Services

Strategic support for Creatives, Artists, and Organizations.

Areas of Focus

Sarah brings deep knowledge and a genuine passion for local art—she’s a wonderful resource for organizations who want to raise awareness of the value and accessibility of art in their communities.
— Patricia Buckhold, Director of Marcellus Township Library

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION

We offer administration assistance including implementing organizational policies, content writing, and developing marketing strategies to individuals, municipalities, non-profit, and corporate clients.

Rural exploration

Rethinking travel and exploration to be inclusive of the arts and cultural organizations, S. Ayers Art has worked with municipal leaders to design and implement GIS mapping tools. These tools can be used to leverage existing infrastructures and support diverse economic development strategies.

CREATIVE PLACEMAKING: ART AS DESTINATION

S. Ayers Art works strategically to develop systems that encourage economic and community growth through the advocacy of the cultural sector.

artist residency development

S. Ayers Art has worked with multiple organizations to design and implement artist residency programs. Each residency is developed in consideration of artist support, organizational capacity, and long-term objectives ranging from increased traffic to place-based community outreach.

ART DIRECTION

With over 20 years of experience, we partner with emerging and mid-career contemporary artists to produce custom installations and exhibitions for individual, non-profit, and corporate clients.

 

Frequently Requested Services

Pricing Notes:

All prices are pay-what-you-can to ensure fair and equitable access to research and information.

Please keep this in mind as you consider your organizational budget and contribution.

All funds go toward doctoral research and the distribution of findings

Package One: Organizational Planning

Suggested Investment: $1,500

  • 1:1 consultation online or in person (up to three hours)

  • Strategic plan review

  • Board or team meeting; providing objective questions and analyzing outcomes

  • Find files and handover

Package Two: Grantwriting 101

Suggested Investment: $2500

  • 1:1 consultation online or in person

  • Data resource guide for grant development

  • Brief strategy document

  • Support once project is complete

  • (3) one hour-sessions for individuals or teams

  • Specialized focus for arts, housing, and municipalities

Package Three: Customized Lecture(s)/Activation(s)

Suggested Investment: $1500

This package is ideal for libraries, community organizations, economic development organizations, municipalities, and cultural institutions

  • Research and develop asset mapping of site-specific local cultural touchstones

  • Present a public lecture with findings

  • Provide asset mapping handouts for public distribution (digital option available)

  • Find files and handover; files include research notes, asset map (paper and digital), lecture slides and notes, and supplemental materials list