Podcasts about arts leadership

In this episode of Leading the Way, Jill S. Robinson talks with Seth Godin about strategic leadership in the arts. Together, they explore how cultural leaders can bridge immediate operational demands with long-term vision, embracing adaptability, empathy, and purpose to create meaningful, audience-centered institutions that thrive beyond today's challenges.  Drawing on insights from Seth's lates book This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans the conversation touches on the urgent need for leaders to step out of reactive cycles and into proactive, strategic modes of thinking. They discuss how to define success beyond sellouts, build deeper audience loyalty, and lead with intention; not just passion.  For more insights, past episodes, and to sign up for our newsletter, visit trgarts.com/leadingtheway  Contact Info:  Email letstalk@trgarts.com 

In the world of arts administration, few careers can rival the breadth and impact of Deborah Rutter's. Her journey began with an early role working under the legendary Ernest Fleischmann at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and evolved into a series of leadership positions at some of the most prominent institutions in the United States. She has served as executive director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and, most recently, as president of the Kennedy Center. Her influence has reached far beyond the walls of any one organization, shaping the national conversation around the arts and the role of cultural institutions in American life.In Part 1 of our conversation, Deborah reflects on her lifelong connection to music, which began in the third grade when she picked up the violin. We follow her path through her youth, her studies at Stanford, and a formative year in Vienna. She shares insights from her early years at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and walks us through her progression into major leadership roles across the country. Along the way, we explore what it takes to guide large arts organizations—everything from working with music directors and guest artists to day-to-day responsibilities, strategic planning, and the ongoing challenges of funding and development.[Subscriber Content] In Part 2, we turn our focus to Deborah's time at the Kennedy Center. She discusses the complexities of overseeing high-profile initiatives like the Kennedy Center Honors, leading the institution through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (during which she took a 95% pay cut), launching the REACH expansion program, and bringing hip-hop into the Center's programming. We also touch on the events of February 2025, when she was dismissed from her role by President Donald Trump, and hear her candid reflections on the future of the Kennedy Center. We close with a powerful quote that captures the heart of her life's work: “Quite simply, the artist holds a mirror to who we are as a people and nation and compels us to be better.”DoricoProfessional music notation and composition software from Steinberg. Download a free 30-trial today!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

How Australian Martial Arts Academy's head instructor turned chronic fatigue into a leadership edge - driving growth and retention at a top-tier school.IN THIS EPISODE:The Belt-By-Belt Recovery Story That Changed Mark's Life (And His Students')Walking Away From Medicine To Pursue The Martial Path Full-TimeThe Hidden Energy Technique That Helps You Show Up Big—Even When You're Running On EmptyHow Teaching On Crutches Inspired A Wave Of Black Belts To Keep GoingThe Sales Strategy That Works As Well In A Kids Class As It Does On The PhoneAnd more*Need help growing your martial arts school? Apply Here.TRANSCRIPTIONGeorge: Hey, it's George Fourie. Welcome to another episode of the Martial Arts Media™ Business Podcast. So, today I'm speaking with Mark Loughran from the Australian Martial Arts Academy.So, episode 156—155—I'd been chatting to Hakan, Hakan Manav, and Mark's name dropped in there quite a few times. So I thought I'd bring the man on himself to have a chat about 18 years in martial arts. He's also one of the head instructors at the Australian Martial Arts Academy, and one of our featured speakers at the Partners Intensive that's coming up in June, depending on when you listen to this.But with that said, welcome to the call, Mark.Mark: Thank you very much. Great to be here. George: Good stuff.We've only just recently met as well. So I'm going to take this as a blank canvas and a conversation just to tap into your genius, the things that you do. So if we had to start from the beginning, who's Mark, how did you get into the industry? Let's go from there.Mark: Yeah, that's a really interesting story, actually. My journey into the martial arts industry started as a recovery piece. Flashback to 2005, I was graduating high school.So, that makes me feel like I'm starting to get old now, everyone I'm teaching was born after that year. Flashback to that time, I graduated high school and got presented with a couple of opportunities.One was from my parents. They said, “If you want to go further and study at university, you can do that,” because my dad worked as a Deputy Vice Chancellor at James Cook Uni. I grew up in Townsville, in Far North Queensland.And they said, “If you want to go to university here, go for it. Stay at home, it's free, all good.”And they said, but if you want to go away, pay for it yourself. And that was the deal. My brother had the same deal.He was a couple of years older than me. And he got himself a full scholarship to Melbourne uni. And he was like, Townsville was too hot.I did the exact same thing, except I went to UNSW. So I've got a scholarship to study medicine at UNSW and went down there, started that journey and ended up getting really sick towards the end of my first year with glandular fever. And there was a whole piece of trying to identify what was going on there, because I was really sick for quite a long time. I ended up with chronic fatigue syndrome, which I still have now, 19 years on.And I still battle that every single day. My sort of path into martial arts started about a year after I got really sick with that. I ended up bed-bound for one to two years.Part of my recovery, actually, I should backtrack a little bit. I was doing high-level athletics at a national level at that time as well. I used to play A-grade tennis and represented Queensland in different sports when I was in high school.I was always an athletic person. And then, for someone to go from that to completely bed-bound, it was a big change and a big struggle. So part of my recovery...

Join guest host Samantha Marinko of The Boulos Company on the Boulos Beat as she interviews Melissa Martens Yaverbaum, Executive Director of Portland Ballet. Melissa shares ways the arts have shaped her life in unexpected ways, given her experiences with different museums, libraries, and cultural organizations. In this episode, Melissa also underscores Portland Ballet's work to engage new communities, build partnerships, and to make ballet approachable to all in Maine. Additionally, Sam and Melissa discuss Portland Ballet's upcoming performances, including "New Works" and "Sleeping Beauty." 

Imagine negotiating the salary and benefits you know you deserve as an arts leader. Or going to the bargaining table for union negotiations, and all parties come out satisfied. In Part 2 of this bonus series, Aubrey dives deep into an important skill necessary to growing your leadership: the art of negotiation. Spoiler alert: it's not all about the money. Then she builds upon the visioning in Part 1, helping you understand the difference between the work you're good at vs. the work that will let your true genius shine.

When we think about consuming art, whether reading a book, visiting a museum, or maybe watching an outdoor performance act, we rarely consider the administrative efforts that go into making art possible. Creative administration is an evolving field that considers the innovation and organizational management necessary to create and present art. Artists find themselves having to balance their own vision, with the practicalities of physical production, collaboration, and so many other factors. Artists on Creative Administration: A Workbook from the National Center for Choreography, is a collection curated by Tonya Lockyer, containing firsthand accounts of creative administration in action. Lockyer is focused on telling stories that can help others progress, making a point to state, “This book is for anyone looking for paths forward; for anyone who believes we are in an exceptional moment of change—change is happening and needs to happen.” Please join us at Town Hall for an expansive conversation on the arts, leadership, and the craft of creative administration. Tonya Lockyer is an award-winning movement artist, choreographer, writer, and cultural curator. Lockyer was the executive and artistic director of Velocity Dance Center in Seattle from 2011 to 2018. Currently, she is also an adjunct professor in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Her new anthology, Artists on Creative Administration, features the voices of thirty artists and arts workers, sharing their experiences as they navigate issues of equity, design, leadership, collaboration, family, ethics, and care. Jackson Cooper is the Executive Director of the American Genre Film Archive, the world's largest nonprofit archive and distributor dedicated to preserving, collecting, and presenting the greatest genre films of all time. In 2023, he was named one of the Top 30 Arts Professionals by Musical America magazine and was appointed by Governor jay Inslee to the Washington State Arts Commission in 2024. He serves on the faculties of both Seattle University and UNC-Greensboro where he teaches Fundraising and philanthropy. His first book entitled A Kids Book About Kindness was published in 2023 and his forthcoming book on Sustainable Fundraising will be published by Columbia Business School Publishing in 2026. He holds an MFA in Arts Leadership at Seattle University and a BA in Theatre/Business from UNCG which honored him with the university's Young Alumni Award this past October 2024. Buy the Book Artists on Creative Administration: A Workbook from the National Center for Choreography Elliott Bay Book Company

Send Kira a text message!There's a business case to be made for theater companies and arts organizations. We need to fill the seats with more dedicated theater lovers and friends. To do that, it's important to be inclusive of the community we serve, think outside the box, and consider how we can welcome new audience members in a thoughtful, sustainable way. Aubrey Bergauer joins me for this conversation, where she shares more about the math of diversity, the untapped potential of the subscription economy, and the best approach to change management! Enjoy the show, friends!Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.inclusivestages.com/post/run-a-thriving-arts-business-in-a-post-pandemic-era-with-aubrey-bergauerConnect with Aubrey:InstagramConnect with Kira:@kiratroilo @artandsoulconsulting @inclusivestages"'Black Hair'" Is Hair: An Entertainment Industry Guide WebsiteBecome a PatronJoin our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the pageThanks for joining me on this episode of Inclusive Stages! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple or a rating on Spotify to help me reach more people ready to collectively shape the future of human-first theater, one stage at a time.Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell, and our producer, Leah Bryant.

Panelists will offer a wide array of perspectives on acting, scenic design, playwriting, diversity in theatre, theatrical institutions, and possibilities for a more equitable and inclusive theatre world. Sharon Marie Carnicke, author of Dynamic Acting through Active Analysis and Stanislavsky in Focus, is an internationally acclaimed expert on acting for stage and screen. Her award-winning translations of Chekhov’s plays have been produced nationally. Her other books include Checking out Chekhov and Reframing Screen Performance. She is a professor of Dramatic Arts and Slavic Languages and Literatures at USC and founder of the Stanislavsky Institute for the 21st Century. Snehal Desai is the artistic director of Center Theatre Group, one of the largest theatre companies in the nation. Previously, he was producing artistic director of East West Players. A Soros Fellow and the recipient of a Tanne Award, Snehal was the Inaugural Recipient of the Drama League’s Classical Directing Fellowship. He has served on the boards of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists, Theatre Communications Group, and currently serves on the board of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. Snehal was on the faculty of USC’s graduate program in Arts Leadership and is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. Rena Heinrich is an associate professor of Theatre Practice at USC. Her book, Race and Role: The Mixed-Race Asian Experience in American Drama, traces the shifting identities of multiracial Asian figures in theater from the late-nineteenth century to the present day and exposes the absurd tenacity with which society clings to a tenuous racial scaffolding. She is a contributor to Shape Shifters: Journeys Across Terrains of Race and Identity and The Beiging of America: Personal Narratives about Being Mixed Race in the 21st Century. Maureen Weiss is a performance designer and scenic investigator who has worked in all aspects of theatre, design, and art for the past 25 years. Her work has been seen internationally, and was honored at the Prague Quadrennial in 2023. As a designer, her work has been seen nationally, as well as locally in Los Angeles at The Getty Villa, The Latino Theater Company, The International City Theatre, and 18th Street Arts Center. Maureen is the co-author of Scene Shift: U.S. Set Designers in Conversation, with Sibyl Wickersheimer, which inspired an exhibition at the USC Fisher Museum of Art. She was an associate professor of Performance Design at Alfred University before coming to Los Angeles City College in Fall 2023.  Moderator: Luis Alfaro is a Chicano playwright born and raised in downtown Los Angeles and an associate professor of Dramatic Writing and director of the MFA Dramatic Writing Program at USC. His fellowships include the MacArthur Foundation; United States Artists; Ford Foundation; Joyce Foundation; Mellon Foundation & the PEN America Award for a Master Dramatist. His plays, including The Travelers, Electricidad, Oedipus El Rey, and Mojada, have been seen throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and Europe. 

In this episode of Creative Chats, we embark on a journey through the artistic landscape with Raquel Serebrenik, Art Historian turned Businesswoman and Entrepreneur. Raquel opens up about the importance of creating original art products with artists and the transformative power of art licensing collaborations. Sharing invaluable insights and experiences from her own entrepreneurial path, Raquel's story will ignite your creative spirit and offer fresh perspectives on the intersection of art and business. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone passionate about supporting and commercializing artistic legacies. 3 Key Takeaways:

Roz Cauthen, Executive Director of the Baltimore School for the Arts, joins Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. They discuss Baltimore School for the Arts, Roz's journey in art, and the importance of education as an artist. Roz, with a rich background in theater arts, shares her journey and dedication to nurturing young talent and promoting diversity in arts education. She reflects on her experiences at BSA, the school's vibrant atmosphere, and its impact on students' lives. The conversation highlights her commitment to equity, innovative programming, and promoting healing through the arts, emphasizing an inclusive and dynamic learning environment at the school. Roz emphasizes the importance of representation and creating opportunities for young artists, ensuring their voices are heard and celebrated. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.If you have a story about art, culture, or community in Baltimore, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the arts and culture podcast scene and showcase your insights on "The Truth In This Art" with Rob Lee.Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.About "The Truth In This Art"Hosted by Rob Lee, "The Truth In This Art" podcast dives into the heart of creativity and its influence on the community. This arts and culture podcast from Baltimore highlights artists discussing their ideas, sharing insights, and telling impactful stories. Through these artist interviews, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the creative economy and artistic life in Baltimore. Support the show:Merch from Redbubble | Make a Donation  ★ Support this podcast ★

Katie checks in with the CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, founder of Giving Tuesday, former Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y, and author of New Power, Henry Timms.

On Season 5, Episode 8 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily sits down with gallerist, Dominique Clayton. In this episode Dominique shares what it is to be a black woman in the art world. Dominique Clayton is an arts consultant, writer, gallerist born and raised in Los Angeles. Clayton is the founder and director of Dominique Gallery, a store front turned pop-up exhibition and online program which showcases and advises emerging artists with a focus on marginalized artists and artists raising families. In addition to the gallery, Dominique also serves on the curatorial and programming committee of Destination Crenshaw, a forthcoming outdoor art museum and arts program based in the historic Crenshaw community of Los Angeles. Dominique previously worked as Manager of the Founding Director's office at The Broad and later as an interim director at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery. In her arts management role, she has provided logistical, curatorial, and production management for exhibitions and productions for arts organizations and media companies including The Broad, ARRAY, WACO Theater Center and Wearable Art Gala, Venice Family Clinic Art Walk and Auction, Fashion Mamas, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Dance Africa Festival, Black Entertainment Television, Lee Daniels Entertainment, and the Tribeca Film Institute. Clayton was also a 2019-2020 participant in the Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Art Writer Workshop under the mentorship of the late Maurice Berger. Her arts writing has been featured on several platforms and publications including Cultured Magazine, LALA Magazine, Artsy, Sugarcane Magazine, Blavity, 21Ninety, and her own forthcoming Black Arts Diary. Clayton holds a masters degree in Business Design and Arts Leadership from Savannah College of Art and Design as well as an undergraduate degree from Columbia University. @lookatdominique @dominique.gallery https://www.dominiquegallery.com/ Black owned galleries to support: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-black-owned-galleries-support-united-states

In this episode of What's Up ABQ we sit down with Katie Dukes Walker, a soprano in the chamber ensemble Amity Trio, educator, and arts administrator, to explore her journey from Indiana to Albuquerque, and the intersection of fine arts and business. We delve into her experiences performing internationally and her role as a faculty member at the University of New Mexico's Arts Leadership + Business program. Plus, we get a sneak peek into an upcoming job fair hosted by the department. Event: Arts Career Fair- UNM Arts Leadership + Business  When: Thursday March 21st from 1:00-3pm  Where: UNM College of Fine Arts Lobby (Popejoy Lobby)  Arts organization booths in the CFA Lobby (Popejoy Lobby)    Resume/CV advice table  Free snacks   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-up-abq/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-up-abq/support

In this bonus episode of "Leading the Way" with Jill S. Robinson speaks with Marna Seltzer and Dasha Koltunyuk from Princeton University Concerts. Explore how they're reshaping the classical music landscape through groundbreaking initiatives designed to connect deeply with audiences in a post-pandemic world. From the serene blend of music with meditation to the powerful Healing with Music series, discover how they're pioneering new pathways to engage, inspire, and heal. This episode isn't just about music; it's about community, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of relevance in a rapidly changing world. Learn about their strategies for audience growth, the embrace of social media to capture unique concert experiences, and the vision for the future of classical music. With insights on building trust and community, adapting to digital advancements, and maintaining core values, this conversation is a beacon for anyone looking to make a lasting impact in the arts. For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com.       Key Topics & Chapter Markers:       Podcast Introduction [00:00:01.930]: Introduction to the podcast, guests Marna Seltzer and Dasha Koltunyuk, and their work at Princeton University Concerts. Adapting to Change [00:01:35.670]: How Princeton University Concerts is evolving with new approaches to arts and culture. Pandemic Impact [00:02:01.690]: The significant effects of the pandemic on the arts and the necessity for new planning and thinking. Music's Importance [00:04:45.050]: Discussion on the enhanced appreciation of music during the pandemic. Innovative Programs [00:06:39.620]: Introduction of new programming, including music with meditation and the Healing with Music series. Audience Growth [00:07:04.230]: The increase in events, subscribers, and efforts to engage a broader audience. Healing Series [00:09:42.410]: Details on the Healing with Music series and its goals. Audience Diversity [00:12:45.600]: The variety in audience demographics and how different programs attract different groups. Community Building [00:15:23.670]: Reflections on the importance of building trust and community before and after the pandemic. New Initiatives [00:18:53.550]: Introduction of unique initiatives like pre-concert speed dating to foster community. Intergenerational Values [00:21:38.510]: Discussion on shared values across different generations within the team. Post-Pandemic Adaptation [00:23:11.150]: Adapting to the post-pandemic world with new perspectives and digital savviness. Social Media Engagement [00:24:48.420]: How social media initiatives like "sound bites" have enhanced audience engagement. Future Vision for 2040 [00:27:08.150]: Dasha Koltunyuk's outlook on the future of classical music and its universal appeal. Classical Music Resilience [00:28:53.440]: Marna Seltzer reflects on the longevity and future challenges of classical music. Demographic Changes [00:32:37.810]: Discussion on how future demographic and community changes might influence classical music engagement. Building Community Values [00:34:21.730]: The podcast concludes with thoughts on shared creativity values and lessons from Princeton University Concerts' experiments in community engagement.   Contact Info:    letstalk@trgarts.com

In this bonus episode of "Leading the Way" with Jill S. Robinson, the spotlight is on Ariel Fristoe, the Artistic Director of Out of Hand Theater, an Atlanta-based theater company renowned for its innovative integration of art, social justice, and civic engagement. The conversation delves into the origins, evolution, and significant impact of Out of Hand Theater since its inception in 2001. Ariel Fristoe shares insights into how the company has distinguished itself by focusing on social issues and working closely with community groups and experts, leading to a unique business model that monetizes artistic skills while addressing pressing societal challenges like racism, poverty, and violence. Significant milestones include the theater's recognition by the New York Times as the best theater of 2020 and the notable growth following this acclaim. Fristoe emphasizes the importance of collaborative programs with various organizations, detailing the expansion of their team and the ambitious vision driving their work. She provides advice to other performing arts organizations on achieving authenticity and broad community engagement by prioritizing partners' goals and focusing on local issues, which can unlock new audiences and sustainability for the arts. For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com.  Key Topics & Chapter Markers:       Introduction (00:00:04.010): Jill S. Robinson introduces Ariel Fristoe and talks about the achievements of Out of Hand Theater. Founding of Out of Hand Theater (00:01:11.640 - 00:02:58.250): Ariel Fristoe shares how the theater was started in 2001 with a focus on social issues. Business Model Changes (00:04:24.850 - 00:06:21.050): Ariel discusses how the theater evolved, especially in monetizing their work and focusing on combating racism, poverty, and violence. Educational Impact (00:07:21.790 - 00:10:19.180): The impact on schools and communities through theater programs is highlighted. Growth from Recognition (00:12:14.270 - 00:14:33.510): Ariel talks about the growth following recognition by the New York Times and others in 2020. Collaborative Programs (00:15:08.450 - 00:15:35.390): All programs involve collaboration with various organizations, Ariel emphasizes. Team Expansion (00:16:03.010 - 00:19:07.550): Details on how the team has grown since 2018, including their roles and the ambition driving them. Team Satisfaction (00:20:40.590 - 00:21:11.260): Ariel reflects on the satisfaction with her team's work and their passion. Future Goals (00:22:24.750 - End): Ariel discusses her vision for Out of Hand Theater to become national leaders in arts and community collaboration. Advice to Arts Organizations (00:23:33.230 - 00:26:43.000): Ariel advises arts leaders on prioritizing partners' goals to gain authenticity and broader engagement. Challenges in Theater (00:26:43.000 - 00:29:26.390): Ariel talks about the challenges in theater, especially around racial and equity issues, and suggests focusing on local issues to engage audiences. Closing Thoughts (00:29:26.390 - 00:30:27.590): Jill thanks Ariel for the insightful discussion, highlighting the potential of art to improve communities   Contact Info:    letstalk@trgarts.com  

Hello and welcome to Season 13! This season is different because ½ of the 8 episodes are going to be focused on AI. However, there are a few episodes that aren't focused on AI including today's. While understanding AI is important, we also need the EQ that occurs in between skilling up and one of those huge skills is navigating difficult conversations. As Jennifer says, contact and context before content! This episode is the pep talk you perhaps didn't even know you needed. Jennifer empowers us to tackle our challenges head on, eliminate negative self talk,  and take care of ourselves throughout the process. We go through three real life examples and Jennifer talks through how she would handle them. These examples were submitted by real life listeners with their real life challenges. Jennifer Zaslow is an Executive Coach who believes that harnessing your full potential begins with finding your voice. She began her professional life in New York as an aspiring opera singer, an experience that led to a twenty year career as a leader and senior fundraiser in the non-profit sector.  Today, as Partner at Clear Path Executive Coaching, Jennifer's signature mix of intuition, directness and humor enables her to work successfully with clients ranging from CEO's to young leaders, helping individuals to reach their full potential, and organizations to achieve their strategic goals.   Jennifer has worked with leaders and teams from a wide variety of sectors, including higher ed (Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania), arts and culture (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The New York Public Library, The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, BAM, The High Line), sports/media/entertainment (The NFL, Sundance Institute, BuzzFeed, WNYC, KCRW) and tech/startups (Google, CHIEF, Angi, and TodayTix).   Prior to coaching, Jennifer held the chief development officer role at three New York City cultural institutions: Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City Opera, and The New York Public Library.  There, she successfully completed a $500 million capital campaign during the 2008 recession and grew the Library's endowment to over $1 billion.    Jennifer holds a B.A. cum laude from Wesleyan University and a CPCC coaching certification from CTI. She is certified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, is a Gallup Clifton Strengths Coach and is a recipient of Harvard Law School's PON certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution. She is also Director of the Floria Lasky Institute for Arts Leadership, sponsored by The Jerome Robbins Foundation.  She lives and practices in New York City. Resources: 1. Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury 2. Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen 3. Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory 4. How to Work with Anyone (even difficult people) by Amy Gallo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devdebrief/support

Evalyn talks about her research-creation project that reflects on the relationship between arts leadership, creative practice, and cultural change. Using songwriting as an embodied, queer feminist method, this ‘portfolio' format thesis includes three songs and six written chapters to examine the experience of being the Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre between 2015 […]

Jill S. Robinson closes out season 1 of Leading the Way with a retrospective considering the patterns and through lines of her conversations this year. Innovators or disruptors all, the guests of Leading the Way point to not only the key pillars of TRG Arts, but also the direction of necessary attention for arts and cultural leaders heading into 2024 and longer, 2040 and beyond.   For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com.    Key Topics & Chapter Markers:    Introduction to the Final Episode (00:00:00.330): Jill S. Robinson introduces the final episode of the "Leading the Way" podcast, reflecting on the leadership thoughts and examples discussed since late 2023, focusing on the sector's recovery and resiliency. First Pillar - Financial Stability (00:00:00.330): Conversation with Vincent Van Vliet (Phoenix Theater) and Jill Anderson (Syracuse Stage) about financial stability in the arts sector, highlighting positive growth during the pandemic. Second Pillar - Customer Relationships (00:01:49.600): Discussions on customer relationships with Tom Bird (Sheffield Theaters) and Ross Benny (Cleveland Orchestra), focusing on relevance, future audiences, and innovative membership programs. Third Pillar - Organizational Frameworks (00:03:31.570): Highlighting the importance of organizational frameworks, with examples from Boston Children's Chorus's new framework led by Andres Holder and Akiba Abaka. Fourth Pillar - People-Centric Teams (00:05:21.330): Discussion with Andrew Taylor on the "overhead myth" and its impact on people-centric teams in the arts and cultural sector. Wrap-Up and Broader Conversation (00:06:49.970): A broader conversation with Alicia Lawyer (Roko) about disruption in classical music, touching upon all four key pillars. Four Provocations for the Future (00:06:49.970): Jill S. Robinson shares her thoughts and provocations on the current state and future of the arts and cultural sector, focusing on the rigid nonprofit mindset, the need for growth capital, the "Great Shakeup," and setting sights on 2040. Conclusion and Thanks (00:17:02.200): Closing remarks, thanking listeners and inviting suggestions for future inspiration. Podcast Closing and Invitation to Subscribe (00:17:55.510): Conclusion of the podcast episode, inviting listeners to subscribe and visit the website for more resources.   Contact Info:  letstalk@trgarts.com  

From the artistic director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and former principal dancer for the New York City Ballet comes a deeply personal memoir about one artist's journey from boyhood to ballet. Peter Boal's extensive background in ballet offers a unique glimpse into the world of dance with his diverse repertoire and artistic achievements, including collaborations with prominent choreographers and dancers, Boal's perspective resonates with both seasoned ballet enthusiasts and those new to the art form. Boal will discuss his journey as well as the challenges and triumphs of his career. Serving as a platform for fostering a deeper understanding of ballet's impact on contemporary culture, Boal's insights into the creative process, his role in shaping Pacific Northwest Ballet's repertoire, and his dedication to nurturing emerging talents within the dance community offer attendees the chance to gain insights into the dedication and discipline required in ballet, as well as the broader artistic influences that have shaped Peter Boal's journey. Whether one is an ardent ballet aficionado or simply curious about the world of dance, this event is poised to offer an enriching experience for all. Peter Boal is the Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet School. Born in Bedford, New York, he received his training at the School of American Ballet while performing children's roles with New York City Ballet. George Balanchine invited Boal to join the company as an apprentice in 1983, and he continued to dance for NYCB until his retirement in 2005. He has staged works by Balanchine, Ulysses Dove, and Jerome Robbins for PNB, PNB School, and other companies. His memoir, Illusions of Camelot, was released in 2023. Jackson Cooper is a nationally recognized queer arts leader who currently serves as the Major Gifts Manager at Pacific Northwest Ballet and a member of their Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility committee. In addition to his role at the ballet, Cooper serves as an Adjunct Professor for Seattle University's Arts Leadership program. Cooper is an accomplished writer, with two upcoming publications: A Kids Book About Kindness which comes out this year and a book on fundraising through Columbia Business School Press due out in 2026. Illusions of Camelot: A Memoir Third Place Books

In this episode, Jill talks with Alecia Lawyer (artistic director and founder of the chamber orchestra, ROCO). Alecia shares how this Houston-based orchestra disrupts and innovates the traditional presentation of classical music. With a revenue model where 95% comes from contributed revenue, ROCO designs audience-first experiences. Alecia is putting the fun, access, and creative license back into the world of classical music through what she calls wildcatting in the arts.    For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com.     Key Topics & Chapter Markers:     [00:01:32.910] - Introduction and ROCO's acronym change discussion.  [00:02:21.550] - Alecia Lawyer's background and how she founded ROCO.  [00:08:03.130] - ROCO's unique approach to classical music.  [00:09:16.270] - Explanation of "Wildcatting in the Arts" and its importance.  [00:19:47.350] - The special audience experience and program book features.  [00:24:33.850] - Integrating personal and professional aspects in ROCO.  [00:25:04.690] - The role of faith and vulnerability in Alecia Lawyer's journey.  [00:26:13.720] - Creating a safe space for musicians to take risks and find rewards.  [00:28:04.330] - Agency, co-creation, and the relationship between composers, musicians, and the audience.  [00:46:49.400] - Development of the Octava app and its original purpose.  [00:49:21.650] - Inspiration behind creating the children's book "Nightingale."  [00:52:08.880] - Leadership journey of ROCO and challenges in maintaining its culture.  Contact Info:   letstalk@trgarts.com  

Ceri interviews Zerritha Brown, Head of Culture at London's Camden Council, about how her Jamaican roots fuel her rebel spirit to drive grassroots activism. Zerritha shares how she brings that spirit into institutional settings through relationship-building and empowering others. She provides insight on how institutions need to understand their communities, not just co-produce content. Zerritha also discusses her soft yet deep listening leadership style and how she's paving the way for the next generation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Zerritha's Jamaican heritage and music instilled a rebel spirit in her to create access and open doors in the arts for underrepresented communities. She builds relationships with institutions to create change from within, like bringing a sound system into the British Museum. Institutions need artists and community members working at all levels, not just co-producing content. Zerritha's approach involves collaborating with the same artists long-term to actively shape communities. Her listening leadership style achieves remarkable results by empowering others. She believes in succession planning to pave the way for the next generation of diverse arts leaders. Dance and movement energise and inspire Zerritha to keep growing as a leader. Despite challenges, she learned to lead as her authentic self rather than fit a typical leadership stereotype. BEST MOMENTS "That rebel attitude, being Jamaican, from Kingston, Jamaica, music as well, particularly reggae was becoming quite politicised at that time. My dad always carried that warrior, fighter, rebel, rebellious spirit, which was ingrained in me and my siblings." "The spaces that we have in our control are the public realm. So how do we start to use that public realm and our role as connectors and conveners, bringing people into public space through cultural intervention?" “They've been able to come in and really connect with us with what is going on in the ground, what needs to happen, where we're doing things wrong, where we're not listening. But also feed that into some of the partners that they're working with. I've seen a real shift change. "I think also just being me as well and, and just being that, you know, I find, as I said, listening is a real skill…I don't think I can do my job if I don't listen." PODCAST HOST BIOMeet Ceri Hand, the driving force behind countless creative success stories. A creative coach, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker, she's committed to empowering creatives to realise their dreams and make a meaningful impact through her creative coaching, mentoring and training company. With three decades in the arts under her belt, Ceri has ridden the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Now, she's here to help you achieve your goals, your way. **** Subscribe to receive my weekly coaching message to nurture your creativity and be the first to hear about our latest creative coaching, mentoring opportunities and course announcements.: https://linktr.ee/cerihand This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Christine Kuan is the President and Creative Director of Creative Capital. Before joining Creative Capital, Christine Kuan was CEO and Director of Sotheby's Institute of Art, where she oversaw the Master's Degree programs in Art Business, Contemporary Art, and Fine & Decorative Art & Design, as well as the Online, Summer, and Pre-College programs. In this role, she established new programs and partnerships with Tsinghua University in Beijing, Ewha University in Seoul, Centro University in Mexico City, and ESCP Business School in Paris. Kuan also launched a new scholarship program in partnership with Spelman College at the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC). Prior to Sotheby's Institute, she was the Chief Curator and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Artsy, where she oversaw museum and institutional partnerships, digital collection strategy, open access policy, educational initiatives, and launched their auctions business, including benefit auctions such as Whitney Art Party, Brooklyn Museum Artists Ball, ICI Benefit, Public Art Fund Benefit, Sotheby's x Planned Parenthood. Notably, Kuan established more than 500 museum and institutional partnerships worldwide, including Musée du Louvre, Musée Picasso, Musée d'Orsay, SFMOMA, J. Paul Getty Museum, Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Diebenkorn Foundation, Rauschenberg Foundation, Frankenthaler Foundation, Fondation Cartier, and more. Prior to Artsy, Kuan was Chief Curatorial Officer and Vice President of External Affairs at Artstor, a nonprofit image library founded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, where she led digital collections acquisitions and the funding for the digitization of archives and collections. She has also served as Editor-in-Chief of Oxford Art Online/Grove Art Online at Oxford University Press, where she significantly expanded scholarly information on women artists and Asian contemporary artists working with guest editors Whitney Chadwick and Melissa Chiu, commissioning biographies on Faith Ringgold, Judy Chicago, Ai Weiwei, Cai Guo-Qiang, and others. Kuan has also worked at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Department of Asian Art and the General Counsel's Office, and she has taught English Literature and Writing at the University of Iowa, Peking University, Rutgers University, and guest lectured at Stanford University's pilot program of Arts Leadership. She has been interviewed by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Refinery29, Vogue, New York, China Global Television Network (CGTN), and other outlets. Kuan's publications include: Creative Legacies: Artists' Estates and Foundations (eds. Kathy Battista and Bryan Faller); Rights and Reproductions: The Handbook for Cultural Institutions (ed. Anne Young), Digital Heritage and Culture: Strategy and Implementation (eds. Herminia Din and Steven Wu), Guest Critic May 2022 for The Brooklyn Rail, and Best Practices Guide for Artist Demographic Data Coordination (Association of Art Museum Curators Foundation). She has lectured and published extensively on digital strategy, museum policy, and new technologies for the art world. Kuan holds an MFA in Creative Writing Poetry from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, and a BA in Art History and English Literature from Rutgers University. Creative Capital: https://creative-capital.org/ theartcareer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Christine Kuan:⁠ ⁠⁠@kuannyc Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartcareer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emilymcelwreath_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@benjamin.galloway⁠⁠ The Art Career is supported by ⁠The New York Studio School⁠

In this episode, Jill talks with Andrew Taylor (program director and associate professor of Arts Management at American University), a leading voice in the North American nonprofit arts sector, to discuss the prevalent issue of the “overhead myth.”  The discussion takes a deep dive into the challenges arts organizations face, the scarcity mindset, and the importance of understanding the values in direct and indirect costs. Andrew also talks about educating future arts leaders about these financial intricacies. For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com.Key Topics & Chapter Markers:  [00:02:04.970] The Infinite Game  [00:03:19.190] The Overhead Myth  [00:06:03.800] Mindset around Scarcity  [00:11:12.790] Role of Communication in Budgeting  [00:11:24.520] Starvation Cycle  [00:14:08.800] Overhead Costs  [00:16:22.410] Finding a Balance in Overhead  [00:18:49.140] Shifting Dynamics in Arts  [00:23:30.520] Artistic Evolution and Challenges  [00:27:45.250] Venture Capital in Arts  [00:28:45.690] Philanthropy and Overhead  [00:32:15.850] Teaching Overhead to the Younger Generation  [00:34:36.260] Future Leaders in the Arts  [00:36:00.310] Power Dynamics in Arts Management  [00:37:49.430] Direct and Indirect Costs     Contact Info:  letstalk@trgarts.com 

In this episode, the Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) shares its organizational mission, spotlighting the pivotal role of its new Director of Good Trouble. Guests Andrés Holder and Akiba Abaka offer listeners a deep dive into BCC's community engagement, its programming, performance metrics, and visionary educational initiatives. Andrés and Akiba also share their views on the broader concept of "just cause" within the arts sector and the importance of it to the sustainability of BCC.  For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com. Key Topics & Chapter Markers: 00:03 Boston Children's Chorus history. 00:05 Akiba's role.  00:07 Concept of "Good Trouble" 00:12 - Listening Tour.  00:17 BCC community and services.  00:20 BCC performance stats.  00:24 BCC's educational plans. 00:27 "Just cause" in arts.  00:35 Organizational sustainability.  00:42 Arts relevance and financial models.  00:48 Leadership in the arts. 00:52 Changing arts focus.  00:57 Optimism about change.  01:01 Insights on "Great resignation".  01:03 Entrepreneurial spirit post-pandemic.  Contact Info: letstalk@trgarts.com Newsletter sign-up: For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com. 

Ross Binnie of The Cleveland Orchestra joins Jill to discuss the orchestra's decade-old Center for Future Audiences program. The initiative aims to attract younger audiences to classical music concerts. Binnie discusses their digital platform "Adella" and their mission to shift perceptions of classical music to make it more inclusive. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of finding new ways to engage and retain audiences across age groups and shares how The Cleveland Orchestra is doing just that.  For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com. Contact Info: letstalk@trgarts.com Newsletter sign-up: For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com. 

Tony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater's current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST's Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play's director, and Jacqueline Vasquez, the actor playing Carmela, about this wonderful play and it's importance in telling our stories. On our show, we have: Laura Moreno (Director) Main Street Theater: (Director) Last Stop on Market Street (Costume Design) Miss Nelson Is Missing! The Musical!, Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter, Dragons Love Tacos; Alley Theatre: (Assistant Director): A Midsummer Night's Dream, What-a-Christmas!; Mildred's Umbrella: Ladies' Night: Beckett Shorts; Lamar University: The Revolutionists; Jewish Community Center: Photograph 51; Horse Head Theatre Company: Church, Judgement of Fools; Gravity Players: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; Duchesne Academy: Little Women, The Importance of Being Earnest. Education: M.F.A, University of Houston, Directing; M.A, University of Houston, Arts Leadership; B.F.A., University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance, Acting. Jacqueline Vasquez plays Carmela in our current production, and she'll be back right after Carmela Full of Wishes for Disney's Beauty & the Beast at Main Street Theater! Other credits include: James and the Giant Peach (swing), Miss Nelson is Missing! The Musical; Haven Arts: She Kills Monsters. Education: Texas Christian University. Alvaro Saar Rios is a Texican playwright living in Chicago. His plays have been seen in New York City, Mexico City, Hawaii, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee and all over Texas. His award-winning plays include Luchadora!, On the Wings of a Mariposa and Carmela Full of Wishes. Mr. Rios is Playwright-In-Residence at Milwaukee's First Stage and a proud veteran of the US Army (he used to drive tanks). Originally from Houston, Alvaro teaches playwriting at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. About CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Feliz Cumpleaños! It's Carmela's birthday, and she's finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion and makes a very important wish… Carmela Full of Wishes illuminates the beauty of working class neighborhoods and the power of community and family. Told through the lens of a heartfelt sibling story, this endearing play explores what hope looks like in a migrant community steeped in Mexican culture. CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios From the book by Matt de la Peña Illustrated by Christian Robinson Tony Diaz Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, is a Cultural Accelerator. He was the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. In 1998, he founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say (NP), Houston's first reading series for Latino authors. The group galvanized Houston's Community Cultural Capital to become a movement for civil rights, education, and representation. When Arizona officials banned Mexican American Studies, Diaz and four veteran members of NP organized the 2012 Librotraficante Caravan to smuggle books from the banned curriculum back into Arizona. He is the author of The Aztec Love God. His book, The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital, is the first in his series on Community Organizing. Tony hosts Latino Politics and News and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston's Community Station. He is also a political analyst on “What's Your Point?” on Fox 26 Houston. www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net Nuestra Palabra is funded in part by the BIPOC Arts Network Fund. Instrumental Music produced / courtesy of Bayden Records baydenrecords.beatstars.com

In this two-part episode, Jill sits down with accomplished UK arts leader Tom Bird (Chief Executive at Sheffield Theatres). Drawing inspiration from Nina Simon's book, "The Art of Relevance" and their own personal leadership experiences, Jill and Tom engage in a rich dialogue about how to keep audiences at the center of every decision and what relevance means in today's arts and cultural industry. For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com. 

In this episode, Jill highlights two arts leaders and their organizations that are not just surviving but thriving in contrast to overwhelmingly negative narratives surrounding American theatre. Jill Anderson (Managing Director of Syracuse Stage) and Vincent VanVleet (Executive Director of The Phoenix Theatre Company) share how they've managed to keep their theatre organizations robust in financial stability, fundraising and marketing strategies, artistic innovation, and mission fulfillment. For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com.

In this two-part episode, Jill sits down with accomplished UK arts leader Tom Bird (Chief Executive at Sheffield Theatres). Drawing inspiration from Nina Simon's book, "The Art of Relevance" and their own personal leadership experiences, Jill and Tom engage in a rich dialogue about how to keep audiences at the center of every decision and what relevance means in today's arts and cultural industry. For additional resources and to sign up for the podcast newsletter, we invite you to visit our website at leadingthewaypodcast.com. 

In this episode, we host Reem Allam, the new Associate Director of Artistic Planning at the Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi and former executive manager and artistic programmer of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival in Egypt. Reem passionately advocates for the transformative potential of festivals in fostering collective consciousness, cultural shifts, and economic growth and firmly believes in the role of the arts and creativity as political instruments to safeOnguard artists' freedom of expression. Furthermore, Reem discusses the challenges and dynamics of the arts sector in Egypt, particularly the lack of local support structures. Finally, she touches on her new role at NYU Abu Dhabi and how she aims to leverage the larger resources there to continue supporting and connecting the artistic community.

In this episode of Toks Dada, we explore the innovative approach of London's South Bank Center's classical music head, the UK's youngest senior curator. The conversation centers on attracting younger audiences to classical music through strategic program curation, similar to fashion and technology. Leadership and fresh perspectives are stressed. Curating with intention, considering audience preferences, and using partnerships to grow and diversify are key themes. The episode shows how digital channels complement physical experiences to introduce classical music to new audiences. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and rethinking physical venues.

In this episode, our guest is Rita Ezenwa-Okoro, a creative culturist, performance activist, communications expert, and founder of the Street Project Foundation. Based in Nigeria, she believes in the creative arts' ability to foster self-esteem, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding through play and performance. Rita is also the new Executive Director of the Global Play Brigade, an international movement using play and performance to bridge divides across the globe. She discusses global issues and advocates for the performing arts to lead development. She encourages listeners to use the performing arts for social change and human development and to join her in creating global centers for artistic activism and intercultural dialogue.

Nonprofit Professional and Event Producer Rhiannon Martin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Management. They discuss starting a nonprofit, arts administration resources, and board development. (26:46) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart is a champion of all things arts and culture related. She serves in her current role as the Director of Cultural Tourism for Visit Dallas. In this episode Kristina and Martheya talk about what she has learned throughout her career in the arts, relationship building, how to think about networking, and how social media is influencing the art world. (35:42) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Bruce Wood Dance Executive Director, Gayle Halperin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Arts leadership, the History of the Bruce Wood Dance Company, becoming the Executive Director, her tips for leading the company and more. (34:38) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home    

JIM FYFE - ACTOR A 25-year veteran of television, film and Broadway as an actor, writer producer and director, Jim Fyfe was Consulting Producer on the Bravo series, “Andy Cohen's Then and Now,” and Segment Producer on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” producing appearances by Presidential candidates, film and music stars, leading directors and bestselling authors. His work also includes working with Michael J Fox in Universal Pictures The  Freighteners.  Jim has taught on-camera technique, acting and improvisation, and coached speakers for TED and TED-x events. He has written for “Biography,” “Exhale with Candice Bergen” and “Night After Night” on Comedy Central.  Jim holds a B.A. in Speech and Theater from DeSales University, and a M.A. in Arts Leadership from Bank Street College.

Episode 095: Voices of Mothers in Practice What can architecture firms do to support mothers who are working in practice? Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on their identity between practice and motherhood. This discussion aims to explore the experiences of working mothers in diverse career stages who are raising children of different ages. Practice Disrupted is committed to elevating conversations on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to teach, empower, and build greater awareness across the industry. Guests: Christina Cho Yoo, AIA, PE, LEED AP BD+C is co-founder of Atelier Cho Thompson. She received a BS & MS inhttp://cee.stanford.edu/ ( civil & structural engineering and construction management) athttp://www.stanford.edu/ ( Stanford University) and received a masters in architecture at thehttp://www.gsd.harvard.edu/ ( Harvard Graduate School of Design). She was a structural engineer at the international engineering companyhttp://www.arup.com/ ( Arup), where she was the Structural Sustainability Champion for the Americas & worked on projects such as thehttp://www.holcimfoundation.org/Projects/new-sustainable-california-academy-of-sciences-usa ( LEED-Double Platinum)http://calacademy.org/ ( California Academy of Sciences), Contemporary Jewish Museum, Kaiser hospitals,http://www.arup.com/projects/robert_schroder_overcrossing ( Schroder Overcrossing), and various other projects. She went onto work at architecture firms internationally including Kao Design Group on Richard Branson's Eco-Island,http://shoparc.com/ ( SHoP Architects) on the Google HQ,http://enthepractice.neriandhu.com/ ( Neri & Hu) inhttp://www.archdaily.com/417308/design-republic-design-commune-neri-and-hu-design-and-research-office/ ( Shanghai),http://www.massstudies.com/ ( Mass Studies) in Seoul, andhttp://www.bcj.com/ ( Bohlin Cywinski Jackson) onhttp://www.apple.com/jp/retail/omotesando/ ( Apple stores), the Apple iAd office, and the Square HQ. Christina is a licensed architect and engineer in California and has been LEED accredited since 2003. Her work has spanned typologies from single-family to multifamily residences, hospitals, labs, museums, innovative workplaces, hospitality and food service, to retail, exhibits, furniture, and graphics for various organizations. Before architecture school, she staged at Tartine Bakery while taking courses at the California Culinary Academy. She has lectured on Green R&D at Harvard and served as a critic at Parsons, Stanford, Harvard, & the California College of the Arts (CCA). She is an Adjunct Professor at the CCA, having taught advanced urban studio on the Post-Retail City and Integrated Building Systems. She served as Design & Innovation Chair of the Stanford Club of SF and currently is on the Board of Directors at Pacific Primary School. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-matthews-4a253528/ (Jennifer T. Matthews, Associate AIA), is a full-time remote Architectural Designer at SS&A Design Collective based in Montgomery, Alabama. With eight years of healthcare design experience, Jennifer has worked on architectural projects for multiple healthcare providers and national government entities across the United States. She was awarded the 2018 Healthcare Design Magazine's Educator Honor Award for creating an annual event that introduces architecture students to healthcare design and careers within. Her recent outreach efforts include professional practice seminars and managing her professional development platform, https://www.creativesxp.com/ (Creative's XP).  In 2013, Jennifer graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Architecture. In 2020, she acquired a Master of Arts degree in Business Design and Arts Leadership from The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Jennifer served as the 2013-2014 National Vice President of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS).

This month, Tom sits down with Cynthia Fuhrman, TOCG's Vice President of Executive Search and the former Managing Director of Portland Center Stage (PCS). While at PCS, Cynthia was heavily involved in advocating for arts funding at the federal level during the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic and brings a unique perspective on how art organizations and their boards can meaningfully represent their communities, particularly through political advocacy and collaboration with other arts organizations in their communities. In the episode, you'll hear Cynthia refer to "SVOG," which stands for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, a grant from the Federal Government to help performance venues that had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom and Cynthia also discuss the "Save Our Stages Initiative" which was the advocacy group that worked with lawmakers to create these grants on a federal level. For more information on Save Our Stages, visit the website here: https://www.saveourstages.com. For more on Tom O'Connor Consulting Group, visit www.tomocgroup.com.

What are the liberal arts? What does studying English have to do with getting a job? And what does a college president actually do, anyway? In this episode of the More Human podcast, Hiram College president and erstwhile professional bluegrass musician Dr. David P. Haney joins Dean Jordan for a thought-provoking discussion of these and other topics.

Fleurette began her life in the Arts dancing as a small child.  As a teen, she attended a performing arts high school and started working as a choreographer.  After deciding she wanted to be a director, she studied her craft through an undergraduate degree, a certificate, and later an MFA.  After becoming probably the youngest Artistic Director of a theater at 21 years old, Fleurette's journey continued to show her that the skills needed to lead and advocate for Arts organizations needed to be content taught in university programs.  Fast forward to today, where the Masters of Arts in Arts Leadership university program she founded is about to celebrate 10 years of training the next generation of Arts leaders in our communities.  If you have an interest to begin or remain working in the Arts, but not necessarily in the role of an artist, join us for this informative conversation about the many possibilities of working in a variety of roles within the Arts ecosystem. Check out the University of Houston Master of Arts in Arts Leadership here:https://uh.edu/kgmca/arts-leadership/ Association of Arts Administration Educators:https://artsadministration.org/ 

News from The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County on a Diversity in Arts Leadership program—Opportunities to receive $1500 and $10,000 art grants, -- general North Carolina Museum of Art info, including a new exhibit called FAULT LINES: ART AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

“I'm the child of immigrants, I grew up in a very small town in Pennsylvania, I'm queer, I'm South Asian, and I came of age post 9/11. So there were a lot of things that had me be the outsider in the room. Early in life, I realized that I can be the outsider and be not seen and ignored, or you can utilize that outsider status to actually lead…to take charge to be the one at the head of the group versus the one in the back.” And now, as the leader of the nation's top Asian-American theater company, Snehal Desai is using his successful career as a storyteller and artist to further his community and the world around us. Forging new paths, Snehal has build an incredible career as a director and producer and continues to expand the reach of the East West Players to critical acclaim, always staying true to his values and personal brand. Snehal is on the faculty of USC's graduate program in Arts Leadership where he teaches Executive Arts Leadership. Snehal is a graduate of Emory University and the Yale School of Drama. Guest Bio Snehal Desai Producing Artistic Director East West Players Snehal Desai is the Producing Artistic Director of East West Players, the nation's premier Asian-American theater company and one of the longest running theaters of color in the US. Before this time, Snehal was a freelance director working across the United States and the UK. He is a member of the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition (APAMC) and serves on the boards of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) and Theater Communications Group (TCG) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT). Snehal found a home at East West Players because he found it to uniquely stand at the intersection of artistry and social justice. As an artistic leader, he has sought to raise awareness on social issues that affect Angelenos by personalizing them through storytelling. A Soros Fellow and the recipient of a Tanne Award, Desai was in the Inaugural Class of Theatre Communications Group's (TCG) “Spark” Leadership Program. He was also the Inaugural Recipient of the Drama League's Classical Directing Fellowship. Snehal is on the faculty of USC's graduate program in Arts Leadership where he teaches Executive Arts Leadership. Snehal is a graduate of Emory University and the Yale School of Drama. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com Check out East West Players at : EastWestPlayers.org

Aaron Dworkin is a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur with passion for diversifying and amplifying the arts. Epitomizing how art, leadership, and diversity all play a vital role in advancing our society, Dwokin founded The Sphinx Organization, a non-profit organization that molds Black and Latinx classical musicians, and he serves on the advisory board for several prestigious arts organizations. Dworkin is an educator of both Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurial Leadership at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Aaron Dworkin, decorated in awards and accolades, continues to be a force in his community, driving the need for diversity, arts education, and leadership. aarondworkin.com · www.creativeprocess.info

Aaron Dworkin is a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur with passion for diversifying and amplifying the arts. Epitomizing how art, leadership, and diversity all play a vital role in advancing our society, Dwokin founded The Sphinx Organization, a non-profit organization that molds Black and Latinx classical musicians, and he serves on the advisory board for several prestigious arts organizations. Dworkin is an educator of both Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurial Leadership at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Aaron Dworkin, decorated in awards and accolades, continues to be a force in his community, driving the need for diversity, arts education, and leadership. aarondworkin.com · www.creativeprocess.info

About the guestSandra L. Gibson's arts and culture training, teaching and practice over three decades have given her a unique understanding of partnership, creativity and collaboration. Gibson's professional experience began with her role as program representative for UCLA Extension's Department of the Arts, where she developed and managed 180-200 nationally recognized programs annually. Gibson later became Director, West Coast Operations at American Film Institute, where she also served Director, NEA's Independent Filmmaker Program and Director, Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies. Gibson's work as the executive director of the Long Beach Regional Arts Council in California developed her gifts for working with diverse cultural communities, individual artists and patrons of arts and culture. Gibson directed the city's first Cultural Masterplan and launched the first Smithsonian Institution Program Affiliation in the US with the City of Long Beach. In 1995 Gibson served on the steering committee that formed Americans for the Arts and as a founding board member, and was recruited for the position of executive vice president and COO at the organization in 1998. In 2000, she was appointed the fourth president and CEO of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, the leading service and advocacy organization for the presenting industry worldwide. Gibson realized the need for a more comprehensive assessment of the performing arts in the context of a rapidly changing world and partnered with the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to sponsor the first nationwide survey of the performing arts presenting field. Gibson engaged the association in new technologies and expanded its reach globally and across industry sectors, including partnerships with the leadership of Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes in Mexico; the French Embassy Cultural Services Division; the Netherlands Consulate and the Cultural Ministry of Colombia, among others. Gibson served as a Commissioner on the Culture Committee of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO from 2005-2009 and testified with cellist Yo-Yo Ma about the challenges with nonimmigrant visa processing before the House of Representatives Government Reform Committee in 2005. Gibson served on NEA's Music Creativity panel in July 2002, the Regional Partnership Agreements panel in February 2006, the State Partnerships Agreements panel in January 2009, and State Partnerships Stimulus funding panel in March 2009. In 2004 Gibson launched the Creative Campus Initiative with a landmark meeting of the American Assembly at Columbia University, and in 2007 established the Creative Campus Innovations Grant Program to support exemplary cross-campus, interdisciplinary projects that integrate the arts into the academy. Gibson also led the development of an eco-leadership forum that advances the goals and action agenda of Culture|Futures, an international collaboration of organizations and individuals in the nonprofit, for-profit, philanthropic, economic development, political and policy arenas who are shaping and delivering proactive support for the transition towards an Ecological Age by 2050.Gibson became an independent consultant in July 2011 and in 2012 formed Sandra L. Gibson and Associates, LLC, a consulting practice dedicated to advancing the arts, culture and education globally. Gibson serves as Executive Director of the Maryland Film Festival/Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland, as a Consulting Advisor to the DeVos Institute for Arts Leadership founded by Michael Kaiser at the University of Maryland, and as a Consulting Advisor to The Canales Project founded by opera singer Carla Dirlikov. From 2012-2018 Gibson served as the first executive director of the National China Garden Foundation in Washington, DC, overseeing the development, fundraising and construction design for a priority U.S.-China government initiative to establish the National China Garden, a 12-acre classical Chinese garden center in the historic U.S. National Arboretum. She has served as a consultant to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture, Northwoods Nijii Enterprise Corporation, Theatre Forward, and as an advisor to the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, as a consultant to the Smithsonian Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education and Access, and the National Museum of American History, as well as a Senior Artistic Advisor to the China International Performing Arts Fair, Guangzhou, China. Currently Gibson serves as President and Chair, Friends of the British Council, Board Member and Chair of the Artistic Committee of the Sphinx Organization, and as Vice Chair of the National Advisory board for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. An ethnomusicologist and musician with a Master's Degree in Music from Northwestern University, Gibson believes the arts are critical to personal, community and national well being, essential to an advanced democracy and vital to global cultural exchanges. She has worked tirelessly to raise dynamic conversations about the intrinsic value and impact of art and art making, their contributions to a high-quality education, to economic livelihood and to a historic legacy woven intricately into the very fabric of life.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeSNF ParkwayPhotography by Mike MorganTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Lydia Becker, former intern with Pegasus Early Music, joins us to discuss the experience of interning for a major arts organization, from the ins-and-outs of everyday business to the more memorable moments that led her toward the work she is doing today. Lydia shares some advice for students looking to intern with major ensembles, and talks about her experience moving from intern to employee for the same institution. Lydia Becker is an innovative violinist who is passionate about building a vibrant audience relationship through historical performance practices, artistic diversity, and effective arts administration. Her quest for authenticity in all areas of life has forged her eclectic career path. Lydia always loved Baroque music, but got swept into the exciting world of historical performance when she first met Christel Thielmann and Paul O'Dette at the Eastman School of Music as an undergraduate violinist. The freedom and creativity allowed in these older performance practices immediately sparked Lydia's passion for exploring new music from the past. Having earned three degrees in Violin Performance and Early Music with high distinction from the Eastman School of Music, Lydia is continuing her graduate studies in Historical Performance at the Juilliard School. Curiosity fuels Lydia's music-making; consequently, she strives for musical excellence in all musical styles and genres. Lydia has performed internationally in numerous festivals and concerts, sharing the stage with renowned artists, including Paul O'Dette, Monica Huggett, and Maxim Vengerov. She is a founding member of the Berwick Fiddle Consort, a historically-informed folk band; Luminaria, a multi-sensory watercolor-harp-violin duet; and the Kenaniah Project, an eclectic jazz-classical-folk chamber ensemble that presents sacred Christian music from a fresh perspective. Lydia is equally skilled as an arts administrator, and recently was the administrative manager for Pegasus Early Music and NYS Baroque for three years. Since 2017, Lydia has served as assistant to the orchestra director at the Boston Early Music Festival summer season, helping to coordinate the orchestra's logistics at one of the largest early music festivals in the world. Lydia is a Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Program fellow and earned a Certificate in Arts Leadership at the Eastman School of Music. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about Lydia, please visit her website.

Have you ever been to a sound bath or been curious about them? Have you ever thought about the power your voice has, not just through your words but its vibration as it moves through you? This week we're talking with Helane Marie Anderson who explains the benefits so well.  Helane is a transformational voice coach, singer, energy & sound healer, author, composer, multi-instrumentalist and teacher. Her book and voice program YOU ARE MEANT TO SING! 10 Steps to Unlock Your Inner Voice, combines her training and background into focused work with the voice. Helane regularly presents sound baths and guided meditations all throughout the Los Angeles area. She's developed the Sacral Sounds Sound Healing Training Program that is now available virtually as well as an Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship class at USC's Thornton School of Music and has recently created THE POWERFUL VOICE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE combining leadership & voice training, life coaching and more.Helane has produced three professional sound healing recordings and is releasing a new mantra-based album in the near future. She is a certified sound healing therapist, Integrative Cranio sacral therapist, Massage and polarity therapist and yoga instructor. Helane's deepest passion is to share her music and help aspiring singers, speakers and seekers get in touch with their voice and transform!To follow Helane:www.sacralsounds.comIG @ sacralsoundslaAlana Banana Links:Alana Banana on InstagramOur Youtube channel for kidsInspired Grownups Facebook GroupFree 3 Minute Reset

Ever wondered what a hospital would look like if it fully integrated the arts into patient care? Guest Shay Thornton Kulha is the manager of operations for the Center for Performing Arts Medicine, one of the most comprehensive arts in healthcare organizations in the country. She is also a professor of Arts in Health in the Master of Arts Leadership program at University of Houston. Listen, learn, and dream with us about the future of patient care in the US. Find out how you can create more joy with us! Subscribe FOR FREE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. No talent or experience necessary.

PART 2 - Do you lead or want to lead an arts initiative? Leadership can be fulfilling but it can also be overwhelming. In this episode, show host Lara leads an arts leadership panel with leaders in the arts industry. The panel was recorded live at the Nourish Conference hosted by Springs Dance Company in London, UK. The panel consists of international arts industry leaders: Cale MacLaren, Daniel 7, Lucinda Coleman, Ruth Hughes, Andrew and Lara Pilcher. - About Artist's House International - Lara Bianca Pilcher, the host of the Artist's House International Podcast (AHI), is an experienced show host and international speaker. Her career in the arts industry spans over 20 years. Artist's House International is a not-for-profit that uses the tool of creativity to help transform lives, form a global community, and capture the global voice of believer artists. AHI founders, Andrew and Lara Pilcher have been married for 15 years and have two awesome kids. -  We invite you to subscribe to this Podcast and share it with others! We invite you to support this Podcast by visiting Patreon - To find out more about AHI visit: artistshouseinternational.com Lara: www.larabiancapilcher.com Andrew: www.performerspt.com - ALL LINKS: LINKTREE linktr.ee/artistshouseinternational - Website: artistshouseinternational.com

Do you lead or want to lead an arts initiative? Leadership can be fulfilling but it can also be overwhelming. In this episode, show host Lara leads an arts leadership panel with leaders in the arts industry. The panel was recorded live at the Nourish Conference hosted by Springs Dance Company in London, UK. - About Artist's House International - Lara Bianca Pilcher, the host of the Artist's House International Podcast (AHI), is an experienced show host and international speaker. Her career in the arts industry spans over 20 years. Artist's House International is a not-for-profit that uses the tool of creativity to help transform lives, form a global community, and capture the global voice of believer artists. AHI founders, Andrew and Lara Pilcher have been married for 15 years and have two awesome kids. -  We invite you to subscribe to this Podcast and share it with others! We invite you to support this Podcast by visiting Patreon - To find out more about AHI visit: artistshouseinternational.com Lara: www.larabiancapilcher.com Andrew: www.performerspt.com - ALL LINKS: LINKTREE linktr.ee/artistshouseinternational - Website: artistshouseinternational.com