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.
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’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 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.
Immersive art isn’t automatically profound — or shallow. Just like AI art, meaning depends on intent. Let’s look past blanket judgments and stay present to the experiences that truly resonate.
Cultural influence is a means of political power. Grassroots movements shape societal beliefs and policies. We need to actively engage in promoting inclusive art and culture to challenge regressive ideologies.
Continuing my advice on how to ride the cultural swing back to IRL experiences, here are three examples of memorable experiences that just have a good idea going for them.
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.
Marketing teams are busy — but are they focused on what matters most? This post breaks down why content creation needs to become a core marketing priority, not an afterthought.
COVID offered a rare chance to reinvent. Most organizations didn’t take it. Here’s what was missed — and why the window is still open to plant something new.
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