rooted in EXCELLENCE
Driven by PURPOSE
About Arete
Founded in 2024 by Marete Wester, Arete Arts Consultancy builds on over 35 years of leadership in arts policy and nonprofit strategy. Marete has raised over $20M in support of cross-sector initiatives and led transformative projects across health, education, the military, and global diplomacy.She is a Certified Nonprofit Executive and Consultant, a national and international speaker, and an author/editor of white papers and policy monographs for some of the nation’s top institutions. Her approach is equal parts visionary and practical-designed to turn bold ideas into actionable, sustainable results, grounded in deep collaboration and committed to working in partnership.
Credentials & Downloads
UEI: QPDDZLTG4JV1
CAGE Code: 9WFH7
DUNS Number: 13-056-5095
NAICS Code:
54161 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Set-Aside Programs: Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Business Administration
Downloads:
- [Download Capability Statement PDF]
- [Download CV]
- [Download Professional Bio]
- [Download High-Resolution Headshot]
- [Download Workshop Catalog]
- [Request a Workshop Booking Form]
Excellence, Together
With decades of experience in assembling and leading high-performing collaborative teams, Arete Arts Consultancy brings together expert consultants who offer deep, complementary knowledge in areas such as program evaluation, organizational capacity building, and community engagement. These trusted colleagues are carefully selected to meet the unique demands of each project, ensuring that clients benefit from a full spectrum of talent and insight.
We work with a network of consultants, advisors, and practitioners across arts, health, government, and education. For large-scale projects, we can build a custom team tailored to your goals.
Profiles and contact links will be featured here soon.
