Orchestra 990 Database Project Update
Mon, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
A number of readers have been rattling my cage asking about when the Orchestra 990 Project Kickstarter Mk II project is getting underway. For those not already in the know, the Orchestra 990 Database Project planned to convert a decade of professional orchestra IRS Forms 990 returns into a keyword searchable database with filtered results.
The Hall Formerly Known As Avery Fisher
Fri, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
The Lincoln Center finally released the names of the acoustician and theater designer firms, Akustiks and Fisher Dachs Associates, tasked with the massive Avery Fisher Hall renovation. The 11/13/2014 edition of the New York Times published an excellent article by Robin Pogrebin which reports that an actual design has yet to be determined and that
Are You On The Launch List Yet?
Thu, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
ArtsHacker.com is on track for an early December launch and if you aren’t one of the nearly 300 who have already signed up for the official release notice, you can rectify that in less than a minute. The ArtsHacker contributors are getting the first round of articles in and they are all looking fantastic (you
A Belated Veterans Day Post
Wed, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
In the enthusiasm to blog about yesterday’s Net Neutrality news I completely forgot to post something for Veterans Day but better late than never; to that end, take a moment to remember that the single largest employer of full-time professional musicians is the United States Armed Forces. So set aside some time today to learn
Net Neutrality Heats Up
Tue, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
Remember when we discussed how the recent elections will impact the arts? If you aren’t the patient sort then today’s you’re lucky day as politicians are drawing ideological lines in the sand over Net Neutrality. If you’re just turning into this and need to know why Net Neutrality matters for arts orgs (spoiler: it does
Atlanta Gets A Deal
Mon, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
Just as things were beginning to look especially dark, the Woodruff Arts Center (WAC) and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players’ Association (ASOPA) managed to reach an agreement on terms for a new four year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that officially brings an end to the nine week lockout that silenced the orchestra’s 70th anniversary season.
Atlanta Approaches Another DeadlineUpdate: tentative deal in the works…
Fri, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) lockout approaches its latest in a series of deadlines this weekend and if they fall short of reaching an agreement, you can expect another round of concert cancellations. According to an article in the 10/5/2014 Journal-Constitution by Howard Pousner, mediated negotiations resumed that day but at the time this article
Curious About How The Elections Will Impact The Arts?
Thu, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
The more things change, the more they stay the same, or so the adage from Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr goes but Americans for the Art has you covered if you’re curious about whether or not Tuesday’s elections will be good, bad, or indifferent for the arts. They published a news release on 11/5/2014 which contained the
Have You Considered Setting Up A Single Page Donation Process For The Year End Contribution Push?
Wed, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
During the 2013 year-end donation push, a handful of my Venture Platform users started to experiment with creating a single page donation process; which is where the donor selects the amount, giving options, and enters billing and credit card info all from a single page. Each group experienced worthwhile increases in online giving and what
GO VOTE!
Tue, Nov 11, 2014
by Drew McManus
It’s Election Day and if you haven’t already taken advantage of early voting in your area, then make sure you get out and cast your vote today. Elections are just as important as ever, even mid-term elections which can typically have a much greater impact on the health and vitality of their respective local arts
