Strategic Funding MAK Center recently secured a General Operating Support Grant from the Perenchio Foundation to be distributed over three years, signaling increased financial stability and potential for expanded programming and capital projects that could benefit partnerships with architecture firms, donors, and sponsors.

Collaborative Programs Recent partnerships with 1301PE and ongoing exhibitions indicate openness to co-curated projects and cross-institutional collaborations, presenting sales opportunities for joint design-build initiatives, sponsorships, and art/architecture events.

Leadership Update New director Beth Stryker joined in 2024, bringing experience and potential strategic pivots. This creates an opening to offer consulting, project management, or technology-enabled collaboration services aligned with the center’s evolving vision.

Public Engagement Active community and dance partnerships and site-specific programming demonstrate a strong audience engagement footprint, suggesting opportunities to offer immersive experiences, multimedia installations, or digital storytelling solutions.

Digital Presence Usage of multiple platforms (Squarespace, WordPress, commerce tools, and marketing tech) indicates a readiness for upgraded web, e-commerce, donation platforms, and CRM/automation enhancements to support fundraising, memberships, and programming sales.