for Heron Foundation
Clara Miller of the Heron Foundation reminds us in her “President’s Letter” that in order to stay relevant, we must all be continually adaptive.
Debunking 10 Myths of Innovation
In my recent article in the GIA Reader, I challenge some false ideas about innovation, and dispel rumors about its demise.
Fueling Adaptive Capacity: A Mosaic of Learning from the 2013 National Innovation Summit
What does adaptive capacity really mean? What does it look like in practice? Summit attendees share their learning in a downloadable document.