Do You Know A Creative Arts Administrator?
In our lives as arts administrators, it is all about the art, right? Everything we do is to showcase the art and the artists, whether they be opera singers, ballet dancers, violinists, painters, etc. And when recognition comes, it is usually related to the art like reviews and awards. But what about all of the hard work that goes in to getting people to see the art? What about all of us working “behind the ...
Ka-Kaow! It’s Time for Design Enhancements
By
Since its launch in December, 2015 ArtsHacker has grown a great deal and all of the new content and features floating around have reached a point where they demand an enhanced layout and design in order to make it easier for you to find all of these great articles and reference material. Let’s take a quick tour of what’s new. MEGA MENU NAVIGATION The biggest improvement is the addition of a mega menu, which provides ...
Light Choices Weigh Heavily
By
When backstage technical staff have a negative interaction with performers, they will frequently mutter something along the lines of “if not for us, you would be shouting yourself hoarse on a bare stage in the dark,” noting that lighting, sound amplification and sets don’t happen by magic. The technical elements of a show are often overlooked because short of explosions and things flying around, if they are done well, you shouldn’t really notice them. Consequently, ...
Thank you for the authoritative read on this issue. To me, being able to actually see the icon in the…