2 ways to skin a cat, but please don’t skin a cat!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Shoshana

There seems to be a rumbling about arts marketing lately.  There are people that believe that artists and arts organizations need to step up their game or hire someone else that has more experience. Here is the latest of the rumblings: Cincinnati Art Museum makes cuts The Cincinnati Art Museum recently eliminated its design team, instead opting to use a…

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Be the change you want to see

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Shoshana

As some of you may know, I am in the midst of a legal challenge with Getty Images.  I will write more about this in the future, since the knowledge will help others. Today though, I have been thinking about all the support requests I receive.  There are so many crowd-fundraisers happening and so many requests to spread the word…

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Are the youth wanting to be artists only?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Shoshana

I normally do not post this much during the week, but I am thinking out loud this morning.  Please consider this post a draft of a more refined conversation in the future. In terms of the performing arts, I have been seeing a great many articles about how the youth are saving the arts.  Here is one from this morning:…

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The uncomfortableness of old and new side by side?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Shoshana

My friend, Dale, sent me a thread to look at on Reddit: Going to my first symphony, what are some tips for my first experience? This ongoing conversation has me thinking about traditions and their protocols.  The traditions with the respective protocols are generated by people.  People adopt these ways, and a status quo forms. We are currently in the…

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Are orchestras starting to Sprawl-Mart?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Shoshana

I hope everyone knows the business I am referring to when I code it “Sprawl-Mart” (thank you Simpsons).  This organization has done considerable damage to our economy by demanding the lowest price for cheaper and cheaper produced products.  They have cut corners in many ways: Demanding their suppliers produce overseas for cheaper production and materials.  This has closed the majority…

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Youth Turn to Tech, ‘Interest-Driven’ Arts Expression as Schools Trim Arts Education Budgets, Report Finds

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Shoshana

Youth Turn to Tech, ‘Interest-Driven’ Arts Expression as Schools Trim Arts Education Budgets, Report Finds Link to the PND (Philanthropy News Digest) article. I received the report from the Wallace Foundation in my inbox, but it took this article to prompt me to finally open the report and have a look.  The summary points out the increasing use of technology…

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Be an artist and a business for audience development

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Shoshana

Tonight I will be giving a presentation on Audience Building for All and the Top 20 Tips for Increasing Everything.  If you are in the Boulder/Denver area, check it out and join me!  One of the points I will be discussing is the tip to be your artist self and be creative.  It is a little ironic that sometimes in…

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Arts Advocacy – speak up to congress to say nay to 49% NEA cuts!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Shoshana

I am quickly re-posting instructions for getting in touch with your representative to let them know we won’t stand for the cutting the arts.  We have been the scapegoat, the punching bag, while we continue to improve our communities and people’s lives on a daily basis.  Please send a quick letter/post/tweet today!  Write to your Representative: http://bit.ly/fIQsbC Write to your…

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The power to change

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Shoshana

The power to change Today, I am referring you to my personal blog.  It was too personal to post here directly, but I did want to share with you my thoughts this morning about change.  Click on the title and it will take you there.  Thank you, dear reader, for continuing this journey with me. -Shoshana

YouTube Kinda Mood: New Arts Advocacy Videos!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Shoshana

Today I will be discussing arts advocacy with some of my colleagues.  Since I was in a YouTube kinda mood, why not share some new (fairly new) videos!  Have a fantastic weekend!   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MTCTzGdVco&w=360&h=215]   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xkvzvYcJc&w=360&h=215]   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAAKLsgCoJw&w=360&h=215]   My favorite in this set (of course, it’s from my Alma Mater!): [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGjJhCMjcbI&w=360&h=215] Cheers to happy and loyal audiences, Shoshana Shoshana…

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