CRM integration is the process of using various technologies to “connect” multiple systems so they can pass data back and forth. Among all the possible systems to be integrated, social media could be one of the most informative ones.
Never Tried VR? Neither Had Our Writer. What is it Really Like for a First Time User?
If you are creating a VR experience for your institution there is a reasonable chance it will be your guest’s first VR experience. Crafting an experience that is intuitive, has a well designed introduction, and an appropriate time to readjust to the “real” world afterwards can help make their first experience a great one.
Playing with Reality in the Performing Arts: AR, VR, and MR
Immersive Experiences (AR, VR, and mixed reality) are emerging in the performing arts world. Let’s take a close look to gain a better understanding of the reasons why performing arts organizations implement these kinds of technology and discover whether it was worth the investment at this time in the technology’s development.
Using AI Powered Art to Increase Social Equity
What if we, as artists, could learn to use AI to remove the barriers between gender, race, and social status? Here are 3 takeaways for arts managers to consider when thinking of how to better engage audiences and communities within their institutions through AI.
Image Credit: Dinkins, Stephanie. "Project al-Khwarizmi (PAK)." Dinkins Studio. https://www.stephaniedinkins.com/project-al-khwarizmi.html.
Considering Biases in AI and the role of the Arts
12 Podcasts to Bring the Arts to Your Playlist
Podcasts aren’t just for news and politics anymore. Arts and culture podcasts represent a small but growing niche in the field as an engaging channel for sharing stories, exploring industry trends, and offering a behind-the-scenes perspective into the different arts disciplines. For managers keen on adding more arts and culture content to their playlists and seeing how other arts organizations are leveraging the podcast medium, here’s a list of shows to check out.
Internet2, It's Simpler than it Seems
Physical and Digital Conservation Planning for Art in Exterior Spaces
One of the most challenging aspects of publicly exhibited works is their conservation, both in the physical and digital sense. One of the most challenging aspects of publicly exhibited works is their conservation. These works are often forced to directly withstand the elements, but also must be protected from graffiti and defacement. There have been examples of conservation issues forcing a public art office to remove an artwork, and Danielle Brazell from the Office of Cultural Affairs in LA described having to de-accession a work that could not be salvaged due to weather-related damage. The Cambridge Arts Council has worked to develop a streamlined system to mitigate problems with a pre-emptive strategy.
A Quick Roundup of January News & Social Media Updates
Three Questions to Ask Before Moving to a Blockchain Powered System - Blockchain Explained: Part 3 of 3.
There are many important questions an organization must ask itself before implementing a blockchain system. Three questions are especially salient for nonprofits.
Hot Tips for Enhancing Museum Accessibility
Are you considering implementing new programs, technology, or resources to enhance visitor experience for differently abled patrons? If your answer is yes, there are a few key points to remember: respect the community you are serving; ensure the changes are mission oriented; confirm ADA compliance; and install measurable methods of evaluation.
Image Credit: Jil Wright
Consumers Spent Big This Holiday Season - What and How Did They Buy, and What May Capture Their Attention Next?
There are a lot of options for how people may choose to allocate their time, attention, and financial resources. To an extent there is competition in the cultural sector between museums, theaters, and other similar organizations, but external options, such as other forms of entertainment or educational technology, present a plethora of choices for the consumer. With that in mind, as we start the year let’s take a brief scan of what was hot in the tech world through the 2018 holiday season, and what appears to be on the horizon.
Happy Holidays from AMT-Lab!
As we wrap up 2018, we want to take a moment to thank our AMT-Lab readers and contributors for another great year of all things arts, management, and technology. We will be taking a short break to celebrate the holiday season, but we will be back after the New Year. In the meantime, be sure to follow the AMT-Lab Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages for “sweet” updates and posts on some of our favorite past articles.
Have a safe and happy holiday season. We’ll see you next year!
The AMT-Lab Staff
Wading Into Live Streaming with Facebook Live
Live streaming has become a popular trend for performing arts organizations, and many have turned to Facebook to broadcast their shows. Many organizations may find it beneficial to start their live streaming journey with Facebook Live, continue to use the platform for events that are likely to attract a lot of Facebook users, and invest in higher quality live streaming services as they grow.
Evaluating the Museum App: CMOA Case Study
In spring of 2017 AMT Lab contributor Kara Post created a Museum App blueprint that establishes a set of standards to consider when designing or evaluating a museum application for the enhancement of the visitor’s experience. This framework is applied to the CMOA Gallery Guide
Top 7 Technology Innovations to Watch in 2019
The Evolving Fusion of AR, Public Art, and Virtual Public Space
Public art in commercial and recreational structures is a means to bring communities together and directly connect people with the physical space around them. Typically, public art is presented in the form of murals, sculptures, architecture, and environmental art. In addition to social bridging, public artworks can serve as identity-markers for particular locations, mediums to express distinct points of view, and vehicles to inspire personal and social change.
4 Ways to Increase Accessibility for Low-Vision and Blind Patrons in Art Museums
Technical innovations are increasing opportunities for patrons who have low or no vision to engage with the arts. There are four dominant approaches for serving these members of the community: seeing through touch tours, beacon technology, audio description, and applications on personal devices.
Image credit: National Park Service
Internet2: A Faster Internet for Live Streaming and Music Education
Artificial Intelligence In Museums: Chatbots, Social Analytics, and More!
Artificial Intelligence is opening up a new world of possibilities for arts organizations in terms of programmatic offerings, guest services, and management. A recent convening of the American Alliance of Museums, hosted by the Perez Art Museum Miami, and sponsored by The Knight Foundation and Alley Interactive, brought together museum professionals, technologists, and futurists to discuss how AI is, and can be used in museums.