Defusing beauty
My previous post suggested a multi-layered view of our work in arts organizations, including attention to the nouns of our ‘products’ or ‘outcomes,’ the verbs of our ‘processes’ or ‘practices,’ but also the core ‘source’ … read more
AJBlog: The Artful Manager Published 2017-09-13
Why Engage?
I am frequently asked about the rationales for community engagement. I have spent so much time with my head in the weeds about the subject that my responses have a tendency to go on for … read more
AJBlog: Engaging Matters Published 2017-09-12
Breaking: Metropolitan Museum’s Job Description for Its Next Director (contrasted with its last one)
This just in — the memo sent today to the Metropolitan Museum’s staff by president and CEO Dan Weiss, followed by the text of the job description for the new director. … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2017-09-13
“The Difference Between Quality Art and Crap” Take Two
My exchange with Vladimir Feltsman about “quality art” versus “crap” was posted on youtube and elicited this response: “Two oldies bemoaning that they have had their day and are confined to the dust bin … read more
AJBlog: Unanswered Question Published 2017-09-12
Recent Listening: Rigby And Eckemoff
Jason Rigby Detroit-Cleveland Trio, ONE (Fresh Sound New Talent)
The simplicity of the Rigby Trio’s cover design matches the uncomplicated instrumentation—saxophone, bass and drums. It is a configuration used to great effect … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2017-09-13