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Love a morning when the first post is something incredibly relevant! Find the full study referenced in the article here: https://lnkd.in/gVJ9CpAH ________ Stand out quote: "Many companies are now experimenting with new models, for both political and practical reasons. There is a new interest in horizontal/collective leadership models, and more skepticism about traditional organizational and compensation structures. " We're seeing changes to structures that haven't been touched in decades out of necessity. Many performing arts groups are trying to get back to pre-pandemic audience levels by doing what worked before. But the audiences spend differently now and there’s little research as to what for sure works. New ideas need to be tried. But the only way you can do that successfully is to have a company efficient and flexible enough to handle multiple inter-departmental changes. With Pivote, you’ll end up with a company workflow so optimized and clear that you can adjust it with ease - no matter what external changes occur. 

On this episode of Arts Engines, Aaron Dworkin speaks to Kathy Schuman, Vice-President & Artistic Director of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, who talks about the importance of setting when presenting the arts. Space is an integral part of sound's formula. At Caramoor, you might witness an artist who has performed at Lincoln Center, but the mostly outdoor venues at Caramoor add a unique dimension to the music. I often joke that universities tend to have sub-par rehearsal spaces, so performing in a resonant space can make everything magical. Yet, that magic requires artists to adapt their sound to various spaces, ensuring their performance is as impactful as possible. This adaptability makes Kathy's job exciting as she plays matchmaker between sound and space. Kathy has observed several trends in arts programming: - Following the 2020 murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and other victims of police violence and white supremacy, there has been a push to diversify music, especially classical music, to represent all experiences. - There is growing excitement around "Under 40" artists who bring intersectional approaches to their work. - Programming is not universal; each space has its own set of assets, challenges, donors, audiences, and community context. This means avoiding the "Arts for Art's Sake" mentality and instead collaborating with various stakeholders. For example, Kathy might recruit a well-known musician for new music or have a new artist play a well-known repertoire to ensure audience connection while balancing experimentation for relevancy, niche audiences, and the unique personality of the space to learn what the community wants. During tough times, Kathy reminds herself that nothing will fall apart, such as when a concert is rained out. She also leans into her network for new ideas and problem-solving. #Arts #Culture #Music #ArtsEngines #Caramoor #PerformingArts #Programming #Space #NewYork #AaronDworkin #KathySchuman #Dance #Presenting #Sound #SayHerName #CommunityEngagement #RacialReckoning #Musicians #Artists #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Accessibility #Representation #Intersectional #Collaboration #Exploration #Networking

Within Eye Level, five artists and artist groups explore South London subcultures, examining the circular nature of trends in music and fashion. Archival works and new commissions map out South London’s rich musical heritage and the communities built in response. From early dubstep nights and the precursors to grime, to today’s up-and-coming musicians and designers, Eye Level traces the scenes and creatives who all contribute to new Cultures. https://lnkd.in/dsZrw-7i

💌 Following the conclusion of the six part ‘Dear Artists’ advice series devised by East-Mids based Curator Jazz S. you can now access all six posts & additional resources in a document compiled by Jazz. PDF & Plain text versions available: https://bit.ly/3A3thVE Developing a successful artistic practice today involves more than just creating artwork, it requires thoughtful engagement with curators, strategic participation in exhibitions, and long-term career planning. From maintaining an online presence to building meaningful relationships with people in the arts, artists must navigate various aspects of their practice to gain visibility and create opportunities. This short advice guide explores the broader elements of sustaining and developing an artistic career, focusing on effective networking, collaborations, and the presentation of work. Throughout the document you will find six areas of advice from Curator Jazz Swali, alongside helpful resources to support your artistic practice.

It's so important we listen to artists about what they need to keep our local arts community thriving. This survey gives us important insights into the need for access to third spaces for artists to connect and share. https://lnkd.in/gj-JjA2U

game-a showcase for unsigned talent ”FOOTWRIGHT” AND ”A SHOWCASE FOR UNSIGNED TALENT” RESPECTS ALL FORMS OF TALENT AND WELCOMES EVERYONE TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILL. THE SHOWCASE SITE IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AND AS SUCH WE DO NOT ALLOW PROFANITY OR ANYTHING GENERALLY CONSIDERED OBSCENE. WE DO RECOGNIZE THAT ART AND EXPRESSION CANNOT BE DEFINED IN ANY ONE WAY AND WE DO ENCOURAGE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, BUT WE HAVE TO BALANCE THAT WITH MAINTAINING A FAMILY FRIENDLY SITE. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND TO ALLOW A LITTLE MORE ROOM FOR VARIOUS FORMS OF EXPRESSION WE WILL BE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL AVENUES FOR THOSE FORMS OF EXPRESSION THAT MAY HAVE A “LITTLE MORE EDGE” TO THEM, ALL OF COURSE WITHIN REASON. WE TOTALLY BELIEVE IN SUPPORTING ALL FORMS OF EXPRESSION MANIFESTING ITSELF THROUGH INDIVIDUAL TALENT. THIS IS WHY G.A.M.E. WAS CREATE, THIS GROUP IS AN OUTLET TO SHOWCASE OUR UNDERGROUND RAPPERS VIDEOS AND SELL UNSIGNED ARTISTS UNDERGROUND MUSIC.ALL UNDERGROUND VIDEOS SHOULD BE UPLOADED TO G.A.M.E.–“FOOTWRIGHT’ Scan and watch videos

game-a showcase for unsigned talent ”FOOTWRIGHT” AND ”A SHOWCASE FOR UNSIGNED TALENT” RESPECTS ALL FORMS OF TALENT AND WELCOMES EVERYONE TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILL. THE SHOWCASE SITE IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AND AS SUCH WE DO NOT ALLOW PROFANITY OR ANYTHING GENERALLY CONSIDERED OBSCENE. WE DO RECOGNIZE THAT ART AND EXPRESSION CANNOT BE DEFINED IN ANY ONE WAY AND WE DO ENCOURAGE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, BUT WE HAVE TO BALANCE THAT WITH MAINTAINING A FAMILY FRIENDLY SITE. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND TO ALLOW A LITTLE MORE ROOM FOR VARIOUS FORMS OF EXPRESSION WE WILL BE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL AVENUES FOR THOSE FORMS OF EXPRESSION THAT MAY HAVE A “LITTLE MORE EDGE” TO THEM, ALL OF COURSE WITHIN REASON. WE TOTALLY BELIEVE IN SUPPORTING ALL FORMS OF EXPRESSION MANIFESTING ITSELF THROUGH INDIVIDUAL TALENT. THIS IS WHY G.A.M.E. WAS CREATE, THIS GROUP IS AN OUTLET TO SHOWCASE OUR UNDERGROUND RAPPERS VIDEOS AND SELL UNSIGNED ARTISTS UNDERGROUND MUSIC.ALL UNDERGROUND VIDEOS SHOULD BE UPLOADED TO G.A.M.E.–“FOOTWRIGHT’ Scan and watch videos

Ontario artists and cultural workers: Sharing this thoughtful, nuanced survey by Hill Strategies and Cultural Human Resources Council: Insightful!

Qigor: The biggest healing that this healing art exhibition has brought me is being able to share the sad man series of works with everyone. On the surface, sad man may just be a trendy toy. But I hope the audience can be touched by the concept of "heart" through the design core of this series. https://lnkd.in/dKH-QuXr

In sport, ‘excellence’ is well-understood as an absolutely essential prerequisite. Many policy makers, arts council members, and dumbing-down academics prefer that the arts are kept in a state of enforced mediocrity at best, by rejecting the concept of excellence. Real standards in the arts would reveal how threadbare are the basic skills of many of those today who claim their work is more important than the masterpieces of the past - but want to avoid others having the chance to experience the latter, in which context their own work will be seen as wanting. As Catherine Bennett points out: ‘Hint for funding applicants: engage, as Stalin also used to recommend, “with the stories of the contemporary nation”; avoid “excellence” and its synonyms. “Terms like excellence,” the ACE authors advise, “are indicative of the way in which opera and music theatre still retains unhelpful hierarchies about what kinds of work are valued.” “Good”, while permissible, should appear in inverted commas.’ https://lnkd.in/esqvRzEH