Here are some things we have tried at the Indianapolis Art Center:

1)  Periodically re-evaluating the programs, events, etc. and consolidating
to do fewer and better things--less stress on staff and less confusion for
the public

2)  Organizing the year so that not all departments are frantic
simultaneously--helps with overall morale and customer service

3)  Staff retreats--days when the whole staff gets off-site to discuss
theoretical issues not related to daily business

4)  "Resting the players" after big projects--alternating high-energy with
low-energy projects

5)  Doing more with out-of-house committees of volunteers

6)  Margarita Fridays after 5:30 p.m.!


Julia Moore
Indianapolis Art Center