Romney Will Eliminate NEA Funding
Mon, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
It seemed as though the election was over following the Republican Presidential Primary; after all, the media circus reached such a fevered pitch that it seemed self defeating to continue the exercise. But that euphoria was short lived and an article in the 8/15/2012 edition of CNN Money’s Fortune blog reminds us that a down
Only Three Options In Atlanta?
Fri, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
The 8/15/2012 edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution published an article by Howard Pousner that reports on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) labor negotiations. Of particular interest is a quote from ASO president Stanley Romanstein who denied threatening musicians with a lockout and instead outlined three possible scenarios if both sides fail to reach an
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,
Understanding The Difference Between A Strike And A Lockout
Wed, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Whenever labor disputes reach a breaking point, one of the most commonly misunderstood concepts is the difference between a strike and a lockout. The distinction is the first, crucial step in understanding the nature of the dispute. The Basics In the realm of labor law, strikes and lockouts are types of work stoppages. Strikes are
Is August 25 Atlanta's Line In The Sand?
Tue, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
In a 8/9/2012 letter from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players Association (ASOPA) Committee on behalf of all Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) musicians addressed to the ASO Board of Directors, the ASOPA assert that the Woodruff Arts Center (WAC) and ASO executives “have announced that if we do not agree to their demands before August 25,
Is August 25 Atlanta’s Line In The Sand?
Tue, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
In a 8/9/2012 letter from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players Association (ASOPA) Committee on behalf of all Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) musicians addressed to the ASO Board of Directors, the ASOPA assert that the Woodruff Arts Center (WAC) and ASO executives “have announced that if we do not agree to their demands before August 25,
It Was Right In Front Of My Nose
Mon, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
It’s always good to look at something with a different pair of eyes. Case in point, when designing the Venture Platform, I had always envisioned it as hosting an art organization’s primary website. Sure, one of the added benefits for the service is groups can also use it to build ancillary microsites for no additional
War Drums In Atlanta
Fri, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
According to an article by Howard Pousner in the 8/8/12 edition of Access Atlanta, it looks like the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) may join the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in the latest round of labor trouble. Pousner’s article does an excellent job at providing a detailed overview of the ASO’s recent financial
Here's A Quick Way To Get Arts Org Web Design Right
Thu, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Recently, SmashingMagazine.com held a “Redesign the Web” poster contest with the aim of making the Web a more accessible and usable place. They received a number of great entries but three contributions really stood out that, when grouped together, sum up just about everything that is wrong with most arts organization web designs as well
Here’s A Quick Way To Get Arts Org Web Design Right
Thu, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Recently, SmashingMagazine.com held a “Redesign the Web” poster contest with the aim of making the Web a more accessible and usable place. They received a number of great entries but three contributions really stood out that, when grouped together, sum up just about everything that is wrong with most arts organization web designs as well
