The business owner sees work place skills being developed. If enlightened self-interest is not served by the partnership, predictable difficulties may derail the initiative. The unified vision and voice for arts education has a stronger presence in Florida due to the partnership. Arts partner associations benefit through access to resources, information and opportunities made possible through the alliance. Increased communication and shared resources between statewide groups is essential to sustainability and growth.
Joint promotions provide a higher profile and visibility to all partners.
One partner may have a hierarchical organizational structure and value accountability and predictability. Another may have experience integrating the arts into curricula and value creativity and improvisation. Such diversity can enrich the collaborative initiative. Yet differences can frustrate and fail to yield their potential benefits if they are not acknowledged and respected. Each has much to learn from the others.