Spoiler Alert: Humans Have Bodies
I began my professional life as an arts management educator just over 20 years ago, in Fall 1995. My focus, since then, has been rather specific: effective management of (mostly) professional (mostly) nonprofit organizations that … read more
AJBlog: The Artful Manager Published 2016-01-14
What orchestras could do for David Bowie
Do classical music institutions think that Bowie’s death had anything to do with them? The Seattle Symphony, at least, tweeted something strong. But I can make a case for any big-time classical group to pay great attention, and react publicly. … read more
AJBlog: Sandow Published 2016-01-14
New Year’s “Resolutions,” Sotheby’s Edition: What Artworld Uncertainties Should Be Resolved in 2016?
This is the third post in my series (hereand here) of how thorny artworld issues that vexed us in 2015 could achieve satisfying resolution in the year ahead. … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2016-01-14
Vanishing act
Dance: such a fragile artform. Written in bodies, tucked in memories, if it isn’t seen, it dies. I was reminded of this melancholy fact by two recent reports. First, the Swedish choreographer Mats Ek … read more
AJBlog: Performance Monkey Published 2016-01-14
Bill Evans After LaFaro
To follow up on the post in the previous exhibit about the Bill Evans documentary, let’s revisit the 1962 Evans trio with bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Paul Motian. This clip seems to be … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-01-14
Danny Barker’s Birthday
One of the great pleasures of my years in New Orleans was a friendship with Danny Barker (1909-1994). After he moved back to his hometown from New York, Danny became a guiding light to young … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-01-14
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