Arts Management and Technology Laboratory
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This monthly podcast explores the intersection of technology and arts management through interviews, product reviews, humorous dialogue, and more! The Technology in the Arts podcast is produced by the Arts Management and Technology Lab, a research center of the Master of Arts Management program in Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. The AMT Lab staff currently includes Dr. Brett Crawford (Executive Director), Lutie Rodriguez (Chief Editor of Research), Angela Johnson (Podcast Producer), B Crittenden (Technology and Interactive Content Manager), and Devyn Hinkle (Social Media and Marketing Manager).
Episodes
- A Future View of Virtual and Surround Experience: An Interview with Arthur Earnest
Show Notes Arthur Earnest - LinkedIn Arthur Earnest - Instagram Arthur Earnest - Blog
- Storytelling and Immersive Media: An Interview With Eric Williams
Show Notes Eric R. Williams Eric Williams - LinkedIn Cine-VR - Williams On Story Virtual Reality Cinema (or cine-VR) Sona Festival
- Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell
Show Notes Sean Hallowell's Website Sean Hallowell's Instagram
- Beyond Learning Outcomes: Marti Louw talks about Designing for the Human Experience
Show Notes Marti Louw - IDeATe Marti Louw - Google Scholar
- How Can Creatives Manage a World with AI
Show Notes Kevin Stein Kevin Stein's Blog A Guide to Which AI to Use in the Agentic Era Instant Insights: The Trust Insights RACE AI Framework Creative Machines by Maya Ackerman Who Owns The Future? by Jaron Lanier The Human Test by Ron Fo…
- Crystal Manich: Artistry, Opera, and Grandiosity
Show Notes Crystal Manich Crystal Manich - Instagram Crystal Manich - IMDb Crystal Manich - YouTube Laura Kaminsky Time to Act Documentary
- From Dystopia to Utopia, an interview with Sarah Turner, New Media artist
Show Notes Sarah Turner: Website Sarah Turner: YouTube Sarah Turner: @sarahsarahturnerturner2 But...You're A Dolphin! Lecture with Sean Hallowell and Sarah Turner Projection Portals: Live Video Machine in the Hall of Architecture
- Free Press, Bad Press, and the Muscogee Nation: A Conversation with Filmmakers
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, host Luna Lu speaks with Bad Press co-directors Rebecca Lansberry-Baker and Joe Peeler, alongside journalist and film subject Angel Ellis, about the making of their Sundance 2023 a…
- The Algorithms in Your Ears: Looking Into the making of your music feeds
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Samantha Childers explores why so many songs recommended by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music sound strikingly similar. She breaks down…
- Ludus: a Ticket Selling Platform Changing the Game
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Andrew Wolverton and Zachary Collins explore how arts-focused technology can transform nonprofit ticketing and operations, tracing Ludus's journey from a side project for a single…
- Michael Cioni on Ingenuity and the Future of Entertainment
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Alexann Sharp and Cara Flanery sit down with four-time Emmy-winning innovator Michael Cioni to unpack how technology and creativity converge in modern media workflows. Cioni introd…
- The Art of Language: Daniel Temkin Reveals The Inner Workings of Esolangs
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Daniel Temkin and Luna Lu discussed the artistic possibilities of code, focusing on esoteric programming languages (esolangs) and how they can function as a medium for art and huma…
- Politics and Portrayal: The Impact of AI and Our Lives
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Melida Hernandez and Christine Rivera dive into the intersections of technology, identity, and representation in digital spaces and media. Melida explores how AI-based recognition…
- The Future of Technology in the Performing Arts: VR versus Broadcast
Alexann Sharp and Lehan Xu discuss the impact of technology on performance industries, particularly VR concerts and broadcast theater. They note that COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of VR concerts, initially by smaller artists due to cos…
- Ethics, AI, and Sustainability in the Arts
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Hannah Brainard and Anuja Uppuluri explore two significant threats to artists and cultural institutions: the ethical and legal implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifi…
- Digital Marketing in the Age of AI: Insights From Grapeseed Media's Bill Updegraff
In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford of the Arts Management and interviews Bill Updegraff , founder and CEO of Grapeseed Media , a programmatic digital advertising firm. Grapeseed Media, established in 2013, has g…
- The Impacts of Big Data and AI on the Arts, Our Culture and Society
What are the implications of AI and algorithmic governance on culture and creative industries? To answer these and other questions, the Arts Management and Technology Laboratory gathered a panel of experts on campus at Carnegie Mellon Univ…
- Cinematic VR for Public Service with Eric Williams and Jordan Herron
Eric R. Williams is a Professor at Ohio University and the director of the cinematic virtual reality (Cine-VR) initiatives at the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab. His work spans award-winning film, television, and interactive…
- Crafting Immersive Art with Amber Johnson at SONA Festival
Amber Johnson is an Associate Professor of Simulation and Game Development at Wake Tech Community College. She has worked in the game industry as an artist and level designer since 2007. She began teaching at Wake Tech in 2014, developing…
- DAF Strategies and Community Funds - A Talk with CharityVest
Donor advised funds - what are they? How are they being used? And what innovations are these peculiar giving vehicles introducing to the field of philanthropy? In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Lead Research Ian Hawthorne sits down with…
- Let's Talk: SXSW Shake-Up and the Future of Festivals
A shocking headline about SXSW's music portion set the internet buzzing. Are big festivals on the decline, or are they simply evolving? Tune in as we break down the changes. See more at amt-lab.org
- Building Embodied Experience in the Arts and Design with Stephen Neely
In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Dr. Stephen Neely, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music, discusses eurhythmics, a century-old practice focusing on the bodily engagement of music, and extends these princi…
- Let's Talk: Streaming 2.0, the Music Industry, and Culture Shifts
How will Spotify's new "Streaming 2.0" deal with Universal Music Group reshape the music industry? How have music streaming platforms impacted culture and its artists? In this "Let's Talk" episode of AMT Lab's Tech in the Arts podcast, Pod…
- Let's Talk: Tech Disruptions and New Policies in the Media Industry
As we step into a new year and new presidential administration, the media and technology landscape faces some significant shifts. While AI companies partner with major media outlets to train their models, social media platforms make change…
- Let's Talk: Makers, Buyers, and AI in the Marketplace
What are the latest AI-powered tools transforming the market for art and cultural goods? In this Let's Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts podcast, AMT Lab's Executive Director, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, and Lead Researcher, Ian Hawthorn…
- Nonprofit Financial Management Software with Stewart Urist
In this episode of Tech in the Arts, AMT Lab Lead Researcher Ian Hawthorne sits down with Stewart Urist, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, to discuss their transition to Sage Intacct, a cloud-based financial management soft…
- Navigating Media, Legal Tech, and Public Service with Keith Eich
In this episode of the Tech in the Arts podcast, Keith Eich shares insights from his career journey with AMT Lab's Technology Manager, Jinghong Gong, exploring his experience at NBCUniversal, the founding of Hulu, and his transition from m…
- Let's Talk: AI Policy and Artist Advocacy
What happened to the AI bill SB-1047? And how can artists advocate for themselves amid technological changes? In this Let's Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts Podcast, AMT Lab's Chief Editor of Research, Hannah Brainard, and Lead Researc…
- Donor Management Systems with Karen Graham
In this episode of Tech in the Arts podcast, nonprofit technology consultant Karen Graham shares insights from her research with AMT Lab's Executive Director and Publisher, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, on how organizations choose, evaluate,…
- What are You Giving Permission For?
How is your data being used? And what policies are in place to protect you? In this Let's Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts Podcast, AMT Lab's Executive Director and Publisher, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, and Chief Editor of Research, Ha…
- Christie's Art + Tech Recap with Jessica Bowser Acrie
In the first episode of the 2024-2025 season of Tech in the Arts, hear from Jessica Bowser Acrie, the director of the Arts Management and Public Management programs at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. Having recently attended th…
- Documentary Filmmaking & Community Storytelling with Roopa Gogineni
Roopa Gogineni is a photographer, an award-winning filmmaker, and a photojournalist from West Virginia now based between Paris and Atlanta. In this episode Roopa Gogineni talks with AMTLab Podcast Producer, Jabrenee Hussie, about photojour…
- Art and Land Conservation with Haley Mellin
In this podcast, artist and land conservationist Haley Mellin talks with the Arts Management and Technology Lab at Carnegie Mellon University about actions artists and arts organizations of all sizes can take to measure their climate impac…
- Crafting a Sustainable Future in Museums with Rachel Rearick
In this episode of the the Art + Climate series, Contemporary Craft Executive Director Rachel Rearick talks with AMT Lab Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard about their recent exhibition, Climate Awakening: Crafting a Sustainable Future, which…
- Broadway Green Alliance: Molly Braverman Talks About Making It Easy To Make The Better Choice
In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, join AMT Lab's Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard and Social Media and Marketing Manager Ashley Offman in conversation with Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway…
- Circular Design On and Off the Stage with Sandra Goldmark
In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, hear from Sandra Goldmark , an Associate Professor in Theatre at Barnard College and the Senior Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Engagement at the Columbia Cl…
- Building a Fan-Based Climate Movement with Planet Reimagined
Can concerts mobilize music fans to climate action? From signing a petition or voting, to participating in a protest - what actions are fans most likely to take when their favorite artists ask them to? Over the last year, Planet Reimagined…
- COP28 Takeaways for Cultural Institutions - A conversation with Jennifer Torrance
In the second episode of AMT Lab's Art + Climate podcast series, the conversation continues with Jennifer Torrance, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ' Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) Coordinator. In this episode, she talks…
- Youth Climate Engagement with Phipps Conservatory's Jennifer Torrance
Kicking off AMT Lab's Art + Climate series, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Torrance discusses her work supporting a space for youth climate engagement. Phipps' Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) resources and empo…
- The Art&&Code Series Wrap Up Show: Behind the Scenes
Get a behind the scenes look at the Art && Code podcast series. In this wrap-up episode, AMT Lab's Podcast Producer Jabrenee Hussie, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Ashley Offman, and Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard discuss key take…
- Revisiting Real-Time Video Mixing with VJ David Lublin
In the fifth episode of the Art&&Code podcast series AMT Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard, talks with David Lublin, a video artist, programmer, and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. Lublin is the co-owner of VIDVOX, a software company speci…
- Open-Source Software for Live-Coding Visuals with Hydra's Olivia Jack
Olivia Jack is a programmer and artist who works frequently with open-source software, cartography, live coding, and experimental interfaces. In this episode of the Art && Code Podcast series, Jack talks with AMT Lab Lead Researcher Hannah…
- Live-Coding, Performance, and Computational Art with Char Stiles
In the third episode of the Art&&Code podcast series AMT Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard, talks with Char Stiles, a computational artist, educator and programmer based in Brooklyn, NY. Stiles works creatively in the lower levels of graphi…
- Meet 2/3 of Codie: A Live-Coding Trio Making Music and Visuals
For the second episode of AMT Lab's Art && Code series, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Ashley Offman talks with Sarah Groff Hennigh-Palermo and Dr. Kate Sicchio , two-thirds of the live coding trio known as Codie. Sarah and Kate di…
- Meet the Creators of SudoMagic: Zoe Sandoval & Matthew Ragan
AMTLab Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard talks with Zoey Sandoval and Matthew Ragan , the creators of SudoMagic , a design and software development studio, which focuses on immersive experiences. In this podcast, Sandoval and Ragan share ho…
- Software for Real-Time Video Mixing with VJ David Lublin
AMT Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard talks with David Lublin, a video artist, programmer, and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. Lublin is the co-owner of VIDVOX, a software company specializing in tools for real-time video mixing. In this p…
- Experiential Marketing and Immersive User Experience with Garrett Brooks
AMT Lab Chief Editor, Samantha Sonnet, and Garrett Brooks, Creative Director of MAS, discuss all things experiential marketing. With over 10 years in experiential marketing, Garrett has been a part of projects for clients such as YouTube,…
- Let's Talk: Lawsuits and Social Media Battles
AMT Lab Chief Editor, Samantha Sonnet, and Executive Director, Brett Crawford, discuss the current Google antitrust lawsuit and potential social media alternatives for arts organizations looking to expand their outreach and platform partic…
- Digital Equity and Inclusion: Arts Help to Understand How We Matter
In this episode of our Let's Talk podcast, host Natalie Larsen talks with Lauren Miller about the intersection of technology and the digital ecosystem with diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) in the arts for digital maki…
- Digital Streaming For Arts Organizations: Who It Continues To Serve
In this episode of our Let's Talk podcast, host Maraika Lumholdt talks with B Crittenden, Manager of Corporate Support at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra about how live streaming changed the arts world during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and…