What does it mean to be a healthy arts organization?
We believe that arts organizations are at their best when they have the right strategies, structures, and people, and we are focused on all three.
We provide tailored solutions and support that results in thriving arts organizations. We spend time listening to you, understanding your current practices, and getting to know your team. We want you to have true thought partnership and a realistic plan, not an unwieldy report or a one-size-fits-all recommendation. Our job isn’t done until you’ve gained momentum.
Our Services
Organizational Strategy
Create plans and strategy. Design systems and structures. Increase revenue.
Executive Search
Find the right candidate. Vet them with a trusted leader. Prime them for success.
Marketing & Audience Strategy
Rethink marketing strategies. Align resources with needs. Engage more deeply with audiences.
Interim Placements
Find the interim coverage you need. Leverage our network of seasoned arts professionals.
Our Work
Robin Shelby Arditi, Board Chair, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
“TOCG did an outstanding and thoroughly professional job for us in quickly assembling an extensive list of qualified candidates for Managing Director. They demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and our specific objectives and were always available to respond to our questions and provide helpful insights.”
Sara Villagio, Chief Marketing Officer, Carnegie Hall
“The TOCG team has been an exceptional thought partner and a great extension of our team at Carnegie Hall. Their thoughtful, curious approach and thorough understanding of institutional needs is a unique asset that we value deeply.”
Kari Schloner, Executive Director, Northrop at the University of Minnesota
“Northrop had the great pleasure of working with Tom O’Connor Consulting Group as we undertook a significant organizational restructuring. Their breadth of knowledge related to effective systems and structures and how to go about making realignments, specifically in the arts field, made them invaluable thought partners.”
Holly Bass, National Director, Turnaround Arts National at The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
“The planning sessions TOCG designed were energizing and enlightening. The tools TOCG provided us have been instrumental and we continue to use them to design our work flow and ensure that we keep our values and priorities at the center of everything we do.”
Let’s work together
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