Marco Pavé leading an arts entrepreneurship workshop at University of Colorado-Boulder. He served as artist-in-residence for fall 2025.

Arts Entrepreneurship Consulting & Creative Partnerships

In today’s  creative economy, many students and emerging artists graduate without the strategies or skills to build sustainable careers. I partner with artists, institutions, and organizations at the intersection of culture, music, and storytelling to help fill that gap. My work includes artist development, mentorship, and creative strategy, preparing students and graduates to translate their ideas into culturally grounded, impactful, and sustainable projects, programs, and experiences.

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My Approach

My consulting practice is rooted in lived experience, artistic rigor, and cultural integrity. I approach each engagement as a collaborative process—listening deeply, honoring context, and helping partners build work that is both visionary and sustainable. Whether I’m advising on a long-term initiative or supporting a single project, my goal is to help ideas move from concept to impact without losing their cultural grounding.

Areas of Focus

Artist Development & Arts Entrepreneurship
Supporting artists in clarifying vision, building sustainable creative practices, and navigating institutional spaces.

Cultural Strategy
Helping organizations align mission, programming, and storytelling with cultural values and community impact.

Music-Driven Storytelling
Designing projects where music serves as a narrative engine—across performance, media, and immersive experiences.

Residencies, Workshops & Programs
Collaborating with universities and institutions to design meaningful artist residencies, workshops, and creative programs.


I work with

  • Artists and creative leaders

  • Universities and academic centers

  • Arts and cultural organizations

  • Non-Profits and mission-driven institutions

Experience & Context

My consulting work is informed by over a decade of experience as a practicing artist and Artist-in-Residence at institutions including Georgetown University, the University of Colorado Boulder, University of Arkansas, Memphis Music Initiative, and The Recording Academy. These experiences shape how I think about collaboration, education, and cultural impact across disciplines.

If you’re interested in collaborating, developing a program, or exploring a creative partnership, I’d love to hear more about your goals.

Inquiries & Collaboration