{"title":"Brett Crawford","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrett Crawford is a renowned author and expert in the intertwined worlds of business and the arts. His works focus on cultivating leadership and innovation within the cultural sector, making them essential reads for aspiring and established leaders alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his insightful collection, which includes titles such as \u003cem\u003eEntrepreneurial Arts and Cultural Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e, Crawford deftly explores how entrepreneurship principles can be effectively applied to the arts. His books serve as practical guides for practitioners who seek to elevate their impact in the cultural landscape, offering strategies to harness creativity as a driving force for both personal and organisational success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrawford's writing is tailored to those who are passionate about merging creativity with business acumen, providing readers with tools and perspectives to thrive in today's dynamic environment. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a cultural leader, or a student of the arts with a keen interest in business, Brett Crawford’s works offer invaluable insights and strategies to navigate and succeed in the business of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"entrepreneurial-arts-and-cultural-leadership-by-brett-crawford-9781835951224","title":"Entrepreneurial Arts and Cultural Leadership","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tactical guide for nonprofit arts leaders, revealing the entrepreneurial traits that turn creative passion into sustainable success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEntrepreneurial Arts and Cultural Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on real-world strategies for developing the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for leading and sustaining nonprofit arts organisations. Bonnie Fogel and Brett Ashley Crawford examine the leadership traits that drive innovation, adaptability, and long-term viability in the ever-evolving arts sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the case study of Imagination Stage, one of the top theatre companies for young people, they highlight how successful nonprofit theatre leaders can navigate financial instability, advocate for equity and inclusion, and implement sustainable business models in a landscape forever impacted by national and global events. With practical insights, tools, and a resource-rich appendix, this book offers arts managers, educators, and nonprofit leaders a roadmap for resilience and growth. Whether you are an advanced student, a researcher, or an arts executive seeking inspiration, this book provides an essential framework for building the future of nonprofit theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagination Stage was founded as BAPA (Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts) in 1979 in response to the urgent need for arts education for young people. The company was renamed Imagination Stage in 2001 in anticipation of its move to its downtown Bethesda theatre arts centre in 2003. Imagination Stage has grown from a handful of children in a single classroom to a full-spectrum theatre arts organisation, with theatre productions by professional actors and artists. Unlike most children's theatre companies, Imagination Stage commissions new works for children every year. These productions have been recognised with awards and productions by other companies around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonnie Fogel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founder and longtime leader of Imagination Stage, one of the top theatres for young audiences in the United States. \u003cstrong\u003eBrett Ashley Crawford\u003c\/strong\u003e is a teaching professor and faculty chair of the arts \u0026amp; entertainment management programmes at Carnegie Mellon University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46790467322092,"sku":"9781835951224","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18582853482841.jpg?v=1756971572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brett-crawford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}