The experiences and expertise of many individuals and organizations who have successfully implemented an arts facility development program are described. Some recommendations came from interviews with people involved in various phases of arts facility development. Other recommendations came from a retreat held in 1989 where representatives of multi-use arts centers, theaters, and artists' spaces met to identify the key issues that must be addressed when setting up an arts facility, the best practices or innovations that should be implemented to accomplish the key issues, and what actions need to be taken in order to succeed. Topics addressed include: leadership, enlisting support, program and building design, managing renovation, budgeting and fundraising, and how to operate the facility once it is opened. (KM)