Description
In It’s Never Going To Work Jamie Schumacher, a tireless advocate of the arts, shines a spotlight on the Northeast Arts community, nonprofits, and Altered Esthetics. The nonprofit gallery she founded, Altered Esthetics continues to play a pivotal role in the Twin Cities art scene.
This light hearted memoir offers real-life insights on founding a collaborative art space and provide critical resource to those engaged in, and struggling with, grassroots development. Vignette-style chapters peppered with illustrations by Athena currier energize the story and reflect Schumacher’s own infections optimism and drive.
Schumacher candidly shares the struggles and triumphs of starting a nonprofit in a new city, maintaining sustainability, and transitioning away from a healthy organization as it continues to thrive. The book is as much a love letter to Minneapolis as it is a compendium of encouragement who’s ever been told, It’s Never Going to Work.
Review
This is Executive Director Happy Hour in a book! – Allison Sharkey, Executive Director – Lake Street Council
I absolutely love the vignettes! It makes for an easy, fun, and engaging read. – Julie Cohen, Engagement & Advancement Director – Pollen Midwest.
Jamie’s writing paints a picture of a tightrope we all walk. Her lessons will help you balance, and maybe get you off the tightrope into the full joy of community & family. This will be my go to grad gift! – Joyce Wisdom – Executive Director and Community Activist
Jamie Schumacher’s personable and witty storytelling makes you feel like you’re right next to her in a coffee shop – sharing, laughing, and learning about the joy and challenges of the nonprofit arts world. – Alejandra Pelinka, Director of Creative Placemaking – City of Bloomington
Jamie Schumacher paints a beautiful picture of Minnesota and the reasons why she chose to move there from California. As you read the stories of her journey, you are sure to be captivated, entertained, and to learn something useful about the arts and nonprofit worlds. – Summer Scharringhausen
Details
- Publisher : Jamie Schumacher (September 1, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1732635005
- ISBN-13 : 978-1732635005
- Item Weight : 11.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.65 x 8 inches
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