Leading By Example In Seattle
Thu, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
We’re going to do something out of the ordinary today in that this will be a purely promotional post. Specifically, I want to draw attention to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) Music Beyond Borders: Voices from the Seven concert that took place on 2/8/2017. The concert is unique and worth special attention for a few
When It Comes To Federal Funding, It’s Good For The Goose Only When Convenient
Wed, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
In the wake of yesterday’s vote to make Betsy DeVos the new Secretary of Education, I only have a short post today. It’s tough to miss the irony of a conservative majority Senate approving a Secretary who is such an inexorable backer of directing public money to private academic institutions (charter schools) when it also
Artist Bios #LoveToHate
Tue, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
If there’s a reliable topic that can always get stakeholders talking, it’s artist bios. You’re sure to hear plenty about the mind-numbingly dull regurgitation of “where I’ve been,” “who I’ve performed with,” and “what I performed.” But complaining is easy; writing an engaging and thoughtful bio is hard. This is exactly why so many artists
An Update On The White House Petitions To Save The NEA/NEH
Mon, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
Since last week’s post pointing out potential problems with the White House petitions requesting that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) not properly registering signatures, it seems that some registrations are being recorded (h/t Brian Wise). As of Sunday afternoon (2/5/17), one petition has 65,239 signatures
Are You Interested In An Online Learning Platform Geared Toward Arts Orgs And Artists?
Fri, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
Thanks to some especially thoughtful reader feedback at ArtsHacker.com, the team has been exploring the idea of creating an online learning platform specializing in developing key skills from the perspective of arts managers, practitioners, and individual artists. Although there’s no shortage of online learning outlets, the material in this potential environment would be covered within
Who’s Your Audience? Turns One
Thu, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
One year ago, Inside The Art’s latest blog was launched and since then, Who’s Your Audience? has been a big hit with readers. I had a feeling the blog’s author, Douglas Rosenthal, would be someone readers connect with. Instantaneously charming, his personality rises above typical descriptions such as passionate and enthusiastic. Consequently, he’s an ideal voice to provide
Beloved Is Only The Beginning
Wed, Feb 2, 2017
by Drew McManus
Hot off the heels of last Friday’s #BanBeloved post, Ceci Dadisman authored an article at ArtsHacker.com that dives deeper into problems that are nothing more than the byproduct of using overly complicated, technical, and flowery messaging. And since it’s ArtsHacker, it isn’t just a rant (#GuiltyAsCharged). Instead, she provides several useful tools and insights on
Did You Sign The White House Petition To Save The NEA/NEH? If So, They May Not Have Counted Your Vote
Tue, Jan 1, 2017
by Drew McManus
According to an article by Christopher Hooton in the 1/23/17 edition of The Independent and later expanded on by Jillian Steinhauer in an article at Hyperallergic.com, petitions requesting that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) at the WEthePEOPLE White House petition site are not properly registering
How Is the Immigration Ban Impacting Your Organization?
Mon, Jan 1, 2017
by Drew McManus
Since it was signed last Friday, President Trump’s recent executive order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” has generated a significant amount of confusion throughout varying levels of Federal bureaucracy responsible for implementation. One section that impacts arts organizations and the communities they serve is the immediate ban on
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