In this episode, we ponder the use of computational image analysis to learn how differentiation in art translates to market rewards. For a transcript, click here … [Read more...] about Painting by Numbers: What AI Can Tell Us about Innovation in the Visual Arts
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Community and the Speed Art Museum
Curator of Contemporary Art at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, Tyler Blackwell discusses the museum's mission and adaptation to post-pandemic challenges and his own commitment to amplifying the voices of queer and historically underrepresented artists. He shares his journey into curatorial work, his passion for contemporary art, and his vision for … [Read more...] about Community and the Speed Art Museum
Strengthening Adoption of Arts/Health Practices through Research: A Five-Point Plan
At an event last weekend, I spoke at the invitation of that rarest of entities—a coalition of brain scientists, foundations, and venture capitalists. This group, BrainMind, held a forum inspired by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross’s bestselling book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Sessions at the forum covered such topics as the neurophysiology of one’s brain “on … [Read more...] about Strengthening Adoption of Arts/Health Practices through Research: A Five-Point Plan
Transforming Lives Through Music: Shanna Lin and the Paterson Music Project
Teaching Artist and Director of the Paterson Music Project (PMP) Shanna Lin gives us the program's history: it’s an El Sistema-inspired program established in 2013 with 32 second graders and now serves over 500 students from 25 schools in Paterson, N.J. PMP offers after-school programs four days a week and on Saturdays, including string orchestra, concert band, guitar, jazz, … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives Through Music: Shanna Lin and the Paterson Music Project
Theatre Unmasked: Navigating Post-Pandemic Challenges and Innovations
President of Actors' Equity Kate Shindle and the NEA Director of Theater & Musical Theater Greg Reiner discuss the current challenges, strategic innovations, and the evolving landscape of American theater. Shindle provides an overview of the history and evolving mission of Actors' Equity in safeguarding actors and stage managers. While Reiner discusses the NEA's strategic … [Read more...] about Theatre Unmasked: Navigating Post-Pandemic Challenges and Innovations