What’s fear got to do with it?
In 2014 the Wyncote Foundation commissioned Lutman & Associates to research digital adoption by legacy cultural institutions. … When I spoke about the report at conferences and meetings, arts leaders’ responses were frequently that they knew they “should be” engaging digitally, but they feel overwhelmed about beginning. Surprisingly, the most frequent response from arts leaders was not excitement, but instead fear. … read more
AJBlog: Speaker Published 2017-01-10
Talk with Them
We have recently upgraded to a new used car from a very (very) old used car. … Now, you might well ask, why am I writing about this in Engaging Matters? Anyone get there yet? Here’s the deal. … read more
AJBlog: Engaging Matters Published 2017-01-10
Brace For More Bad News From The Metropolitan Museum
It’s coming – possibly Wednesday or Thursday of this week, though I doubt there will be any “announcement.” Rather, employees will learn of the museum’s financial outlook at a town hall meeting in the museum. … read more
AJBlog: Real Clear Arts Published 2017-01-10
What About The “Art Strike”? It’s Not So Simple
A group of artists, critics and gallerists have called for an art strike on Jan. 20. Inauguration Day. … They have every right to do so, and I have no quibbles if they want to. These are extraordinary times. But I do quibble with the idea that museums should join in – at least public museums. … read more
AJBlog: Real Clear Arts Published 2017-01-10