I will soon be teaching a new course called Arts Entrepreneurship here at Drexel. I've been preparing for this on and off since last summer. In addition to reviewing literature and current thinking on the topic I have been looking at offerings in various higher education locations, especially those with a music focus. There appears to be some confusion … [Read more...] about Arts Entrepreneurship — Lack of Imagination, Lack of Chutzpah?
Devastating Impact
I recently purchased an Internet radio, so am now about to access (without charge) my favorite public radio stations from throughout the US. One theme that I hear on all of them is that proposed public (government) funding cuts will have a devastating impact -- on them, on whom, to what extent, etc.? I am sure these proposed funding cuts will have a profound impact on … [Read more...] about Devastating Impact
Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #10
What a revelation it has been to experience the vast arts world, after my most recent 14 professional years totally immersed in the field of music (not all classical at Eastman). During these years, because of the press of senior management and seductive insularity, my arts exposure was 90% music, 10% other (and rarely self-selected). Escaping this situation has … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #10
Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #9
For years, and I mean years, I prided myself on my being able to stay on top of advances in technology. I saw it as an amazing tool to advance communications, increase efficiency, and provide creative possibilities for education in the arts. I thought I had a complete concept of the potential of contemporary technology. But what I didn't "get" was how it would … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #9
Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #8
I spoke to this task in 2 recent blog entries, to concern about the effects of government support. Let's make it a priority to re-examine our positions vis a vis government involvement. We've really got to, as we're on a slippery slope now. We shape our artistic output to please legislators and we prattle endlessly about the constructive benefits of the … [Read more...] about Ten Work Items for 2011, Task #8