Consulting
I am an experienced arts and non-profit leader who has successfully directed organizations and projects in the cultural and public sectors for more than 25 years.
The Adlers Agency
In 2023, I relaunched The Adlers Agency, my consulting business, and am working with cultural and non-profit organizations on interim management, operational assessment and strategic planning, fundraising and development, marketing and publicity, board development, succession planning, artistic administration, tour production and cross-cultural collaboration.
Current and past clients
- Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Burlington)
- Luminous Voices (Calgary)
- The Elora Singers and Elora Festival (Elora)
- Department of Canadian Heritage (Ottawa)
- Global Affairs Canada (Ottawa)
- State Choir LATVIJA (Riga)
- composer Ēriks Ešenvalds (Latvia)
- Pax Christi Chorale (Toronto)
- composer Stephanie Martin (Canada)
- Orpheus Choir of Toronto
- Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto
- National Youth Choir of Canada 2022
- Choirs Ontario (Toronto)
- University of Guelph Music Department
- Business for the Arts (Toronto)
- Estonian National Opera Boys’ Choir (Tallinn)
- Latvian Youth Choir BALSIS (Riga)
- composer Peter-Anthony Togni (Canada)
- HEC Montréal
- Humber College Arts Management Program
- Music Niagara
- The Hammer Band – From Violence to Violins (Toronto)
- Latvian Festival of Song and Dance in Canada (Hamilton, Toronto)
I have a special interest in teaching seminars and post-secondary courses in arts management and am currently serving on the Board of Chorus America and the Toronto Latvian Concert Association.
I offer consulting services on an hourly and daily basis and design and deliver customized seminars for Boards of Directors, staff or individuals on a broad range of topics related to managing cultural and non-profit organizations. I also welcome the opportunity to discuss short and long-term, temporary and permanent contracts.
Laura Adlers is a shining beacon amongst culture management professionals in Canada. I have had the pleasure of working with her on concert and touring projects featuring my compositions. There is no doubt that, through her connections and with her experience and professionalism, she has brought my music to a greater audience. She is a gem and I look forward to future collaborations.
I had the pleasure of working with Laura Adlers on the Arts Consultants Canada Board, where she served as Vice President and co-chaired the marketing committee with me. Laura brought a vast range of expertise to both roles and was an instrumental voice in determining new strategic directions for the association. Most importantly, her empathetic leadership approach as VP was both admirable and appreciated.
I’ve worked with Laura closely on several projects, including four seasons as Director of Marketing when she was Executive Director of a professional choral organization. Laura is a direct and collaborative leader and an approachable and communicative partner. She builds consensus with her team, is open to exploring new ideas, and is always keen to learn more about everything! I look forward to the next time Laura and I can work together.
Laura is wonderful to collaborate with. She brings a holistic understanding to her work, catching everything from the smallest detail right through to the big-picture strategic goals. Her competent leadership skills and eloquent personality bring projects to life!
Laura is a producer and culture manager of great integrity and professionalism who has a solid understanding of the international choral world.
Laura is deeply dedicated to the promotion and management of both Canadian and international choirs and understands the importance of connecting international choral communities. She has been instrumental in raising BALSIS’ profile on the world stage.
We were so pleased to have Laura Adlers as General Manager of Pax Christi Chorale. Laura had the energy and conviction to take the organization to a higher level with expertise in corporate fundraising, audience building, grant writing and publicity. What was really impressive was that her administrative work was fuelled by a true love of the music. She was in tune with the musical product she was promoting, and she didn’t hide her enthusiasm.