For the second consecutive summer, Jacob’s Pillow invited choreographers, presenters, producers, academics, and funders to its inspiring home in the Berkshires to exchange ideas and inspirations around dance and emerging technologies. Future Figures, an evolving program of Jacob’s Pillow, is a convening of field leaders as well as a public symposium where work is shared, […]
What’s fear got to do with it?
In 2014 the Wyncote Foundation commissioned Lutman & Associates to research digital adoption by legacy cultural institutions. The resulting study, Like, Link, Share: How cultural institutions are embracing digital technology, showcases the awesome creative work of 40 cultural organizations and shares common themes and lessons learned among these leading practitioners. When I spoke about the […]
Practicing extreme transparency: Why does your “About Us” section have to be so boring?
As part of a major project I’m working on with the Philadelphia-based Wyncote Foundation, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the websites of cultural organizations; looking at their apps, social media projects, and other digital channels; visiting them to see projects first-hand; and talking with them about the capabilities and resources needed to […]