”A very great vision is needed, and the man who has it must
follow it as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky.”
Chief Crowfoot

Vision fulfilled.

GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, LETHBRIDGE
Ron Ulrich, Cultural Future’s Executive Director, was brought into the role of CEO/Executive Director at the Galt Museum in 2002 to lead its $8.9 million renewal project. Following a successful capital campaign, Ulrich joined local dignitaries to open the renewed Galt Museum and Archives in May 2006. His award-winning curatorial achievements during his tenure further cemented the Galt’s reputation for excellence and helped to position it as a charity of choice.

Now its your turn.

Our experience and expertise can

help make your vision a reality too.

OUR EXPERTISE

Unmatched Expertise, Transformative Strategies, Community-Centric Solutions

Using our unparalleled team expertise to empower cultural organizations with transformative strategies that fulfill their vision.

The Cultural Future’s team leverages knowledge in organizational development, cultural heritage, placemaking, and community engagement gained in our professional careers. We create customized solutions that reflect and promote the diverse stories and identities of each community and drive equitable participation in the local creative economy.

Our core areas of expertise include

  • Our strategic planning services are tailored to the unique needs of cultural institutions, helping you define your mission, articulate your vision, and develop comprehensive strategies for sustainable growth.

  • Through strategic storytelling, we help you connect with your audience on a deeper level, creating compelling narratives that resonate and inspire action whether its through brand storytelling, exhibitions or programs.

  • Our placemaking expertise enables you to transform your physical spaces into vibrant cultural hubs that foster community engagement and enrich visitor experiences.

  • By leveraging emerging technologies and digital trends, we help you reach new audiences, foster community engagement, and create impactful cultural experiences for the digital age.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Strategies grounded by

sector experience and

leadership.                                 

Benefit from the experience our team has individually gained from years of service to Canadian cultural organizations and communities.

Our consulting team has first-hand experience in leading cultural organizations and projects just like yours, gaining industry recognition for excellence with projects that created deep and lasting impacts in their institutions, communities and the heritage or cultural sectors.

Our team is no stranger to the hard work and dedication needed to lead cultural organizations and projects. We have walked in your shoes.

Meet our team of consultants who can be trusted to make your organization’s vision a reality, who know what’s needed by clients to implement strategies and projects crafted by consultants because have been exactly in those shoes in the past. We have your back a

  • Ronald Ulrich

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

    Ron has spent the last 27 years serving in executive roles, collaborating with small and medium-sized museums, art galleries, and community organizations to bring people together around art, culture, heritage and place.

  • Alyssa Berry

    ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

    Alyssa Berry is a seasoned strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience in tourism, culture and government.

  • Jeanie Gartly

    ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

    Jeanie Gartly has evolved 30 years of professional experience in heritage, urban design and planning into her passion for heritage consulting,

At Cultural Futures, we understand that the right team and resources are crucial for the success of cultural projects. Our commitment is to assemble a dedicated team that will collaborate closely with our clients, integrating trusted partners on projects to ensure the client is able to achieve the short-term and long-term impacts we promised.

— Ron Ulrich

OUR EXTENDED TEAM

  • Our team frequently works collaboratively with other freelance consultants and consulting firms to ensure we have the right mix of skills and expertise on a client’s project.

    Capasiti Consulting is a team of research and advisory experts. They help us create innovative business and community development strategies, actionable public policies and capacity-building programs to grow our clients' social, cultural, and economic impact.  

  • We also work with a list of preferred vendors and suppliers for whom we can attest to the quality of their products and services.

    Microsoft
    Working with TechSoup Canada to access Microsoft Non-Profit Program, we accelerate digital transformation and adoption within your organization using free or low-cost software platforms and support training created specifically for the non-profit sector by Microsoft built with their Dynamics and Office 365 platforms, cloud-based services and AI technologies.

How can we help?

You are just one click away from gaining the expertise and

experience that will help bring your organization’s vision

for the future to life.                                                                

Schedule a FREE Discovery Call to learn how we can bring your vision to life.

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