In the News
The latest insights and updates from TRG Arts
CEO & Owner
Jill S. Robinson is a driving force in the arts and culture sector who has inspired leaders and organizations for more than three decades.
Our Latest Resources
Gifts & Ticket Sales Revenue Analysis: US, Canada, and UK – August 2023
Data Analysis in Partnership with David Brownlee and Data Culture Change
Progressive Consulting Case Study Featuring York Theatre Royal
The Background York Theatre Royal’s work with TRG Arts began in part to solve what might be considered a “good problem”. Each year, as early as March, long lines would form at York Theatre Royal’s (YTR) box office, full of loyal patrons looking to...
Progressive Consulting Case Study Featuring Theatre Royal Wakefield
Introduction to Theatre Royal Wakefield In the county of West Yorkshire lies a town of 150,000 people called Wakefield, home to the small but mighty Theatre Royal Wakefield (TRW), boasting a Victorian Theatre that has been in service since 1894. We...
Three Tips to Grow More Sustainable Teams (and Revenue)
Sustainable revenues are not possible without sustaining your teams. We've compiled some simple advice to help you and your people thrive. When we’re busy with the day-to-day running of arts organizations, it’s easy to focus on the outer aspects of...
Transformation at TRG Arts
A Context for Then and Now As I watched the arts and culture scene throughout 2020 and 2021, I found myself frequently saying “smaller is better than gone.” This was actioned even within TRG Arts, where we had to furlough or lay off 40% of our team...
Ten Years: Rick, a Reflection and a Rant
Ten years. What has changed in your professional, your personal, world over the past 10 years?
Earned Revenue Growth Transforms Thousands of Lives in Central Minnesota
How A Small Theatre Company Achieved Big Results Nine Who Dared: Courage at Little Rock. Photo: Bonnie Bologna. The Situation Great River Educational Arts Theatre (a.k.a. GREAT) is a small but mighty regional producing theater company in central...
It's How You Ask: 3 Effective Evolutions in Annual Fund Messaging
Its How You Ask: 3 Effective Evolutions in Annual Fund Messaging During annual fund or membership campaign time, we know you’ve got your game face on. These are your deepest audience relationships, your donors, your advocates, your most ardent...
Not All Recoveries are Created Equal: A Snapshot of the 4 Genres
First, let me say: I’ve been looking hard to find a sector harder hit by pandemic economics than live and in-person, mid-sized performing arts and cultural businesses. Many sectors were affected dramatically, too—think restaurants and travel—but I...

