Meet my frequent collaborator, Brittany Kallman Arneson.
About Brittany
Brittany Kallman Arneson is an arts consultant, grant writer, and vocalist based in the Twin Cities. She is deeply energized by working with artists and arts organizations to develop and promote their work, stay accountable to others and to their own creative practices, and articulate their artistic vision. Brittany maintains an active portfolio of composer clients including Joan Szymko, Sandra Peter, and Marques L. A. Garrett. A strong advocate for music as a tool of social justice, Brittany served for seven years as the Executive Director of Voices of Hope, an organization providing choral singing opportunities inside Minnesota prisons; she now serves on the organization’s board of directors. An active soprano in the Twin Cities, she enjoys performing with a wide range of ensembles, especially those championing new music. Brittany collaborates closely with Laura Krider in artist support, consulting, and advocacy work.
How we work together
Like many freelance contractors, this work can sometimes … Brittany and I have naturally become each other’s sounding board over the years. The work we do is creative just like our clients’, and having consistent guidance and ________ makes both of us stronger (or our work more thoughtful/informed).
Brittany and I work very collaboratively, often sub-contracting each other for work aligning to our specific skillsets, and sometimes taking on clients in partnership. … Talk about how our strengths complement each other and how we communicate and collaborate to make shit happen.
While I would serve as the primary contact for this work, I continue to collaborate closely with Laura Krider. We meet regularly, consult one another on client projects, and bring complementary experience in artist support, advocacy, communications, and project management. Clients benefit not only from my expertise, but also from the collaborative thinking and shared knowledge that Laura and I bring to our work.