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 10, 2021 • 26min
Virtual Museum Experiences at the Art Institute Of Chicago, the Rijksmuseum, and the Benaki Museum
In this episode, a panel of AMT Lab contributors review their experiences with virtual museum engagement technology for institutions including the Benaki Museum in Greece, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands. The featured panelists are Angela Johnson, Emily White, and Junyu Sun.
May 24, 2021 • 31min
Hosting Engaging Digital Performances: An Interview with Tessitura, Vimeo, and The National Theatre
In this In this episode, AMT Lab Podcast Producer Angela Johnson interviews Andrew Recinos, President and CEO of Tessitura Network; Kathleen Barrett, Senior Vice President of Enterprise and Head of Creative Success at Vimeo; and Emma Keith, the Director of Digital Media at the National Theatre in London, about the recent strategic partnership between Vimeo and Tessitura that syncs Vimeo OTT and Tessitura's platform so that organizations can easily give audiences access to gated video content.
May 13, 2021 • 32min
Let's Talk: Broadband Access and Arts Vibrancy, 2021 Oscars Recap, and the Latest iOS Privacy Update
In this month's Let's Talk episode, Angela and B speak with AMT Lab's Chief Editor, Lutie Rodriguez, about broadband access and its relationship with arts vibrancy. They then recap and reflect on the 2021 Oscars awards and discuss the new iOS update featuring App Tracking Transparency, which allows users to conveniently opt out of data tracking and is considered a win for user privacy.
Apr 27, 2021 • 25min
VR Experiences With Google Cardboard And Mozilla Hubs
In this episode, AMT Lab guest contributors Carol Niedringhaus and Katie Winter review VR experiences using Google Cardboard and Mozilla Hubs. Google Cardboard is, as the name indicates, a cardboard headset in which you can place a smartphone and engage with VR-based apps, such as Google Arts & Culture. Mozilla Hubs allows you to "share a virtual room with friends" on your browser.
Apr 22, 2021 • 22min
Let's Talk: Open Letter to PBS, the SVOG Application Portal, and Using Social Media For Critical Communication
In this month's Let's Talk episode, Angela Johnson and B Crittenden discuss the BIPOC-led filmmaker collective, Beyond Inclusion, and their letter to PBS concerning its overreliance on Ken Burns to the detriment of filmmakers of color. They also cover the Small Business Association's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application process and the pros and cons of using social media as a communication pathway for critical information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 29min
Clubhouse Vs. Discord: Two Apps For Audio-Based Connection
In this episode, AMT Lab guest contributors Devyn Hinkle and Helen Hejran review the popular audio-based social media app, Clubhouse, as well as the community-based platform Discord, which recently released a new stage channel.
Mar 31, 2021 • 32min
Let's Talk: Chrome's Third-Party Cookie Update, NFTs, and Spotify's "Loud & Clear" Transparency Initiative
In this month's Let's Talk episode, Angela Johnson and B Crittenden are joined by AMT Lab Chief Editor Lutie Rodriguez to discuss the latest update on Google Chrome's planned elimination of third-party cookies. Angela and B then share their thoughts on NFTs and the Loud & Clear web portal, Spotify's attempt at increasing royalty transparency.
Mar 18, 2021 • 28min
The Internet In 2021: Net Art, Data Privacy, and Community
In this episode, AMT Lab contributors Rosemary Haynes, Sam Houle, and Morgan Kasprowicz explore the complicated relationship of art and the internet through the story of net art, particularly Zach Blas' Contra-Internet. They also examine these ideas through the lenses of data policy and sociological theory and discuss what this means for arts managers in this age of virtual art consumption. Rosemary's, Sam's, and Morgan's research can all be found on the AMT Lab website: www.atm-lab.org.
Mar 11, 2021 • 22min
Renée Vara Part 2: Sharing Artwork Digitally and Advice for Artists
In part two of the two-part interview with Renée Vara, Angela Johnson and B Crittenden discuss with her sharing art digitally and some of the opportunities and challenges that can arise. They also talk about some changes and possibilities for the future of the arts. Renée is the founder of Vara Art. She is a cultural entrepreneur, advisor, curator, and educator. Her area of research focuses on the intersection of contemporary art, art economics, and creative rights.
Mar 11, 2021 • 36min
Renée Vara Part 1: The Visual Artists Rights Act and the Changing Arts Landscape
In part one of this two-part interview with Renée Vara, Angela Johnson and B Crittenden discuss with her the changing arts landscape and the landmark Visual Arts Rights Act (VARA) litigation, 5Pointz v. G&M Realty, and Renée's involvement with that case. Renée is the founder of Vara Art. She is a cultural entrepreneur, advisor, curator, and educator, and her area of research focuses on the intersection of contemporary art, art economics, and creative rights. Renée recently gave a guest lecture for the College of Fine Arts and Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University about this case.
