There seems to be a misunderstanding, an understandable one, that entrepreneurship automatically means the creation of for-profit, or commercial enterprises. It can also mean the creation of not-for-profit ones. The key question is, "are they sustainable?" The reason for the misunderstanding is that so many not-for-profits are unsustainable. They rely too heavily on … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship, Not-for-profit and Commercial
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Arts Entrepreneurship, Getting It All Wrong
It's been a long time since I've published a post here. I've been writing a book on teaching arts entrepreneurship, and finding that completing it is like a dog chasing his tail: just as I complete a section I come to understand the subject differently, so then need to revise. My solution is the creation of a website (under construction) that will allow content to be shared, … [Read more...] about Arts Entrepreneurship, Getting It All Wrong
More on Pedagogy in Arts Entrepreneurship
As I’ve been working on a pedagogical approach for emerging arts entrepreneurs, I’ve immersed myself in literature and resources on creative thinking and creative problem solving. What keeps striking me is the stark difference between creativity as applied in the development of complex ideas and the creative process in the making of art. The former lends itself, at least to a … [Read more...] about More on Pedagogy in Arts Entrepreneurship
A Successful Music Entrepreneur
Please forgive the personal nature of this post, as the central character is my older daughter, but nonetheless she possesses exemplary qualities of a successful music (arts) entrepreneur. Check out the link to the article in the NY Times: (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/arts/music/face-the-music-teenage-alt-classical-ensemble.html) … [Read more...] about A Successful Music Entrepreneur
Defending Arts Entrepreneurship
As I interact more with arts entrepreneurship professionals, especially those in music (my home field), I am appalled at how often and consistently these professionals are asked to defend their discipline. What could be more important today than equipping our students with skills that will enable them to create a new musical landscape, one that is infused with youthful energy … [Read more...] about Defending Arts Entrepreneurship