Consulting

Writing

I work with artists, collectives, and nonprofits to create, edit, and improve their written materials. From grant proposals to mission statements to marketing copy, I can help you communicate the importance of your work with specificity, clarity, and texture.

I draw from my practice as a performance writer and scholar to hone language that accurately and powerfully describes artistic work. I pull from my decade of fundraising and administration experience in the NYC arts scene to offer strategic advice. I can hold the philosophical and the practical at once.

Feel free to reach out for inquiries regarding assistance in:

  • grant writing
  • artist statements
  • residency or graduate school applications
  • individual fundraising campaigns
  • marketing copy

I offer sliding scale hourly rates based on annual budget.

Dramaturgy

I help artists expand and deepen their creative research. I can watch, reflect, and respond to work in progress, provide rich written description as reflection, and recommend related theoretical texts. I like to build relationships with artists over time to form a shared vocabulary, letting each collaboration include both care and criticality.

You can reach me via email at norarthompson@gmail.com.