Operations and Venue Management
Keen Independent Research employs a multi-pronged approach to operational assessments. Keen Independent helps arts and cultural institutions analyze current
and proposed conditions for guiding and improving operations and projecting demand and budgeting for new initiatives and programming. We also offer expertise in implementation and venue management.

How We Do It

Our team combines strong qualitative and quantitative analyses with strong program, audience, governance, staffing and equipment analysis:

Benchmarking
Stakeholder communications
Ticketing analysis
Utilization analysis
Financial analysis
Demand projections
Programming and audience analysis
Governance and staffing plans
Equipment assessment and life-cycle cost analysis
Pro forma operating budget
Implementation strategy and venue management

Selected Project Examples

Denver Arts and Venues Venue and Market Analysis, CO
Clark State Performing Arts Center Market and Operational Assessment, OH
Latino Cultural Arts Center Master Plan, CO
City of Waco Feasibility Study, TX
Plainfield Performing and Fine Arts Center Market Study, IN
JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center, CO

Sectors We Serve

State and local governments
Non-profits
Boards and commissions
Industry associations
Educational institutions
For profit businesses