Podcast, Art Meets Tech, Artificial Intelligence
Yao Pei
A Future View of Virtual and Surround ...

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.

A Future View of Virtual and Surround Experiences: an Interview with Arthur Earnest
Podcast, Art Meets Tech, Media
Yao Pei
Storytelling and Immersive Media: An Interview ...

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.

Storytelling and Immersive Media: An Interview with Eric Williams
Podcast, Art Meets Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Futures, Media
Yao Pei
Analog art in a digital world: An interview ...

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.

Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell
Artificial Intelligence, Podcast, Digital Futures, Art Meets Tech
Yao Pei
Beyond Learning Outcomes: Marti Louw talks ...

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.

Beyond Learning Outcomes: Marti Louw talks about Designing for the Human Experience
Podcast, Art Meets Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Entertainment
Yao Pei
How Can Creatives Manage a World with AI

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.

How Can Creatives Manage a World with AI

Interview

ArtStack: the Social Platform for Discovering Art through People

ArtStack, one of the newest social platforms for the visual arts, is growing in popularity all over the word. I spoke (Q) with Ezra Konvitz (K), co-founder of Artstack, to find out how it differentiates from other widely popular image-sharing platforms, such as Pinterest, and how arts professionals can benefit from it. ArtStack celebrates the process of discovering artwork in a truly empowering way for each user. But what makes ArtStack uniquely different from other platforms, like Pinterest, is the composition and intentions of its population.

Technology in Art and Arts Organizations: Interview with Fifth House Ensemble

Integrating technology, on any level, can be daunting for arts organizations. There are valid trepidations concerning cost and time commitments, and generally a change resistance culture. You won’t find that attitude with Melissa Snoza and the staff of Fifth House Ensemble.

Take Off Your Fundraiser Hat! Kickstarter Tips with Stephanie Pereira

For those of you keeping score at home, Technology In The Arts is a research initiative by the Master of Arts Management Program at Carnegie Mellon University. This gives us access to a pretty awesome speaker series. Last Friday Stephanie Pereira, the Art Program Director of Kickstarter, stopped by and gave an amazing talk. We opened this week with a great discussion from Sean on our Kickstarter panel – and you can watch the entire talk here! It’s about an hour long, so here’s a cheat sheet on how best to useKickstarter based on the talk (and a few questions I managed to sneak in after!)

Part 1: Introducing Lori Byrd Phillips, Wikipedian in Residence.

Last week, I brought you QRpedia; one of the UK’s most innovative technologies, quickly gaining popularity in museums worldwide. This week, I’m pleased to present to you Lori Byrd Phillips, Wikipedian in Residence and Web Content Specialist at the Children’s Museum of IndianapolisAND the US Cultural Partnerships Coordinator for the Wikimedia Foundation. Impressive. Who is she? What does she do? WHAT'S A WIKIPEDIAN IN RESIDENCE? Should your museum consider one?

Part Two Talking about the Virtual Pillow

Ella Baff, Artistic and Executive Director of Jacob’s Pillow visited Carnegie Mellon on Tuesday February 28.  The following addendum to last week’s blog post is a result of online conversations with Jacob's Pillow General Manager Connie Chin. Andre Bouchard:  Could you talk about the development process of the Virtual Pillow? How did you decide what features to put in? How did the process unfold?

Part 1 Talking about the Virtual Pillow: Ella Baff, Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

This interview with Ella Baff, Executive and Artistic Director of the Jacob’s Pillow Festival, took place on Friday, February 17th.  Ella Baff will be speaking at Carnegie Mellon University on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 as part of the Masters in Arts Management Speaker Series.