Archives for 2010

What a revelation it has been to experience the vast arts world, after my most recent 14 professional years totally immersed in the field of music (not all classical at Eastman).  During these years, because of the press of senior management and seductive insularity, my arts exposure was 90% music, 10% other (and rarely self-selected).  Escaping this situation has … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #10

For years, and I mean years, I prided myself on my being able to stay on top of advances in technology.  I saw it as an amazing tool to advance communications, increase efficiency, and provide creative possibilities for education in the arts.  I thought I had a complete concept of the potential of contemporary technology.  But what I didn't "get" was how it would … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #9

I spoke to this task in 2 recent blog entries, to concern about the effects of government support.  Let's make it a priority to re-examine our positions vis a vis government involvement.  We've really got to, as we're on a slippery slope now.  We shape our artistic output to please legislators and we prattle endlessly about the constructive benefits of the … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #8

Who makes iconography decisions in your arts organization?  If you are the leader, it better be you.  I have recently advised a number of student research papers that examine alignment between mission, program and iconography, and I'm appalled by the lack of synchronization.  It makes be wonder, no suspect, that the iconography has a (false) life of its own; or … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #7

Let's break down, get rid of the artificial barriers between not-for-profit arts and commercial arts.  This artificial designation does us no good, as it causes internal sector strife, and confusion and misunderstanding among the public. There's plenty of really cheesy not-for-profit art, and plenty of high quality commercial art.  Examples surely pop into your head … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #6