Rules of Engagement

Stay open to the fact that change will occur and that, at times, you may be challenged to do things differently.

Acknowledge what is important to each partner and try to meet those goals that overlap.

Ease communication and understanding by deciding and agreeing on common language.

Be prepared for your roles and relationships to change throughout the project.

Acknowledge successes and share the credit.

Benefits

Presenter-Artist partnerships provide two key benefits:

1. The partnership empowers artists and presenters through collaboration, sharing practices and experiences that enrich their presenting and creative repertoires and supporting each other in dealing with ongoing challenges in this new way of working with community
2. The partnership strengthens relationships that respect multiple perspectives and knowledge and leverages the strengths (skills, expertise, and reputation) of the others.