Human Resources in the Arts

“Human Resources in the Arts offers a fresh perspective on how to manage artists and other creatives whose unique skills, education and training may not fit the typical mold. Heidelberg expertly guides arts leaders on how to create and run an equitable organization, build and work with a board, and address conflict management and resolution using a clear and direct approach. For those arts leaders who operate with limited or no dedicated HR staff, this book is a great resource to have at your fingertips.”

Dee Boyle-Clapp, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA

“Arts leaders and managers need to be attuned to the unique qualifications and needs of their diverse and creative workers. Arts managers need to attend to issues of loyalty, burn-out, and the post-pandemic conditions arts organizations continue to navigate. Heidelberg has produced a comprehensive guide to the critical and evolving issues of managing creative workers—useful to both practitioners and students of arts management.”

Kathleen Gallagher, Texas Tech University, USA

Brea M. Heidelberg is an Associate Professor in the Arts & Entertainment Enterprise Department of Drexel University, USA. She currently serves on the editorial board of Artivate. As founder and principal of ISO Arts Consulting, Dr. Heidelberg works with arts and cultural organizations across the country, focusing on equity-centered coaching, human resources solutions, organizational assessments, and workshops.