In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Luna Lu speaks with Erin Reilly about the future of immersive storytelling, the transition from the mobile era to the spatial era, and the evolving relationship between AI, audience engagement, and world-building. Drawing from her work at the Texas Immersive Institute, Erin discusses how immersive media is reshaping communication, education, and entertainment through VR, AR, mixed reality, and multi-sensory experiences. She also reflects on ethical questions surrounding AI, participatory storytelling, and how emerging creators can design more inclusive and audience-centered immersive worlds.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Hales Wilson speaks with Arthur Earnest about immersive storytelling, community-centered filmmaking, and the evolving role of technology in creative practice. Drawing on his experience producing 360-degree documentaries and educational media at North Carolina State University, Arthur reflects on how immersive tools such as VR and 360 video can preserve spaces, deepen audience engagement, and amplify everyday stories. He also discusses the importance of accessibility in the arts, the realities of independent creative work, and his perspective on AI as a tool that should support — rather than replace — human creativity and storytelling.
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 Technology in the Arts, Brad interviews Brett Jarvis, Technical Supervisor for THE RIDE, a multi-media, multi-discipline production that moves guests through midtown Manhattan on custom-built vehicles, while an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them. THE RIDE rolls out on September 16, 2010.
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In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad and David welcome Jeff Inscho to the Heinz College staff at Carnegie Mellon University and launch into a rowdy conversation featuring:
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Scribd allows you to easily turn any file—such as PDF, Word and PowerPoint—into a web document and connect with readers through their online community, social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, and search engines like Google.
In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Corwin Christie talks with Jeffrey Inscho, Director of Media and Public Relations for the Mattress Factory - a museum of contemporary installation art, about ways in which arts organizations can develop cost effective technology initiatives and partner with technology providers.
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Mattress Factory - Friendship v2.0
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In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Amelia Northrup interviews Justin Heideman, New Media Designer at the Walker Art Center, about recent online projects that have propelled the Walker into the forefront of art organizations engaging their audiences through social media.
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Also in this episode, Corwin Christie catches up with Patron Technology president Gene Carr to talk about e-mail marketing strategies for arts organizations.
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In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad chats with the Center for Arts Management and Technology's executive director David Dombrosky and marketing and research assistant Pat Germann about the results of the 2009 Ticketing Software Satisfaction Survey (PDF).
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David: ARTSblog Green Papers Pat: Puppeteers Unite
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In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad chats with CAMT's executive director David Dombrosky and CAMT's web and social media assistant Amelia Northrup about Google Wave, Google Buzz and the iPad.
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In this episode of Technology in the Arts, David interviews Marc Kirschner, the founder and General Manager of TenduTV, which delivers high-quality concert dance, documentaries, original programming and screendance to over 20 million US televisions, and to every household with a broadband internet connection.
TenduTV is making a special announcement today at the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference in New York City.
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In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad interviews Hannah Leatherbury.
Hannah is the E-Services Manager for Southern Arts Federation (SAF) and the project lead for ArtsReady, is a forthcoming, web-based, continuity planning application for performing arts organizations. The Andrew Mellon Foundation is providing funding and support for this project.
ArtsReady uses the definition of "continuity planning" provided by SAF's project collaborators at the Office of Continuity Planning at the University of California – Berkeley: Putting in place NOW the things that will enable us to continue serving our constituents and maintain our viability following a catastrophic event of any size or type.
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Look out behind you... it's Friday the 13th! In honor of the frightening day, Brad and Jason take a bone-chilling look at some of the SCARIEST TECHNOLOGIES EVER!
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Jason... is lame and has no cool sites this week. He promises to bring you two next month.
Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to podcast@technologyinthearts.org.
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Happy holidays, everyone! This episode features a discussion of Twitter and Net Neutrality. Use the following handy-dandy links to follow along:
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Brad: UnderwaterSculpture.com Jason: Muppets on YouTube
We'll be taking a short hiatus for the holidays, but we'll return in January with more arts and technology goodness!
Again, special thanks to composer and sound designer Joseph Fosco for providing our new theme song. Learn about Joseph and his work at www.JosephFosco.com.
Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to podcast@technologyinthearts.org.
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