Custom software development for Art & Culture organizations
We know your stories deserve to reach more people – but old systems, limited resources, and disconnected tools often get in the way. With our help, cultural organizations launch websites and mobile apps that are easy to manage, accessible to all, and built to support your team’s daily work as much as your cultural mission.
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xMore form submissions after optimizing donation and contact flows
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%Increase in membership signups through improved navigation and UX
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xFaster content updates after migrating from outdated CMS platforms
Digital services that transform cultural engagement
We design and develop inclusive web and mobile platforms for museums, theaters, and cultural organizations – improving accessibility, storytelling, and audience connection.
Ticketing & Membership
Connect Tessitura, Spektrix, AudienceView, PatronManager, or custom CRMs to power seamless online ticketing, donations, renewals, and reporting.
CMS Platform Migration
Move from outdated systems like WordPress or legacy platforms to modern CMS like Drupal - improving flexibility, performance, and editorial workflows.
Mobile Development
Create custom mobile apps for event access, exhibit guides, memberships, and educational content - all optimized for on-the-go cultural engagement.
Website Redesign
Modernize your visual identity and UX while keeping your existing CMS. Perfect for organizations seeking fresh design without full platform change.
Delivering technology that supports every cultural mission
Built for culture. Backed by experience
Digital Expertise in Arts & Culture
From museum websites to performing arts ticketing systems, we bring hands-on experience with the platforms that power cultural engagement – including Tessitura, Drupal, and other industry-leading tools.
Accessible Design That Expands Reach
We craft accessible, WCAG-compliant digital experiences that invite all audiences to explore, engage, and connect – whether they’re browsing exhibits or attending a performance online.
Proven Results Across the Sector
Our work delivers more than just beautiful design. From boosting site traffic to streamlining bookings, we help institutions grow their reach, deepen engagement, and operate more efficiently.
Long-Term Partnership Mindset
We don’t just build and walk away. We stay engaged – offering ongoing support, smart enhancements, and insights rooted in real data to help your digital platforms evolve with your mission.
30M people impacted through digital experiences we've built
Art & Culture
The Neon Museum
Email marketing automation for the Neon Museum
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Art & Culture
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Powering a historic site with scalable digital solutions
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Art & Culture
ISSUE Project Room
Comprehensive CMS upgrade and hosting transition
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Art & Culture
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Boosting visitor engagement with a scalable video platform
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%Higher engagement from redesigns focused on accessibility and visual storytelling
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%Reduction in administration time after automating marketing and ticketing workflows
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xIncrease in ticket sales after integrating a user-friendly online ticketing system
Purpose-driven approach to digital innovation in Arts & Culture
From vision to launch and beyond, we partner with museums, theaters, and cultural nonprofits to build websites and mobile apps that engage audiences, drive ticket sales, and make your mission more accessible in the digital world.
We’ve helped partners, from startups to Fortune 500s, achieve their goals. Their feedback is our greatest reward!
Testimonials
Throughout the migration process and beyond, Five Jars has been responsive to our needs.
Five Jars provided training documents and hosted an online training session to bring us up to speed and teach us how to use our new CMS. They provided rapid support and gave us multiple communication channels, so that we can use the tools that are most convenient for us. I look forward to working with the Five Jars team as we continue to refine our website.
Amy Kirst
Director of Marketing, George Washington's Mount Vernon, The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Their care and effort in the project most impressed us.
It was clear this wasn't just a project to check a box. Instead, they approached the project with an attitude that our success was their success. They were just as invested in the outcome as we were.
Jim Paro
Owner, The Paro Consulting Group
Their technical expertise and organized methods made the process smooth from start to finish.
Continuing to work with Five Jars on the ISSUE website has been a seamless and highly professional experience. Their team was responsive and efficient, helping us implement key enhancements that improved functionality and advanced user experience.
Sylver Wallace
Communications Director, ISSUE Project Room
Automation that gives time back to what matters most – people.
We’re incredibly proud of this partnership and grateful for the ongoing collaboration with Five Jars. Our project exemplifies how smart systems can support human connection – and we’re excited for what’s next.
Mike Dini
Director of Communications and Marketing, The Neon Museum
Five Jars team was extremely responsive to our adjustments.
The team located a number of places where the functioning could be greatly improved that we had no idea of. They were able to talk to us in layman's terms; we understood everything that was being changed. We are very pleased with the project development, the launch, their ongoing development, and with the support, which has been consistently prompt and effective.
Nicholas Haslam
Program Manager for Lifemap Coaching, AANE