Exhibitions, Sustainability
Hannah Brainard
Crafting a Sustainable Future in Museums with ...

In this episode of the Art + Climate series, Contemporary Craft Executive Director Rachel Rearick talks with AMT Lab Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard about their recent exhibition, Climate Awakening: Crafting a Sustainable Future, which explored the human impacts on climate change. They discuss how art can be used as a catalyst for conversation, opening the door for intentional community engagement.  

Contemporary Craft is a visual arts organization in Pittsburgh, which fosters the use of traditional craft materials such as ceramic, fiber, glass, metal and wood to make art. Through their exhibitions, studio and store, they honor the history and heritage of craft, while showcasing modern, exploratory work.

Crafting a Sustainable Future in Museums with Rachel Rearick
Sustainability, Entertainment
AMT Lab Staff
Broadway Green Alliance: Molly Braverman Talks ...

In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, join AMT Lab's Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard and Social Media and Marketing Manager Ashley Offman in conversation with Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway Green Alliance. Molly has worked as a Stage Manager on Broadway, national tours, and regionally, having spent three years on the road with the National Tour of Wicked and continuing to serve as a substitute Stage Manager on Wicked and Hamilton. Molly shares how her work at the Broadway Green Alliance has allowed each member of cast and creative team to be an agent of change in a way that fits their show's needs, how sustainability branches out beyond the environment, and the first step that every organization should take in their sustainability journey.

Broadway Green Alliance: Molly Braverman Talks About Making It Easy To Make The Better Choice
Sustainability, Entertainment
Hannah Brainard
Circular Design On and Off the Stage with ...

In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, hear from Sandra Goldmark, an Associate Professor in Theatre at Barnard College and the Senior Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Engagement at the Columbia Climate School. A professor, designer, and entrepreneur, Sandra’s work focuses on the circular economy and regenerative climate strategy. She is the founder of Fixup, a New York City-based pop-up repair shop, and the co-creator of the Sustainable Production Toolkit for performing arts organizations. 

Circular Design On and Off the Stage with Sandra Goldmark
Sustainability, Art Meets Tech
Hannah Brainard
Building a Fan-Based Climate Movement with ...

Can concerts mobilize music fans to climate action? From signing a petition or voting, to participating in a protest - what actions are fans most likely to take when their favorite artists ask them to? Over the last year, Planet Reimagined’s Climate Active Fellows, Caleb Johnson and Li-Ya Mar have been tackling these questions through their project “Amplify: How to Build a Fan-Based Climate Movement.” In this podcast, Caleb and Li-Ya talk with AMT Lab Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard about their research process, sharing some key findings and next steps. 

Building a Fan-Based Climate Movement with Planet Reimagined
Education, Interview, Podcast, Sustainability
Hannah Brainard
COP28 Takeaways for Cultural Institutions — A ...

In the second episode of AMT Lab’s Art + Climate podcast series, the conversation continues with Jennifer Torrance, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) Coordinator. 

In this episode, she talks about her experience attending the recent United Nations Climate Conference, or COP28, with YCAC leader and University of Pittsburgh senior, Anna Bagwell. Though attending a COP conference may be “like trying to drink from a firehose,” Torrance unpacks what a day might look like - from meeting with your observer constituency group and sitting in on negotiations, to networking and other sessions.

COP28 Takeaways for Cultural Institutions — A Conversation with Jennifer Torrance

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Technology in the Arts #15

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Podcast - Technology in the Arts #15 In our most recent podcast, Brad and Jason discuss RSS feeds, Web 2.0 - and 3.0! - and busking as art.

Use the following handy-dandy links to follow along with the episode:

Yahoo! Pipes - Very cool multi-RSS tool

MySpace Demise? - An article about the death of social networking

'Pearls Before Breakfast' - Is it wrong to ignore subway musicians when you're sleepy?

Search by Humming - Search for a song by humming into your computer's microphone

Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to podcast@technologyinthearts.org.

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Technology in the Arts #14

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Podcast - Technology in the Arts #14 In our most recent podcast, Brad and Jason discuss London theatre. (Notice the classy "re" spelling of the word "theatre" in honor of our friends across the pond.)

Use the following handy-dandy links to follow along with the episode:

Equus - Publicity site for the current London production of Equus

Punchdrunk - Phenomenal London-based theater company

Threadless - Submit your own t-shirt design for a chance to have it printed

Tiny Showcase - Browse and purchase limited edition artwork

Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to podcast@technologyinthearts.org.

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Technology in the Arts #11

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Podcast - Technology in the Arts #11 In our most recent podcast, Brad and Jason discuss online exhibitions, wikis and Bruce Willis movies that may be coming to a PBS tote bag near you.

Use the following links to follow along with the episode:

MOMA - The Museum of Modern Art Museum of London - Prints available for purchase Wikipedia - Online wiki-driven info center Moviebeam - Never leave the house again, fatty Twink.net - Electronic music composed using toy pianos threequestionmarks.com - Vibrant photography (some images are for adult eyes)

Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to podcast@technologyinthearts.org.