a circus performer balances on their hands in the foreground - one leg bent. they are performing on a downtown street with a mountain in the background.

Daly Arts supports the work of artists and organizations with a bold spirit of experimentation and deep care.

My APPROACH:

is based on my 20 years of experience as an Arts Administrator as well as my experience as an artist and is rooted in my belief that cultural organizations do their best work when artists are invited into the process early and often. I call this approach ARTIST-FORWARD.

Daly Arts projects take many forms but are unified as activities that span the artistic, communal, and administrative to build an equitable arts ecology that:

  • Values the contribution of artists who live and work in our region

  • Centers racial and social equity and accountability

  • Forges collaborations across creative disciplines and within community

  • Provokes possibilities and challenges assumptions

“Hands down, Common Folk would not be as strong without the support and guidance we have received over the years from Michelle. She has always helped us grow while respecting our identity, values, and vision.”
— Jess Sweeney - Founder/Director Common Folk Artist Collective

services:

Just as no two artists work alike, every project has an individualized solution. Daly Arts facilitates this process by bringing artists, community members, and institutions together to identify common goals, lead from artistic intention, and support the realization of bold creative projects.

For Artists:

  • Producing

  • Dramaturgy / Creative feedback

  • Grant consulting

For Organizations:

  • Strategic Planning and program evaluation

  • Curation/Research

  • New project development and facilitation