Services
Cocoon specialises in early-stage planning for the arts and cultural sector. Whether you need visioning, masterplanning, comprehensive research, or strategy writing, we are here to support you with the foundational work that shapes your vision.​
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Business Case Development: Building financial and operational plans
Fundraising Strategy: Identifying and developing diverse revenue streams
Grant Writing & Bid Support: Crafting compelling advocacy documents, funding and bid applications
Architectural Brief Writing: Creating guidelines and requirements for designers and architects
Concept Development: Working with clients to develop innovative cultural experiences
Critical Friend Review: Offering independent expert assessment and constructive feedback
Visioning: Defining institutional purpose, objectives and long-term aspirations ​
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Strategic Planning: Creating organizational roadmaps
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Options Analysis: Evaluating potential development scenarios
Masterplanning: Developing holistic plans that align physical, operational, and strategic goals
Advisory
Advising: Offer expert insights that enable clients to make well-informed decisions that truly reflect their values and goals​
Audience Research: Understanding visitor demographics, needs, behaviours, geographic and engagement patterns
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Market Analysis: Assessing the competitive landscape and performance of comparative museums and museums in the locale
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Trend Studies & Cultural Sector Analysis: Benchmarking, sector-specific research and identification of emerging trends
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Feasibility Studies: Assessing project viability through financial and market analysis, demand assessment and location analysis
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Policy Research and Development: Creating and aligning frameworks with local, regional and national policies, cultural strategies and funding priorities
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Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation: Facilitating meaningful dialogue with communities, partners, key stakeholders