Traditional Art to be Replaced by Our Home Computers?

In a world where technology seems to be taking over , many younger individuals are using it to their advantage when it comes to art. A Bronx student participating in an after-school art program at the Fred Dolan Art Academy was virtually un-inspired by the traditional methods of creating arts offered by the institution and, instead, and felt more in control of the spectacle he felt art should create by using his home computer and iPOD touch. Similar to how texting and e-mailing have virtually replaced the necessity to make an actual phone call to a friend, it seems as though today's generation of artists are more inspired by what they can create with technology. What does this mean regarding how society values a painting on a canvas vs. a light installation? Do the technological advances of today change our regard for this type of traditional art of the past that still exists today?

The Internet: Blessing or Curse for the Arts?

Is artistic expression in danger of being censored in the United States due to the internet? We have seen this powerful tool as a blessing, allowing us to easily disseminate artistic ideas, promote arts education, and broadcast theatrical productions for many to enjoy. However, do these great advantages come at a price that we are not aware of yet? The author of the article titled "Why The Internet is a Great Tool for Totalitarians" makes an interesting point about the control governments can exert over its citizens using the internet. It seems the author does not exclude the US from such a possibility.

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/12/st_essay_totalitarians/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wired/index+%28Wired:+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29

Fairfax Symphony-Social Media

Our local Fairfax Symphony is using various social media to promote its orchestra and mission that are accessible to its audience. At the bottom of its homepage there are links to twitter, word press, facebook, you tube, my space cause, picasa and linkedin. http://www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

Inclement Weather Cancellations

After an absolutely horrific 8+ hour commute home from GMU today, it got me wondering about the policies of various theaters, museums, dance companies, etc and what their inclement weather policies are and how they use technology to go about notifying the public of show cancellations and early closing times. I plan to look into this at a sampling of different arts institutes and report back...

Choosing a Fundraising Software Program

This is a webinar with downloadable slides to help arts managers choose which technology (particularly as it relates to fundraising) will best fit their needs.

http://www.fundraisingsuccessmag.com/webinar/choosing-using-fundraising-software-tips-tricks-demystify-process-301018#utm_source=fundraisingsuccessmag.com&utm_medium=home_page&utm_campaign=most-commented

(T.White)