Partner Artists: About the Program

"Shunpike has educated us in successful fundraising techniques and practices, offered workshops aimed at helping new organizations succeed, and -- most valuable of all -- they support each and every artist and group with a positive attitude, encouraging words, and practical advice."

--Backwards Ensemble Theatre Company, Shunpike Partner Artist

About the Program

Shunpike's Partner Artists Program offers hands-on solutions for projects and organizations in the arts. We work to set up effective practices and lasting organizational systems - without reinventing the wheel.

The Partner Artists program is ideal for arts groups and projects that want a partner to help them manage the business side of art - and know that their project, group, or organization is running smoothly and accountably.

Services

Shunpike is committed to flexible and dynamic partnerships with arts groups and projects of all sizes. Partner Artists receive a full menu of back-office services and support in general administration, including:

Fiscal sponsorship
Grants and donor management
Bookkeeping, including financial reports
Tax reporting
License and permit tracking and reporting
Payroll, benefits administration and human resource management
Support and guidance in legal issues and documents
Help with procuring appropriate insurance policies
Annual consultation sessions in finance, fundraising, evaluation, and advisory board development

Fees

Partner Artist fees are 10% of all revenue with a $100 annual contract fee.

Apply

Start your application to the Partner Artist program today.
Download the Application

Basic Fiscal Sponsorship

Not Ready for the full Partner Artist experience?
Learn more about Basic Fiscal Sponsorship