By Marcus Durand on Monday, April, 2nd, 2012 in Cadence Group News & Events. No Comments

Bell to support arts, user-centered design through local non-profit

Atlanta, GA – April 2, 2012 – C4Atlanta has recently appointed Sherra Bell to its Board of Directors. Bell is currently Director of User-Centered Design at Cadence Group. As part of the board, Bell will initially help drive awareness and support sponsorship efforts for the local non-profit.

C4Atlanta is focused on several key areas to support artisans including:

• Research – services designed to help arts organizations make better decisions.
• Atlanta Arts & Culture Census – a cooperative, web-based patron database.
• Education and Professional Development
• Ignite – guiding artist-entrepreneurs through the process of creating a business plan.
• Tech smARTs – monthly discussions for arts administrators on using technology as a tool for organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Atlanta Spaces – an online, venue management system for arts organizations to list rental space available for performances, rehearsals, film shootings, music recording, classes and other special events.

“I am honored to work with such a passionate, dynamic and creative group of individuals,” offered Bell. “This organization provides vital and innovative business process and technology support to individuals, small businesses, and non-profits that in turn will contribute to the continued advancement of Atlanta’s creative economy. I am especially excited about the opportunity to leverage Cadence Group’s research and information management expertise and my knowledge of data-driven marketing and user experience to help C4 Atlanta strengthen and better unify the local arts donor community.”

About Cadence Group
Cadence Group^TM, a certified woman-owned small business, is a user-centric information and records management company with nearly 25 years of experience in consulting and information management services. Headquartered in Atlanta with an office in Washington, D.C., Cadence Group services large federal agencies, as well as state and local government. By combining records and information management, library science, user experience, and technology services, Cadence group helps clients easily obtain, manage, disseminate, and communicate information. With the help of our expertise, clients optimize information assets, maintain compliance, and acquire information experts through our staffing and placement services. For more information about Cadence Group, go to//cadence-group.com.

About C4Atlanta
C4 Atlanta’s mission is to build a foundation of research, technology and education for a sustainable, creative economy in the Atlanta region. C4 Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts service organization. C4 Atlanta seeks to empower artists and arts organizations with the knowledge and resources to realize their visions and uplift cultural dialogue. Programs and services are designed to foster collaboration and encourage innovation within the arts & cultural community of Atlanta and beyond. Learn more at C4Atlanta.org.