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October 23, 2025
Review, Gamification, Theater
Hales Wilson
Free to Play: A Live Video Game Performance

Free To Play: A Live Video Game Performance redefines interactive theatre by merging live performance with real-time gameplay. Supported by the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, the production explores how digital platforms, gamification, and audience participation reshape creative agency and engagement in contemporary performance.

Free to Play: A Live Video Game Performance
August 28, 2025
entertainment, Review
Taylor Lien
Time and Trauma: How "The Bear" Season 4 ...

The Bear’s season 4 faces criticism for moving too slowly, but this review argues why the slow pacing is essential to the show’s exploration of trauma and the healing process. By analyzing key episodes, such as Sydney getting her hair done and the big fight at the end, this article explains how the show focuses on teamwork rather than individual genius. The analysis covers the season’s most impactful moments and states why patience in storytelling matters for representing what real recovery looks like.

Time and Trauma: How "The Bear" Season 4 Perfects the Art of Patience
June 19, 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Multi-Media, Review, entertainment
Brett Ashley Crawford, Ph.D.
AI Transcription for Podcasts: Otter.ai and ...

AMT Lab has been using Descript and Otter.ai for many years. Both have matured and created unique value propositions for creators, artists, and arts organizations. The following offers a summary of the tools and uses from a podcasting point of view. However, they have other valuable business uses that are easy to see. Selecting the best tool for your use will be dependent on budget and intended projects.

AI Transcription for Podcasts: Otter.ai and Descript
May 26, 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology
Samantha Sonnet
Bria.AI: The Fight for Fairness

As AI companies face widespread criticism for  training models with unlicensed other content, Bria.ai reimagines generative AI with artists rights at the forefront. Learn more about how this startup is sourcing licensed content, tracking how specific images influence outputs, and compensating creators for their work.

Bria.AI: The Fight for Fairness
April 18, 2025
Sustainability, Review, Museums
Hannah Brainard
Green Museums Summit: Learning from the Past ...

MuseumNext’s virtual Green Museums Summit took place on February 26 and 27, 2025, featuring speakers from institutions worldwide. Each shared their unique approach to addressing climate change, whether through their facility, day-to-day operations, or programming. Hannah Brainard, AMT Lab’s Chief Editor, shares key themes and takeaways from the conference. 

Green Museums Summit: Learning from the Past and Planning for the Future
Annesha Ganguly
October 4, 2017
Review

Bill Shannon: Dancing With Four Feet And Two Faces

Annesha Ganguly
October 4, 2017
Review
Bill Shannon: Dancing With Four Feet And Two Faces

Bill Shannon lectured at the Frank-Ratchye Studio for Creative inquiry in September. In this post, Annesha reviews his style of dance which uses technology and other props to re-frame the audiences' perspective. 

Source: https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/208810652_1280x944.jpg

Tagged: Dance, review, public art, Audience Engagement

Comment
Lesly Ceballos
September 26, 2017
Review

RESISTBOT: How-to Advocate by Text-Message

Lesly Ceballos
September 26, 2017
Review
RESISTBOT: How-to Advocate by Text-Message

Contacting your elected officials has never been so easy! Check out our review of Resistbot.

Source: https://pixabay.com/en/smartphone-new-york-nyc-1020198/

Tagged: Advocacy, Mobile Technology

1 Comment
Kathleen Grennan
September 5, 2017
Review

Master Your Touring Experience with "Master Tour"

Kathleen Grennan
September 5, 2017
Review
Master Your Touring Experience with "Master Tour"

Want to make your life on the road so much easier? Check out our review of Master Tour. 

Source: https://www.eventric.com/products/master-tour/

Tagged: touring, review, app review, UX review

2 Comments
Jess Bergson
April 6, 2017
Review

Tech to Improve Inclusive Hiring Communications

Jess Bergson
April 6, 2017
Review
Tech to Improve Inclusive Hiring Communications

Want to fill your job openings fast with qualified, diverse applicants? We're reviewing Textio, a company that uses data to help companies perfect the language in their hiring communications.

Tagged: Apps, software, diversity, inclusivity, hiring, hr, human resources, communications, artificial intelligence, Databases

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Kevin O'Hora
March 31, 2017
Marketing

The Advantage of Email Newsletters

Kevin O'Hora
March 31, 2017
Marketing
The Advantage of Email Newsletters

Find out why email newsletters are making a resurgence.

Tagged: Current, email marketing, Marketing, reviews

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Kara Post
March 2, 2017
Review

3 Books Arts Managers Should Add to Their Office Libraries

Kara Post
March 2, 2017
Review
3 Books Arts Managers Should Add to Their Office Libraries

Read smart with our book recommendations for arts managers interested in adding a technology section to their office shelves.

Tagged: education, social media, management, email

3 Comments
Jenee Iyer
March 1, 2017
Review

New Apps Focus on Autism Inclusivity

Jenee Iyer
March 1, 2017
Review
New Apps Focus on Autism Inclusivity

A trio of Chicago museums have released a set of apps designed to increase museum accessibility for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Tagged: inclusivity, accessibility

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Jess Bergson
February 1, 2017
Review

News Roundup: A.I., Ticket Bots, V.R., MailChimp, and Mummies

Jess Bergson
February 1, 2017
Review
News Roundup: A.I., Ticket Bots, V.R., MailChimp, and Mummies

Need to catch up on your art + technology news? We've got you covered.

Tagged: VR, Virtual Reality, Facebook, e-mail, digital imaging, Marketing, ticket bots, artificial intelligence, AI

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Jess Bergson
January 24, 2017
Review

Chrome Extensions Every Arts Manager Needs

Jess Bergson
January 24, 2017
Review
Chrome Extensions Every Arts Manager Needs

Arts managers: stay motivated and focused with the help of these Google Chrome extensions

Tagged: google chrome, apps, productivity, project management, development, Marketing, management, time management

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Jess Bergson
November 2, 2016
Review

10 Truths From Boot Camp to Spark Your Digital Revolution

Jess Bergson
November 2, 2016
Review
10 Truths From Boot Camp to Spark Your Digital Revolution

Learn from the digital experts. Top 10 takeaways arts managers absolutely must embrace from Capacity Interactive's annual Digital Marketing Boot Camp for the Arts

Tagged: digital engagement, digital marketing, Marketing, email marketing, search engine marketing, Social media, social media trends, social media as fundraising tool, social media content, social media strategy, Conferences, mobile technology

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