Situated at the intersection of creativity, planning, and strategy, we work with public, private, and nonprofit partners to drive place-based, equitable change.
Grounded in practice and informed by academia, S. Ayers Art specializes in the rural. Recognizing the unique challenges facing non-urban rural cultural practitioners, we incorporate research-driven metrics and locally-informed priorities to develop adaptive frameworks reflective of current needs, geography, and opportunities.
Areas of Focus
Organizational Development strategies, governance & implementation
We offer organizational development services including including strategic planning, governance, and infrastructure building for municipalities, non-profits, and corporate partners.
creative placemaking
Whether approaching creative placemaking from an organizational or municipal perspective, S. Ayers Art works strategically to develop systems that encourage community-informed economic and community growth potential.
creative exploration & Innovation
Rethinking travel and exploration to be inclusive of the arts and cultural organizations, S. Ayers Art works strategically to develop systems that encourage economic and community growth through the advocacy of the cultural sector. Working 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.