It's Never Going to Work: A Tale of Art and Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Community

In Its 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. This 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 Schumachers own infections optimism and drive.Schumacher 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 whos ever been told Its Never Going to Work.