Current Events
How About That, Everything Isn't All Doom And Gloom
Thu, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Of course, the field is filled with success and growth and it seems that the latest installment comes by way of an article from 8/15/12 in Crosscut.com that focuses on recent growth at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO). The article, written by David Brewster, examines new artistic initiatives from the new music director, Ludovic Morlot,
I Wouldn't Really Say I Missed The Olympics
Wed, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Everything moves in cycles and for whatever reason, getting excited about the 2012 Summer Olympics hasn’t made my to-do list. The only footage I’ve seen was via a television in a public space or when summer festival housemates were watching. Even then, the entire thing was more background noise than anything else but one item
I Wouldn’t Really Say I Missed The Olympics
Wed, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Everything moves in cycles and for whatever reason, getting excited about the 2012 Summer Olympics hasn’t made my to-do list. The only footage I’ve seen was via a television in a public space or when summer festival housemates were watching. Even then, the entire thing was more background noise than anything else but one item
Good Guilt Charlie Brown!
Wed, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Joe Patti posted a fascinating piece over at Butts in the Seats which examines why a sense of guilt may be a strong indicator of leadership potential. Not only is it sincerely thought provoking but Patti asks some tough questions regarding how arts managers are drawn to the field. And be sure to stop by
Let's Get Rid Of Blah Arts Manager Photos Once And For All
Fri, Jul 7, 2012
by Drew McManus
I’ve been thinking a lot about promotional and portrait photos for both artists and arts managers. The former enjoy the lion’s share of creativity and imagination while many rise to the level of being downright iconic. Arts managers, not so much. Most tend to be the obligatory headshot, sitting on a desk, in a concert
