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.
Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada, I’ve learned to avoid “cerulean sweater” moments at work—balancing confidence with curiosity, and asking the right questions to stay both accurate and collaborative.
Universal Design for Learning isn’t just for students with accommodations—it helps everyone. Here’s how I use UDL principles in my classroom to create flexible, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences.
This bonus post in the Executive Director leadership series reflects on shifting from ‘Field of Dreams’ to ‘Touch Grass’ leadership—embracing resilience, focus, and creativity in an uncertain time.
This final post in the ArtsCore series explores how true partnerships are built through listening, trust, and respect—essential for Executive Directors looking to grow sustainable relationships.
This third post in my series explores why Executive Directors can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all alone, and how sharing leadership can strengthen both your organization and your well-being.
Part 2 of the series on the job of the Executive Director of arts organizations: a framework for prioritizing.
First in a four-part series about the job of the Executive Director in arts organizations.
Attending the 2025 Artists Thrive Summit renewed my focus on building from strength, not scarcity. Highlights included inspiring talks by Ruki Neuhold-Ravijumar and GK Callahan, and connecting with peers supporting arts careers. Grateful to the Tremaine Foundation for making this accessible and equitable through generous support and presenter compensation.
I’m on my way to the Visitor Studies Association Conference in St. Paul, MN. It’s my first time attending this conference and my first museum-focused conference, since I’m more of a performing arts person. I’m eager to learn about visitor experience from colleagues in the museum world, a sector that has a much longer history … Continue reading Summer travel, summer learning
Hannah Grannemann 