OUR SERVICES
We drive transformative change in the arts sector by providing comprehensive solutions for hiring and retaining talent, strategic planning, and dynamic reorganizations. Our innovative operational plans, sustainable community engagement strategies, and value-aligned leadership development redefine cultural identities and programmatic approaches. From designing spaces to pioneering funding models, we offer holistic solutions for any company interested in creating or reimagining arts spaces. Through tailored leadership intensives, strategic staff planning, and targeted consulting, we empower arts organizations to thrive as enduring and vibrant entities, shaping a resilient future for the arts.
PEOPLE
find and retain the best workforce
Great leadership transforms arts organizations. That’s why we bring an energetic, inclusive approach to leadership and executive search, finding not just the right skills, but the right people for your team. Beyond placement, we’re here to keep your team thriving with customized strategies to engage and retain top talent.
Your Board matters too. We provide tailored services to empower and develop your board, ensuring they’re ready to lead with insight and impact.
Our suite of services—from leadership training and team building to workplace culture assessments—focuses on creating environments where people are energized, collaborative, and invested. We’re also dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, with actionable initiatives to build truly inclusive spaces.
A favorite of ours? The Refinery Intensive: a results-driven, immersive experience crafted for your staff, board, or leadership team. Dive deeper on our Intensives page!
PLANNING
if you can imagine it
we can help you build it
We believe that arts organizations need to be innovative and adaptable in order to thrive in the changing world. That's why we offer program and operational development and implementation services.​
We can help you to develop new programs that are relevant to your audience and that will help you achieve your goals. We can also help you to implement new operations that are efficient and effective. We work with you to identify your needs, develop a plan, and implement it effectively. We also offer training and support to your staff to help them succeed in their new roles.
ADVOCACY
advocating for the arts
and our communities
We believe that the arts are essential for a vibrant and thriving society. That's why we offer arts advocacy services.
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Refinery Arts can help you to advocate for the arts at the local, state, and federal levels, working with you to develop and implement advocacy campaigns, and we connect you with other arts advocates and organizations.
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Using our research services we can help you to better understand your audiences, communities, and impact. We use a variety of research methods, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews. We also help organizations to develop and implement research-based programs and initiatives.
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We can help you to identify the needs of your community, working with you to ensure that your programs are accessible to people of all income levels, abilities, and backgrounds.
