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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Jun 18, 2020 • 22min
Building DEIA In The Arts: Part 2
[Part 2 of 2] In this episode Alyssa and guest co-host André Solomon sit down with Grace Stewart, the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Project Manager at the American Alliance of Museums. Together they will discuss the Alliance's Facing Change Initiative and how the project is addressing equity in museums across the nation.
Jun 16, 2020 • 29min
Building DEIA In The Arts: Part 1
[Part 1 of 2] In this episode Alyssa and guest co-host André Solomon sit down with Grace Stewart, the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Project Manager at the American Alliance of Museums. Together they will discuss the Alliance's Facing Change Initiative and how the project is addressing equity in museums across the nation.
Jun 2, 2020 • 36min
Let's Talk: Strategies and Technology for Reopening the Arts
Join Alyssa and Grace in their final Let's Talk episode as they discuss various strategies and technology that may assist in efforts to safely reopen the arts amidst a global pandemic, such as contact tracing apps and crisis communications.
May 17, 2020 • 22min
Future Tenant 2.0: Rethinking Arts Programming Using Experimental Research in a Digital Age
Join Alyssa as she sits down with Sarika Sanyal, Program Director of Future Tenant, to follow up on Future Tenant's experimental programming, how they shifted in-person programming to digital platforms, and their adjustment to remote work as an organization supporting local artists and partners in the arts.
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.
