In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Luna Lu speak with Eric Williams about the evolution of storytelling across emerging media, including VR, AR, and immersive experiences. Drawing on his work in cinematic virtual reality and the Cine-VR Lab, Eric explores how creators must adapt their narratives to different mediums, how immersive storytelling reshapes audience engagement and emotional connection, and how tools like AI are being integrated into creative workflows. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right medium for each story and reflects on the future of storytelling as both a technological and deeply human practice.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Hales Wilson speaks with Sean Hallowell about building a hybrid analog–digital artistic practice, the creative potential of obsolete media technologies, and the evolving role of AI in music and visual art. Drawing on his background in music theory, handmade circuitry, and immersive audiovisual performance, Sean reflects on the value of constraints in artistic creation, the cultural significance of analog media, and the importance of preserving human expression in an increasingly automated creative landscape.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Hales Wilson speaks with Marti Louw, design-based researcher and co-director of Learning Sciences for Innovators, about the intersection of learning sciences, educational technology, and human-centered design. Drawing on her background in media, museums, and interaction design, Marti discusses how interdisciplinary approaches shape learning experiences, the challenges of scaling EdTech globally, and the importance of cultural relevance in educational innovation. She also reflects on the emerging role of AI in education, emphasizing the need for careful, research-driven implementation to ensure equitable and meaningful learning outcomes.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Cara Flanery speaks with Kevin Stein, principal and co-founder of Signal Path Immersive, about how AI is transforming the entertainment industry, creative workflows, and authorship in the arts. Drawing on his experience across traditional media and emerging technology, Kevin reflects on AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human creativity, discusses the operational changes AI is bringing to Hollywood, and offers thoughtful advice for artists navigating an increasingly AI-driven creative landscape.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Samantha Childers and Luna Lu speak with Emmy-nominated director and librettist Crystal Manich about her international career across opera, theater, and Cirque du Soleil, the development of her new opera Time to Act, and how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping creative work in the arts. Crystal reflects on storytelling in opera, directing large-scale productions around the world, and the importance of preserving human creativity while responsibly integrating AI as a tool for research, organization, and artistic production.
AMT Lab contributor Jackie Shimshoni interviewed Nina Barbuto to find out her favorite phone apps. Nina is the Founder and Director of Assemble, a community space for arts and technology in Pittsburgh, PA. Click here to read the full interview.
