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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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.
Feb 24, 2021 • 19min
Rahul Telang: The Impact Of Streaming On The Entertainment Industry
In this episode, Angela Johnson interviews Professor Rahul Telang, author of the book "Streaming, Sharing, Stealing: Big Data and the Future of Entertainment." They discuss the role of streaming in the entertainment and arts industries.
Feb 16, 2021 • 40min
Let's Talk: Golden Globe Nominations, Streaming Platforms for the Arts, and Virtual Museum Engagement
Angela Johnson and B Crittenden discuss the implications of the recent Golden Globe nominations, followed by a conversation about B's research on if and why some arts organizations should look to distribute their performances on aggregate streaming platforms. They also discuss virtual volunteering and recent virtual solutions to audience engagement found in museums. To jump to a specific topic, go to one of these time stamps: Golden Globe nominations: 1:05 Arts streaming platforms: 8:14 Virtual museum engagement: 23:37
Feb 9, 2021 • 27min
The Role of Trust in Arts and Culture
In this episode, AMT Lab contributors Lutie Rodriguez and Suraj Prasad take a deep dive into the idea of trust, the role it plays in arts and culture, and how it intersects with their research on cybersecurity and crypto economy.
Jan 21, 2021 • 32min
Let's Talk: New Works in the Public Domain, Arts Policies in the Biden Administration, and Cybersecurity
In the first Let's Talk episode of the new year, Angela Johnson and B Crittenden chat about new works that have entered the public domain as of January 1, 2021 and differences in arts policy and funding between the Trump and Biden administrations. This episode was recorded before the inauguration, so we will continue to watch what happens in Biden's first hundred days in office. Then, AMT Lab Chief Editor Lutie Rodriguez joins the conversation to discuss cybersecurity for work-from-home settings.
