{"product_id":"its-never-going-to-work","title":"It's Never Going to Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn It’s Never Going To Work Jamie Schumacher, a tireless advocate of the arts, shines a spotlight on the Northeast Arts community, nonprofits, and Altered Esthetics. The nonprofit gallery she founded, Altered Esthetics continues to play a pivotal role in the Twin Cities art scene. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis light hearted memoir offers real-life insights on founding a collaborative art space and provide critical resource to those engaged in, and struggling with, grassroots development. Vignette-style chapters peppered with illustrations by Athena currier energize the story and reflect Schumacher’s own infections optimism and drive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchumacher candidly shares the struggles and triumphs of starting a nonprofit in a new city, maintaining sustainability, and transitioning away from a healthy organization as it continues to thrive. The book is as much a love letter to Minneapolis as it is a compendium of encouragement who’s ever been told, It’s Never Going to Work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamie Schumacher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41893930467403,"sku":"9781732635005","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5645\/2427\/files\/81_LRjLAYUL._SY522.jpg?v=1771195805","url":"https:\/\/xiabooks.org\/products\/its-never-going-to-work","provider":"XIA Books \u0026 Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}