Rethinking What We Teach Future Arts Administrators: It’s Not a Zero-Sum Game
I respond to Joanna Woronkowicz’s recent piece that emphasizes the need to shift arts administration education from organization-centric models to public value.
Category: Arts Organizations
The “Two Out of Three” Rule for Your Arts Career
Advice for early career professionals: Technical chops matter, but they’re not the whole game. Reliability and being someone people actually want to work with can get you just as far—and sometimes farther.
Funding Changes Keep Dance Companies on Their Toes
As funding shifts, dance companies are finding creative, sustainable paths forward. From guiding donor gifts to planning with caution, here’s how arts leaders can approach funding with artistry and care.
When to Hold, When to Fold, When to Play a Different Game
Leading an arts organization isn’t about luck—it’s about judgment. Hold when trust matters, fold when the model’s busted, and when the casino’s rigged? Start your own game in the parking lot.
Is the Met Opera “Too Big to Fail”?
The Met Opera’s survival strategy raises urgent questions for the arts: what happens when institutions cling to scale at any cost, even if it means sacrificing integrity?
You don’t have to take my word for it
You’ve heard me make the arguments, now hear from some other folks. Seema R emphasizes social media’s shortcomings in museums, Andrew Patino offers theater marketing guidance, and two writers advocate for self-promotion in arts criticism, encouraging adaptation to evolving landscapes.
Pittsburgh’s Theater Crisis—and Some Armchair Consulting
Pittsburgh’s theaters face a potential merger as audiences and funding shrink. Here’s what the crisis reveals about nonprofit theater nationwide—and why survival depends on bold changes, right-sizing, and community support.
Arts and Culture IRL: Don’t Wait for the Return—Create the Moment
Culture is swinging back. People – especially young people – crave real-life experiences. But they won’t leave home for just anything. Here’s why arts organizations need more than an IRL strategy to compete—and how to meet the moment.
Teaching for a life in the arts – and beyond
As students pursue a life in the arts, I teach with both realism and respect—preparing them for creative careers while modeling the skills and mindset that lead to meaningful work.
Bonus Post: Your Branding Is the Foundation. Don’t Build on Mud.
Branding isn’t extra — it’s the foundation for everything else. This post explains why branding matters and links back to my full step-by-step guide on how to build yours.
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