Row X blog by Hannah Grannemann “Has anyone been to a show at the Tanger center yet? I know masks are required, but how is it? I have two Littles at home, and my mask has a filter, I just want to be comfortable and safe going there. Please do not turn this into anything political or negative comments, I’m just looking for reassurance…” More than 70 responses followed this question about the new performing arts center on my neighborhood’s Nextdoor page. “They require masks and also … [Read more...] about “But how is it?” Audience Confidence, COVID and After
Long Tail/Long Game
Row X Blog by Hannah Grannemann I’ll just say it straight out, so you know where I’m coming from: I hope many organizations choose to keep and grow their digital programming as we come out of the pandemic. I think it’s great for audiences, a solid strategy for organizations that can handle it operationally and financially, and for the arts field to increase participation. I’ve been thinking a lot about the strategy of the Long Tail as I watch arts organizations and artists deliberate their … [Read more...] about Long Tail/Long Game
Your Seat is in Row X
I’m thrilled to be starting this blog about the arts audience experience, Row X. I want to thank Lynne Conner who first gave me space to write about arts audiences during the pandemic as a guest editor on her ArtsJournal blog We the Audience in 2020. It was incredibly generous of her. And thank you to Doug McLennan for blessing the guest editorship of Lynne’s blog and later inviting me to have my own space on ArtsJournal. My professional bio and my scope for the blog are on the right of this … [Read more...] about Your Seat is in Row X