Arts Management and Technology Laboratory
Arts Management and Technology Lab
This monthly podcast explores the intersection of technology and arts management through interviews, product reviews, humorous dialogue, and more! The Technology in the Arts podcast is produced by the Arts Management and Technology Lab, a research center of the Master of Arts Management program in Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. The AMT Lab staff currently includes Dr. Brett Crawford (Executive Director), Lutie Rodriguez (Chief Editor of Research), Angela Johnson (Podcast Producer), B Crittenden (Technology and Interactive Content Manager), and Devyn Hinkle (Social Media and Marketing Manager).
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May 7, 2020 • 48min
Problem Solving in a Pandemic: Technology, Automation, and Fundraising
In the eight installment of our Let's Talk series, Alyssa and Grace sit down to dive deeper into ways arts organizations are adjusting to coronavirus mandates across the globe by adopting new technology, contemplating automation, and trying out new fundraising strategies.
Apr 24, 2020 • 16min
Environmental Sustainability In The Arts: The Impacts Of 5G And IoT
Join Alyssa as she sits down with contributor Helen Boo to talk about the potential impacts of 5G and the Internet of Things on the arts industry across the globe. Together they discuss how these technologies may improve interactive installations, inspire the building of green initiatives, and potential data security concerns for the arts.
Apr 21, 2020 • 20min
Interactive Arts: Interview with Yuri Suzuki
In this episode, Alyssa phones in with Yuri Suzuki, a sound artist, designer, and electronic musician. Together, they discuss the concepts of Yuri's interactive pieces, how audiences react to them, and how museum and exhibition spaces can host interactive artworks. Special thanks goes to the Dallas Museum of Art and Pentagram for allowing AMT-Lab to host Yuri Suzuki.
Apr 9, 2020 • 39min
Remote Work Tools: Using Airtable and Asana for Project Management
In this episode, Alyssa and Brett sit down with Attack Theatre's Executive Director, Rebecca Himberger, and Quantum Theater's Managing Director, Stewart Urist, to chat about different ways to approach project management using technology in an arts organization. Together they discuss the pros and cons of Airtable and Asana, two popular and widely used management platforms, along with the challenges that arise when technology doesn't quite fit all of an organization's needs.
Mar 24, 2020 • 49min
Let's Talk COVID-19 Special: Ideas and Inspiration for Arts Organizations
In a special Let's Talk episode, Grace and Alyssa sit down to share some ideas for social engagement, fundraising, and communication during the coronavirus pandemic. Special thanks goes to Liz Kane and Seattle Symphony for allowing us to interview them and provide their expertise within this episode. All articles that are mentioned within the episode are linked within the transcription. For more articles and ideas on using virtual solutions in your organization, check out the most recent "Virtual Solutions In The Arts During COVID-19" article.
Mar 19, 2020 • 38min
Museum on the Moon: An Interview with the MoonArk Team
In this episode, Alyssa interviews Matt Zywica, Dylan Vitone, and Mark Baskinger of MoonArk, the time capsule and micro museum that is scheduled to go to the moon in 2021. Together, they discuss the organizational process of collaborating with up to 300 artists, the challenges of the ten-year-long project, and the final product that will make its way to space.
Mar 6, 2020 • 45min
Let's Talk: Robotics, AI, and STEAM In The News
In this month's episode of Let's Talk series, Alyssa and Grace discuss new projects in robotics and AI art and how it may affect the artists' communities. In addition, they discuss articles that advocate STEAM education and how it may impact future career paths.
Feb 20, 2020 • 34min
Changing the Narrative: Interview with Aubrey Bergauer
In this episode, Grace Puckett and Michaela White interview Aubrey Bergauer, the former Executive Director of the California Symphony, a consultant for arts organizations, and the Vice President of Strategic Communications & Executive Director of the Center for Innovative Leadership at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. They discuss some of Aubrey's strategies for organizational growth, turnaround, data collection, and audience retention within orchestra management.
Feb 11, 2020 • 43min
Let's Talk: Data Privacy, The Clearview AI App, And Facial Recognition In The News
In this month's episode of Let's Talk series, Alyssa and Grace discuss facial recognition technology, concerns in data privacy with the Clearview AI app, and general technology policy. Learn how these trending topics can impact arts management.
Jan 28, 2020 • 32min
Technology in Performance Art: An Interview with Slowdanger
In this episode, Alyssa interviews Taylor Knight and Anna Thompson, co-founders and artistic directors of Slowdanger, a multidisciplinary performing duo. They discuss examples of how they have used technology in their performances, like the LED ring in their performance called empathy machine. They also discuss their artistic process, including how storytelling and collaboration applies to their work.
