Raising Arts … Serving the Arts Community

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Mission

My mission is to positively influence the arts industries, utilizing my years of experience to help arts professionals significantly raise their abilities to influence engagement in and appreciation for the arts.

Focus

My work focuses on helping those involved as performing arts managers and presenters, agents, performing and visual artists, and related arts organizations. I am available to help all of you in raising your potential in three major areas as follows:

If you have a project brewing or a challenge fiercely knocking at your door, email me now and let’s discuss it.

Hank Knerr, Arts Management Consultant and Graphic Designer

*Me with Renée Fleming and my husband, Bernie Hostetler*

We Rise Again

April 30, 2022

It has been a long two years for all of us, especially those in the performing arts industry. That, of course, sounds somewhat trite, an understatement, and an echo of the obvious. But as we learn both to deal with it and live with the pandemic, we need to remind ourselves of the power of … More We Rise Again

A Presenter’s Look at Virtual Showcasing

December 31, 2020

With APAP just around the corner, showcasing is certainly going to be a new ballgame this year. We experienced it some with a few fall conferences including AMW-WAA. But it is still something that challenges all of us. How can I help? Over the years, I have seen hundreds and juried dozens more showcases for … More A Presenter’s Look at Virtual Showcasing

Still Here!

August 21, 2020

It’s been awhile since I posted; but I am still here. And for now, I will be staying “here”–home, safe, but still engaged. Like many, I have cleaned out closets, discovered old photos, learned how diverse online ordering options can be, found high-tech friends like DoorDash and Zoom, and discovered new things to watch, cook, … More Still Here!