Professional Development

Heidi and Kirsten sit on stage together. They are each holding a microphone. Kirsten is speaking into the microphone.
Heidi and Kirsten sit on stage together. They are each holding a microphone. Heidi has pale skin, short brown hair and is wearing a black face mask, purple collared shirt, and black pants. Kirsten has pale skin, and short blond hair and is wearing a black t-shirt and brown pants. Kirsten is speaking into the microphone.

“I worked with IAV to plan and host on two trainings for State of Vermont communications and marketing staff. The IAV team were incredibly thoughtful and responsive throughout the entire process. They created detailed, well-paced, interactive agendas for our trainings, put on both trainings in a way that fostered openness, vulnerability, and a spirit of collective learning amongst participants with the tone they set throughout the trainings. Not only did the participants learn a lot about accessible communications and design – and able to immediately put into practice what they learned – but I felt like I also gained a new partner and resource – IAV – in the State’s work to further accessibility. “

Elle O’Casey, Chief Marketing Officer, State of Vermont

Do you want to expand access and build capacity? Inclusive Arts Vermont can help. We offer custom consulting and training for individuals and organizations. Our focus is on the arts, education, and disability access. We design interactive workshops that center access. Our facilitation approach values the knowledge and lived experience of all participants. We have worked with arts nonprofits, state agencies, students, educators, and teaching artists.

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If you don’t see something that you’re looking for, please reach out – we would be happy to do an initial consulting session or design a personalized workshop for you or your staff.

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For more information about professional development, contact Kirsten Martsi, Director of Adult Education and Professional Development.

Inclusive Arts Vermont’s collaborative approach has not only helped train our staff to gain knowledge and skills around inclusive practices, but has also made it possible for us to engage our partners and constituents, such as teaching artists, in the process.”

Troy Hickman, Vermont Arts Council