A foundational credo of StillArt is that the arts in all its forms and expressions contribute to a better world. This takes place both in the local community and the global artistic communities. In between, the summary of all local artistic efforts impact the regional, national, transnational, continental and international beliefs, identities and thereby the choices we make – individually and collectively. This process is neither straightforward nor fast, but there is no doubt that culture deeply impacts our lives.

In StillArt, we are convinced artists and artistic organizations serve their communities best when they are free to express their opinions. These ideas – whether concretely or more abstractly expressed – might be more or less correct or fruitful. But to serve best, it is important art is given the freedom to freely explore and develop these ideas. With this as a fundament, StillArt’s work is to contribute to a pluralistic and multi-faceted artistic landscape. Or as we express it in our mission statement: To provide ambitious leaders in the arts with powerful tools and solutions for building strong, vibrant and dynamic organizations.

On the other hand, the operational reality for most arts organizations of today is about answering to the needs of a multitude of stakeholders: public authorities, the audience, the different forms of media, the public opinion, donors, sponsors, the artistic community and more.

Together with changes in the media and technical environment, running an arts organization is today even more multifaceted and more complex than only a couple of decades ago.

To tackle these challenges, we in StillArt have developed a methodology “to identify, code, spread and support best-in-class solutions that deal with foundational administrative challenges in the arts”. With Subscription Builder we have supported over a dozen organizations sell out whole seasons. Today we expand our focus to single ticket sales, donations, sponsorship, and public funding. The focus remains on developing and delivering systematic solutions to fundamental challenges arts organizations encounter, and with the longer-term vision to secure a vibrant dynamic arts scene that contributes to strong societies.

With these words we would like to extend our gratitude to the literally thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations we have been given the opportunity to work with over the last 30 years. Sharing your knowledge, time, energy and financial and infrastructural resources has made the dream driving StillArt possible.

There is value in remembering and sharing both moments of fragility and beauty – let’s continue to celebrate these. At the same time, let’s keep working for open and democratic societies where there is room for a multitude of opinions and ideas.

Thank you for your trust, looking forward to working on more projects to create an even bigger impact together!