Arts Management and Technology Laboratory

In this episode, Alyssa phones in with Yuri Suzuki , a sound artist, designer, and electronic musician. Together, they discuss the concepts of Yuri's interactive pieces, how audiences react to them, and how museum and exhibition spaces can host interactive artworks. Special thanks goes to the Dallas Museum of Art and Pentagram for allowing AMT-Lab to host Yuri Suzuki.

In this episode, Alyssa and Brett sit down with Attack Theatre's Executive Director, Rebecca Himberger, and Quantum Theater's Managing Director, Stewart Urist, to chat about different ways to approach project management using technology in an arts organization. Together they discuss the pros and cons of Airtable and Asana, two popular and widely used management platforms, along with the challenges...

In a special Let's Talk episode, Grace and Alyssa sit down to share some ideas for social engagement, fundraising, and communication during the coronavirus pandemic. Special thanks goes to Liz Kane and Seattle Symphony for allowing us to interview them and provide their expertise within this episode. All articles that are mentioned within the episode are linked within the transcription. For more a...

In this episode, Alyssa interviews Matt Zywica, Dylan Vitone, and Mark Baskinger of MoonArk, the time capsule and micro museum that is scheduled to go to the moon in 2021. Together, they discuss the organizational process of collaborating with up to 300 artists, the challenges of the ten-year-long project, and the final product that will make its way to space.

In this month's episode of Let's Talk series, Alyssa and Grace discuss new projects in robotics and AI art and how it may affect the artists' communities. In addition, they discuss articles that advocate STEAM education and how it may impact future career paths.  

In this episode, Grace Puckett and Michaela White interview Aubrey Bergauer, the former Executive Director of the California Symphony, a consultant for arts organizations, and the Vice President of Strategic Communications & Executive Director of the Center for Innovative Leadership at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. They discuss some of Aubrey's strategies for organizational growth, turn...

In this month's episode of Let's Talk series, Alyssa and Grace discuss facial recognition technology, concerns in data privacy with the Clearview AI app, and general technology policy. Learn how these trending topics can impact arts management.

In this episode, Alyssa interviews Taylor Knight and Anna Thompson, co-founders and artistic directors of Slowdanger, a multidisciplinary performing duo. They discuss examples of how they have used technology in their performances, like the LED ring in their performance called empathy machine . They also discuss their artistic process, including how storytelling and collaboration applies to their...

In episode IV of Let's Talk, Alyssa and Grace interview Larry Silverman, an attorney in Pittsburgh who specializes in topics like contracts, digital marketing, entertainment law, and nonprofit law. They discuss the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the E.U. and the recent California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as more local data privacy policies, and the effects of these new la...

In this episode, Jenée Iyer, contributor and former Chief Editor of Research for AMT Lab, interviews Professor Philip Hackney at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Law. They discuss the recent Tax Act reform, how it may affect charitable giving, and the tax implications for cryptocurrency .

In this mini-episode, Alyssa sits down with Sarika Sanyal, the Program Director of Future Tenant , to talk a little bit about some of the experimental research they have done this semester to inform future programming. They discuss Future Tenant's partnerships with CMU School of Art , the Pittsburgh Airport, and MuseumLab at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.

In this week's podcast, Alyssa and Grace interview Christian Cox, Director of Marketing and Communications for The Pittsburgh Opera and David Dombrosky, Chief Marketing Officer at Instant Encore, to discuss the recent launch of the Pittsburgh Opera Mobile App. Listen below to learn about their process developing the app and its many features and benefits.

This month in Let's Talk: Tech In the Arts, Alyssa and Grace discuss how blockchain can be used in the music streaming industry, marketing and the trending app Tik Tok, and the Yondr pouch for restricting cell phone use during performances.

In this episode, Grace Puckett, Technology and Innovative Content Manager, interviews Jess Bergson , a consultant with Capacity Interactive and Master of Arts Management alum (CMU), to discuss Google Tag Manager . Learn what it is, how to implement it, and how it can increase data collection for your arts organization.

In this episode, Ashley Anderson Kowach, former Chief Technology Manager, interviews contributor Lauren Saunders to discuss how Google My Maps can increase civic engagement with public art. Listen below to learn about the challenges and benefits of using an open-source map building tool.

In this month's "Let's Talk: Tech in the Arts," Alyssa and Grace discuss trending news topics that include bias in artificial intelligence, opinions on chatbots, and the recent uptick in hologram concerts.

In part two of this week's podcast, join contributor Lauren Cornwell and interviewee Betty Siegel, Director of VSA and Accessibility at the Kennedy Center, for the conclusion of their discussion on intersections between technology, accessibility, and inclusion in various art spaces. 

In part one of this week's podcast, join contributor Lauren Cornwell and interviewee Betty Siegel, Director of VSA and Accessibility at the Kennedy Center, as they discuss intersections between technology, accessibility, and inclusion in various art spaces. 

In this week's podcast, join Ashley Kowach , last year's podcast producer, as she interviews past contributors and current staff members Alyssa Wroblewski and Lydia Kilian on ways technology can be implemented in music education programs. Topics discussed include virtual reality , apps, and wearable technology . Learn how educators can implement these technologies in their lessons and how administ...

In this first installment of In the News, AMT-Lab Podcast Producer and Technology and Innovative Content Manager discuss three trending stories in the field of arts and tech. This week's discussion topics include the future of data analytics software, changes to YouTube's ad behavior, and Apple's augmented reality art.

Contributors Lucy Mattout and Jenny Wallisch discuss ways in which VR is being integrated into the current performing arts industry. Through their research they have explored the challenges and benefits of using VR, and how it can affect the audience's perception of a live performance experience.

Contributor Megan Ma discusses her research on three tools organizations can use to integrate social media data with their CRM systems. 

The Manager of Social Media for AMT-Lab discusses how to use Linktree to manage an Instagram business profile. 

Jane Alexander is the Chief Digital Information Officer at the Cleveland Museum of Art. In this episode of the AMT-Lab podcast series, contributor Michaela Kizershot White asks about the ArtLens app, audience engagement, and social sharing.