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The Present “Presenting Problem” Problem Presents Problems for Nonprofit Arts Organizations

October 3, 2023 by Alan Harrison Leave a Comment

How do you determine the difference between your company’s suspected real issues and the actual real issues? What happens when you’re wrong? Presenting problem: Our nonprofit arts organization is broke. Real problem: Our nonprofit arts organization chooses to continue to provide art and nothing more, believing that the production of our version of art is a universal … [Read more...] about The Present “Presenting Problem” Problem Presents Problems for Nonprofit Arts Organizations

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In early 2024, we laid out the problem and gave you a path. The result: SCENE CHANGE: WHY TODAY'S NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TO STOP PRODUCING ART AND START PRODUCING IMPACT. In late 2024, we gave you discussion prompts and rules to help you figure out the answers on your own. The result: … [MORE] about About Scene Change

About Alan Harrison

Alan Harrison is a writer, father, performer, consultant, recovering artist, and the author of the industry best-seller "Scene Change: Why Today's Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact" and “Scene Change 2: The Five REAL Responsibilities of Nonprofit Arts … [MORE] about About Alan Harrison

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