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Episode 45: The Humanities Equip Us with Tools of Introspection & Analysis Nov 13, 2017

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Rose Sackey-Milligan is a Senior Program Officer at Mass Humanities and Academic Director of the Bard College Clemente Course in the Humanities, a college-level learning experience for adults whose aspirations for higher education and engagement with the humanities are thwarted by socioeconomic circumstances. She discusses the vital role of the humanities – philosophy, ethics, jurisprudence, … Continue reading "Episode 45: The Humanities Equip Us with Tools of Introspection & Analysis"

Episode 44: How to Responsibly Close a Museum Oct 30, 2017

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Todd Smith, the Interim Executive Director at the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, discusses the difficult process of closing a museum and the importance of a deaccession plan that supports the collection as well as the public good. Todd Smith uses his experience in education, corporate strategy, and nonprofit leadership to help organizations navigate … Continue reading "Episode 44: How to Responsibly Close a Museum"

Episode 43: An Artist, an Anthropologist, and a Climatologist Walk Into a Bar Oct 23, 2017

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Linda McInerney, Founder and Artistic Director of Eggtooth Productions, discusses their Full Disclosure Festival in Greenfield, MA, born of ‘blind dates’ between artists, climatologists, and anthropologists. Linda McInerney has worked for over 30 years as an actor, singer, director, and producer in New York and throughout New England, with credits including Circle Repertory Company and … Continue reading "Episode 43: An Artist, an Anthropologist, and a Climatologist Walk Into a Bar"

Episode 42: Oops, We Didn’t Do a Feasibility Study Sep 28, 2017

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Jeffry George, Executive Artistic Director of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, shares the pitfalls of NOT having a feasibility study in place before building a new facility. Jeffry George, Executive Artistic Director Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT), has thirty plus years of administrative and management experience in numerous AEA theatres throughout the U.S. He most … Continue reading "Episode 42: Oops, We Didn’t Do a Feasibility Study"

Episode 41: Artists, Community in FLUX Sep 15, 2017

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Elizabeth Devlin is an independent arts programmer, curator, and the force behind FLUX., an online resource for local artists and arts enthusiasts in Boston and beyond. She discusses her work connecting artists with spaces and audiences in support of a vibrant New England arts scene. Elizabeth Devlin is an independent public arts programmer, curator, writer, … Continue reading "Episode 41: Artists, Community in FLUX"

Episode 40: Ancient Dance Emboldens Youth’s Future Aug 25, 2017

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For 30 years, Angkor Dance Troupe has been a creative youth development leader in Lowell, MA, a city with the second-largest Cambodian population in the United States. Angkor connects families to what it means to be Khmer, gives young people opportunity, and shares beautiful stories of the Khmer people and their cultural heritage. Linda Sou … Continue reading "Episode 40: Ancient Dance Emboldens Youth’s Future"

Episode 39: A Performance Center with a View Aug 14, 2017

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Tony Beadle, Executive Director of Rockport Music, shares the trajectory of his organization from a 5-week chamber music festival to a year-round arts presenter now with its own signature performing arts center. Tony Beadle joined Rockport Music as Executive Director in February 2010. Under his leadership, he managed the transition of the organization from 5-week … Continue reading "Episode 39: A Performance Center with a View"

Episode 38: Championing Civic Empowerment Then & Now Jul 31, 2017

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Marita Rivero is the Executive Director of the Museum of African-American History, New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. She discusses what it means to be part of a cultural continuum, and how the arts and humanities can be used to reach across barriers to bring a richer dialog forward. … Continue reading "Episode 38: Championing Civic Empowerment Then & Now"

Episode 37: Springfield Cultural District Fuels Downtown Growth Jul 13, 2017

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A thriving creative sector is one of our Commonwealth’s most powerful economic development assets. Morgan Drewniany, Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District, shares their work in harnessing arts and culture for the future of Springfield. Morgan Drewniany is Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District. She attended Hampshire College with a focus … Continue reading "Episode 37: Springfield Cultural District Fuels Downtown Growth"

Episode 36: Capitalization and Contingencies Jun 30, 2017

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Scott Fraser, Managing Director of the Jose Mateo Ballet Theater, discusses capitalization strategy. He says when arts & cultural organizations talk about what they need with the philanthropic sector, they have to be sure to include contingencies because the unexpected is going to happen. Scott Fraser has been instrumental in leading and sustaining Jose Mateo … Continue reading "Episode 36: Capitalization and Contingencies"

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