As I begin my work as the incoming Chief Editor of the Arts Management and Technology Lab (AMT Lab), I want to introduce myself. My name is Samantha Sonnet, and after serving as the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for AMT Lab throughout the past year, I am excited to embark on this new journey as we continue to research and report on innovation in the world of arts and tech. I will continue the excellent work of our previous Chief Editor, Rachel Broughton, who focused content on emerging technologies in arts and entertainment, digital equity, digital museum studies, and emergent tech & social justice topics.

I am personally passionate about everything in the arts sector. I am fascinated by the intersection of arts and technology, especially topics such as social media, museum studies, UX design, and anything artificial intelligence. As I look forward to the upcoming year, I want to highlight a few topics that will serve as research areas that we feel are important to dive deeper into to expand our offerings to their fullest potential:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Intersection of Technology and Climate and Social Justice

• NFTs and Blockchain

• Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality

• Technology in Theatre, Museums, & the Performing Arts

• User Experience/User Interface Design

• Digital Marketing

• Social Media

• Tools for Nonprofit Organizations

If you would like to know more about me, you can listen to my previously recorded podcasts:

• Identity, Ethics, and Voice in AI with Dorothy Santos

• Let’s Talk: Digitization and UX Design In Museums

Read my previous work:

• Spatial.io and It’s Capabilities: Featuring Artist Randall Coleman

• Canva Pro Review: Beginner-Friendly Design

• TikTok: Opportunity and Risk

• TikTok Testimonies

• Audience Retention via UX Design in Museums 

• 2022 UX Design in Museums: How Are “Innovative” Exhibits Driving Attendance?

• In The News: Summer 2023 & Upcoming Summer Break

Or, feel free to read my bio on AMT Lab or LinkedIn!