Crowdfunding has become a viable resource for raising the funds that you need as an artist and arts organization for your particular projects. It is also a great audience development tool. With crowdfunding, you are asking for support from your audience, and it is a great way to find out who in your audience is…
After several conversations with David Weuste of Rosebrook Classical and seeing the work that we both have accomplished, we realized that a partnership would be a fantastic addition for both of us. Rosebrook Classical offers services that support artists and arts organizations in setting up anything and everything involved in social and digital media. David…
There has been a good discussion happening since Rocco Landesman, chairman of the NEA, had the audacity ( ;O) ) to point out that arts organizations should downsize or collaborate more due to high supply and low demand: #SupplyDemand There of some us in the arts world that will agree and some of us who…
I was going to blog about something serious, but then I remembered that Halloween weekend is upon us. This means that Halloween Arts YouTubes are back! Here are my picks for Halloween 2010. Enjoy…if you dare! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTXW4baX-uM] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0glOYQBlSA] A little commercial, but fun… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v-xrlmikLg] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obzjLdDWpDU] Warning on this one…creepy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mfqvXas0iM] Cheers to happy and…
Today being Friday, I wanted to add some fun to my work day. Searching for YouTubes that feature the creative arts is a great way to get inspired. Plus, the YouTube presentations are good examples to use for audience development. Please feel free to enjoy the following and happy weekend to all! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH6xCT2aTSo] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQJY8cRH_rI] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkVoVcuLyy0]…
It’s Friday, and it’s time to announce the winners for all the categories of The 2009 Audience Development Specialists Tweets Awards! Most Interesting Venues The nominees are: Keeping artists in the Loop Creative Showcase | Pop-Up Art program turns vacant buildings into galleries http://bit.ly/4DVbs8 The Chicago Loop Alliance plays matchmaker with artists and landlords to…
I missed posting my Thanksgiving YouTube picks this year, but better late than never. Being thankful and giving thanks to your patrons, donors, sponsors, subscribers, volunteers is a great way to continue building relationships. I found some fun ways that arts organizations used YouTube to thank their supporters. Enjoy! Anaheim Ballet: We’re Thankful! (One Year)…
I’ve been thinking about how powerful YouTube has become. There are many ways you can use YouTube specifically for audience development. I have highlighted some ideas in the past, but I thought maybe it was time for a helpful guide of “YouTube and Audience Development.” 1. Use it to connect with your audience before a show! …
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHDTxpxjSvM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b] Have a great weekend everyone! Until next time, may your audiences be happy and loyal ones, and if they are not, feel free to contact me! ~Shoshana~ Shoshana Fanizza is the founder of Audience Development Specialists. Her mission is to introduce artists and arts organizations to their existing and potential audiences and to help…
Today I caught wind of the first ever YouTube Symphony. What an amazing concept! “We invite musicians from around the world to audition for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra. Your video entries will be combined into the first ever collaborative virtual performance, and the world will select the best of you to perform at New York…
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