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Workshops
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture supports a range of professional development opportunities, including workshops and networking training opportunities for individual artists and administrators.
Mission Critical: Exploring and Activating Your Mission On-Demand Webinar
This online workshop was presented on Wednesday, January 29, 2024.
Join Jeff Goodman for an engaging virtual presentation designed to help arts organizations explore the effectiveness of their mission and vision statements. This session will dive into what makes these guiding principles impactful, provide real-world examples of effective statements, and outline actionable steps for activating your mission in daily work. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their organization’s purpose and inspiration for pursuing the next steps in refreshing or rewriting their mission and vision.
Jeff Goodman is an independent consultant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit arts sector, including roles as Vice President of Communication at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Director of Learning and Engagement at the Heard Museum. A former professional actor, Jeff draws on his background in storytelling and collaboration to help arts organizations articulate their unique impact and connect meaningfully with audiences, supporters, and funders. His recent clients include Fallingwater, the Laurent House, the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, and Heritage Square. You can learn more about Jeff and his work at JeffsAGoodMan.com.
Past Workshop Recordings
Miss out on a past workshop? Didn't make it to a presentation? Watch recordings and find resources from past workshops here!
Propose a Workshop
Do you have knowledge or experience that artists and culture workers would benefit from? Are there skills or resources you'd like to share with the larger arts and culture community? The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture now accepts proposals for workshops, presentations, and other professional development opportunities!