Responsive learning systems center our work — we believe that a thriving arts ecosystem is dependent upon curious learners and healthy risk-taking

Teaching & learning

The Art of Planning | 5-Part Workshop

Description Summary In partnership with at least one local or regional arts service organization, we facilitate an artful approach to strategic planning to local and regional leaders and creative entrepreneurs.

Outcomes

  1. Tactical skills necessary to build/strengthen entrepreneurial business

  2. Transformation of local creative ecosystem

  3. Strategic skill building

  4. Rising leadership of local artists

  5. Increased value in local economy

Audience Arts Leaders, Mid-Career Artists, Creative Entrepreneurs

Oakley Creative Incubator | 9-month 1-on-1 Mentorship and Customized Workshops

Description Summary In partnership with at least one local or regional arts service organization, we design and implement a 6-month incubator to support the next phase in local working artists and/or arts leaders.

Outcomes

  1. Peer-to-peer learning and relationships with new bridges to potential funders, strategic partners, and expansive peer network; customized skill-building

  2. Direct instruction and mentorship with time and space to support a new idea, project, or initiative.

Audience Mid-Career Artists or Arts Leaders

Mainframe Studios hosted an Oakley Creative Incubator from 2020-2021

Pictured (L-R): 2020-21 Oakley Creative Incubator Fellows: DK, Cameron Gray, and Jill Wells,

Oakley Arts Integration | Season-long Program with Facilitated Workshops and Mentorship

Description Summary In partnership with a local arts organization, we create learning materials, training modules, and community partnerships. Drawing from traditional arts integration training, we facilitate training for artists to embed artistry into the community.

Outcomes

  1. Sustainable partnership between artists and community organizations

  2. Artists understand how to integrate their artistry into libraries, schools, community centers, and park systems

  3. Increased value of creativity and the hosting arts organization

  4. Increased community engagement and participatory relationships

  5. Increased overall commitment to the hosting arts organization

Audience Early and Mid-Career Artists, Arts Leaders

Ballet Des Moines hosted Oakley Arts Integration training in partnership with Throughline Arts for their 2023-2024 season

The Sound of Us | 2-day Workshop

Description Summary: Participants explore definitions of success, self, and community, while utilizing sound recording and production technology. Organizations, ranging from libraries to junior high schools to universities have engaged this workshop to support their communities while gathering information about their community stakeholders. This workshop also explores intention and mindfulness — particularly when and how we communicate.

Outcomes:

  1. Community building

  2. Technology Integration

  3. Goal Alignment

  4. Participatory and Curiosity-based Learning

Audience: Youth or Adults

MIT hosted an Oakley Collective Workshop in conjunction with their Listening to the City summit in 2017