Arts consulting • learning design • impact

I help arts organizations design learning, engage students, empower artists, and communicate impact.

I partner with arts organizations to create meaningful educational experiences, prepare artists to engage audiences, and translate program outcomes into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders and funders.

Get in touch Based on over a decade in arts, education, and impact work.

Introduction

A grounded partner for arts organizations

I partner with arts organizations to connect arts, education, and impact through thoughtful program design, artist support, and clear communication of outcomes. My approach is practical and collaborative, shaped by real work in the field and a deep respect for the people delivering meaningful learning experiences.

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Services

I partner with arts organizations on focused projects that strengthen learning, support artists, and clarify impact.

Curriculum & Learning Design

I design performance-based curriculum and learning tools that extend arts experiences into meaningful, standards-aligned engagement.

Performance-based curriculum guides
TEKS-aligned learning materials
Pre- and post-performance resources
Audience engagement strategy

Artist & Program Development

I support teaching artists and program teams in delivering experiences that are intentional, inclusive, and aligned with how students learn.

Professional Development
Engagement design
Audience engagement coaching
Program structure and alignment

Impact, Storytelling & Readiness

I help organizations organize their data, communicate their impact, and prepare for funding opportunities with clarity and confidence.

Survey design and data aggregation
Impact and annual reports
Grant pipeline coaching
Funder readiness and positioning

Projects are tailored based on your organization’s goals, timeline, and capacity.

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About

I partner with arts organizations to shape learning, prepare artists, and communicate impact with clarity.

For more than a decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of arts, education, and impact strategy, guiding curriculum design for performance-based programs, supporting artist training and audience engagement, and translating outcomes into clear reporting. My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in the realities of mission-driven work.

I bring experience across arts education, curriculum architecture, teaching artist development, and impact reporting without the fluff. The goal is always the same: make the work stronger and easier to sustain.

"High-quality arts experiences deepen learning, strengthen connection, and create measurable impact for students and communities."

National Endowment for the Arts

christine phares, ed.d.

Founder, Arts with Purpose Consulting

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Let’s talk about your goals

I’d love to hear about your goals. If you’re exploring new programs or refining what you already do, let’s connect and see how I can help.