Alongside my consultancy and my membership network, I undertake speaking engagements. I have spoken at marketing conferences, family arts conferences, and at events where audiences want a real story rather than a corporate keynote. The talk I give most often is about becoming an entrepreneur at 59, age is just a number, and that talk goes down particularly well with women starting their entrepreneurial journeys later in life.
Get in touchA real story. 25 years in the arts industry, 12 of them as an actor, the rest as an arts administrator and consultant. The lived experience of starting a business at 59 and growing it into a national consultancy and a 1,100-member network.
And the voice of somebody who has spent her whole career making art and culture feel possible for people who would never have come otherwise. Honest, warm, and grounded.
Becoming an entrepreneur at 59. Audience development for arts organisations. Diverse audiences in the widest sense. Community engagement that actually engages communities. The role of trust in arts marketing. The future of audience work in UK arts and culture.
Marketing and family arts conferences. Industry events. Public-facing talks at venues, museums and heritage sites. Community gatherings. Networks and women-in-business events.
Testimonials
Elaine is a super experienced community engagement consultant. She knows a huge amount about bringing people and the Arts together, especially theatre. I’ve known her professionally for well over 15 years and she has always shown herself to be a smart, committed, hard-working changemaker who gets results. She’s also a warm and caring person who is fun to be around. I highly recommend her!
Whether you are a venue, a producer, a heritage site, or an arts lover thinking about joining The Arts & Culture Group, I would love to hear from you.
