Creative Evolutions

? People First ? Teamwork ? Taking Action ? Truth of Lived Experiences ? Grace ? Embracing Discomfort ? These are the #ActionableValues that keep us rooted in innovation, questioning our own practices, processes, assumptions, and even our language each and every day. ??Taking Action?? ??When we have a goal or idea, or if someone has a need, we ask 'is there something we can do about this right now?' ?Even if the action is small, it places us in a different space that is always forward-moving. Just do one thing! ??We believe trust comes from repeated action. In pursuit of trust, we make small commitments and follow through on them to demonstrate values. We have so many more choices than we think we do! You can learn more about how we approach strategic planning, executive search, and more at CreativeEvolutions.com

?? In our opportunity statements, we aim to give candidates the context they need to understand as much as they can about an organization's ecosystem. While composing the new Director of Development position at BroadStage, for example, we worked closely with their staff and board to properly convey the ecosystem of the organization, specifically its relation to the Santa Monica and surrounding community: ? The cultural ecosystem of the city of Santa Monica includes a high concentration of creative individuals and resources that is adjacent to one of the nation’s largest and most influential cultural regions — the greater Los Angeles area. ? We recognize the fluidity of Santa Monica’s population as it triples in size daily due to a commuting workforce, and changes currently underway due to the recent disruptions with the #LAfires. BroadStage itself is only miles away from the edge of the devastation of the Palisades Fire, and many of our patrons lived there and have had their lives profoundly disrupted. ? BroadStage audiences have historically been reflective of the array of identities and experiences that occupy the city of Santa Monica. ? As we move forward, we are committed to inviting audiences that reflect the communities of greater Los Angeles. ? We recognize that our work will become evident gradually with each season as we expand our community relationships with the many Santa Monicas — and the many Los Angeles’s – past, present, and future. Read our #EmploymentOpportunity to learn what the Director of Development will handle directly, expectations for the person in the role, and how BroadStage will support you! https://lnkd.in/g7tvgtbh #ActionableValues #ValueBasedCompensation #HumanCenteredSearch #mission #SantaMonica #ArtsJobs #DevelopmentJobs

? The 2025 TYA/USA National Festival and Conference has moved venues! If you saved the dates for May 6-8th, take note that it will now be hosted at Imagination Stage, Inc. & Adventure Theatre MTC. ? But... the pre-conference starts on Monday, May 5th at the 2025 Leadership Summit! Douglas R Clayton & Calida Jones, M.M. will lead two sessions on anchoring values in internal and external behaviors in a time of turmoil or direct attack. Other topics include investigating Staff and Board Engagement led by Seattle Children's Theatre, and Fundraising in the current climate led by special guests. ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/eCqWkYCn to learn more. ?Let us know if you plan to attend!

One of our core #ActionableValues is ? Teamwork? ? Working together and valuing people on a team means taking the time for everyone to contribute. We embrace taking the time needed for the whole team to participate, which leads to more effective creative ideas and problem solving. ? People communicate differently and people think differently. Teams can benefit from having different kinds of thinkers, but that requires all team members to embrace taking a back seat, having patience, or even just letting go of the times when things may not make sense to them but do make sense to others. ? Having people to collaborate with and to rely on makes everyone stronger, so every project or idea Creative Evolutions undertakes has the goal of strengthening the creative ecosystem through relationships, including relationships between people who are not part of Creative Evolutions directly. We thank every member of our team past and present for evolving along with Creative Evolutions!

We are still accepting applications for the Director of Development at BroadStage through March 21st! Overall Estimated Timeline: ?Please note that the position may be filled before this period closes, so do not wait to apply! After the end of the application period, please reach out if you are still interested and we will let you know if there is still an opportunity for consideration. ?Conversations with active candidates, including on-site visits for finalists will be ongoing as applications are received and reviewed. ?Desired Employment Begins: May 2025 #ActionableValues #ValueBasedCompensation #HumanCenteredSearch #mission #SantaMonica #ArtsJobs

Creative Evolutions is an ecosystem of human beings who work together using their lived experiences and a commitment to empathy and listening. Hundreds of individuals have already been part of growing the ideas and relationships at the heart of Creative Evolutions, and dozens share in the financial and intellectual rights to the value we have already created together. Those listed below are just some of the active members of the ecosystem - we invite you to learn more about them on our website! Calida Jones, M.M., CNJ Associates Active Creative Practice: Violinist, Conductor, Music Educator Douglas R Clayton Active Creative Practice: Ballroom Dancer, Fiction Publisher Kimberly Davis, Ed.D. Five/6teen Consulting, LLC Active Creative Practice: Artist, Educator, Researcher Abby Ferree Active Creative Practice: Theatremaker, long distance walker Cindy Marie Jenkins, CMJ Communications Active Creative Practice: Writer, Editor, Educator Rebecca Novick Active Creative Practice: Theatre Director Asia Palmer Active Creative Practice: A&R, Music Management ?? Meika Ejiasi Photography

Creative Evolutions is an evolving and adaptable ecosystem of human beings who believe that #WeCanDoBetter. In order to do better, we question our own practices, processes, assumptions, and even our language each and every day. We consistently go back to our values, checking our decisions, our actions, and our new actions against how we have agreed to behave. Most of our #ActionableValues naturally center around humans. Here's just one: ? People First ? ?Creative Evolutions has always compensated semifinalist and finalist candidates for their time. ?Instead of starting conversations at an organization or at CE with 'what is each person's job,' we start with 'who are the people here, what are their capabilities and interests, and where do they need support'? ?In every workplan, we ask 'is this not just treating the human beings reasonably, but supporting them to fully realize their talents?' ?We treat organizations differently than people. Organizations are systems made to help people - so even conversations about organizational sustainability start with 'how is this helping people - and what people are benefiting/owning/controlling the resources here?' How can you or your organization put #PeopleFirst ?

??Small changes can make a huge difference when centering humans, especially in the search and hiring process. Our latest Director of Development opportunity with BroadStage details the values that both we and BroadStage share, and how this relates to each candidate directly:??It is important to us that you are treated with respect and are appreciated for the value you create for BroadStage through your participation. ? Throughout the process we commit to active communication with you, so you are never wondering what is happening or where things stand with your application or the hiring process. ?It is very important that the finalists have the opportunity to come on site and meet the staff and some board members to set you up most effectively for success. In addition, Creative Evolutions is engaging a paid Industry Advisor who will be collaborating with Creative Evolutions to design and conduct the Semi-Finalist Conversations, who will also provide strong collegial or mentorship support during the transition period. ? Do you see an area where you can make a small change? Reach out and let us know! More info and apply at https://buff.ly/xVH1ClA !

At Creative Evolutions, our Collaborators strive to work authentically, creatively, and effectively every day. That's why we consistently return to our values and make sure our new ideas, day to day decisions and behaviors clearly demonstrate our #ActionableValues: ? People First ? Teamwork ? Taking Action ? Truth of Lived Experiences ? Grace ? Embrace Discomfort How do you connect to your values each day? How have yours evolved?

Last week we shared the new Director of Development opportunity at BroadStage and want to uplift more about how BroadStage is expanding to meet a rapidly evolving set of needs for artists, audiences, community, and their campus. ?? Under the leadership of Artistic & Executive Director Rob Bailis, BroadStage is broadening its impact through a new artistic vision, celebrating our shared humanity, and expanding the role the arts play in the vitality of our diverse community.? ?? BroadStage is launching a new artist-led programming model that transforms how presenting organizations operate.?Over the next three years, BroadStage will announce a world-class artist to curate each area of their programming. ?? These artists will collaborate with BroadStage over three years, designing programs and festivals and inviting BroadStage’s audiences to learn more about the past and future of each artistic discipline. ?? This new model moves the presenting organization from the old role of gatekeeper to providing a platform for leading creative artists, acknowledging that artists hold the keys to imagining the future we wish to see, evolving our work for a new day, and shaping a world in which we can all proudly live. See more about the position and how BroadStage is meeting this moment at the link below! ?? courtesy of @broadstage_sm #ActionableValues #ValueBasedCompensation #HumanCenteredSearch #mission #SantaMonica