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In the News: September 2022

In the News: September 2022

In the past month, AI has been dominating arts news. As its role as a collaborator and partner in visual art projects grows in popularity, many question its ethics and even object to its use in the arts entirely. There’s no doubt of its benefit in certain contexts. For instance, in the area of cultural preservation projects, which may take humans much longer if unassisted by the technology. But, understandably so, there also seems to be a looming fear in the artist community that it will displace human artists. Many object to even calling AI-generated or AI-assisted art “art.” While the future is uncertain concerning the legality and ownership of such “artwork,” these conversations are important to have. And it is vital to stay informed on the various issues involving AI in art, both good and bad, to see how the law adapts.

In the News: August 2022

In the News: August 2022

It is that time of the year – work is starting to pick up and school is back in session. To mark the beginning of a new academic year, this month’s round up of news focuses on current events regarding arts education.

2021 Top 10 Most-Read Articles

2021 Top 10 Most-Read Articles

As we welcome 2022 for myriad reasons, be sure to catch up on what you missed in 2021 by reading out top 10 most read articles. Surprisingly (or not), while the last year continued to show interest in covid’s impact on technology and work, our readers were curious about a broad set of content — from NFTs to using technology to track dance. Which of these articles did you read, or miss?

Welcome to the 2021-2022 Year of AMT Lab!

Welcome to the 2021-2022 Year of AMT Lab!

We are busy kicking it back into high gear here at the Arts Management & Technology Laboratory, and I hope that you’ve enjoyed the steady stream of our summer content! My name is Liz, and I am thrilled to be taking on the role as Chief Editor of Research for 2021-2022. Lutie Rodriguez, last year’s Chief Editor, focused on the intersection of arts, technology, and policy, in addition to the ever-changing realities of the global pandemic. This year, we will investigate how arts organizations are using technology to adapt through Covid-19, as well as topics such as Climate Justice, Big Tech, Gaming, and the always-fascinating subjects of Blockchain and NFTs.

Throwback Thursday: Reimagining the Museum Experience

Throwback Thursday: Reimagining the Museum Experience

What will museums look like after the pandemic? As news about the Covid-19 vaccine makes us optimistic about returning to more in-person activities soon, we’re looking back to exciting innovations in museum experiences to provide some inspiration for museum re-openings and digital engagement.

AMT Lab in 2020: Our Top Posts and Podcasts of the Year

AMT Lab in 2020: Our Top Posts and Podcasts of the Year

Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror, we’re looking back at the posts that were most popular with our readers. Featured topics included music streaming, entertainment trends, and management tools for the arts sector. On the podcast side, our most popular episodes reflected the national trends: the need for racial equity and the effects of Covid-19 on the arts sector.