Our Doug McLennan Podcast
Posted on December 5, 2009 | by ataylor | No Comments
We had a fabulous visit and series of conversations with Douglas McLennan this week, the founder and editor of ArtsJournal.com, and the director of the National Arts Journalism Program. His public talk at Overture will eventually be available on-line in video form. But in the meanwhile, we’ve posted our 26-minute podcast conversation with him that touched on some of the issues/ideas/insights he shared while in town.
As ever, you can find the audio through the embedded player below, or the Internet Archive, or our course page on iTunesU. Enjoy!
Final Project Presentations
Posted on December 3, 2009 | by ataylor | No Comments
Our last two class sessions will feature student project presentations, sharing the initiatives, activities, organizations, or enterprises you’ve all dreamed up. Please be sure you review the requirements for these presentations (below). And let’s be sure to start on time, since time will be very tight. Looking forward to seeing what you’ve all come up with! Read more
A (virtual) chat with Derek Sivers
Posted on November 20, 2009 | by ataylor | 1 Comment
Today’s class included an on-line video interview with Derek Sivers, founder of the CD Baby indie music distribution company, and arts entrepreneur. Sivers was in his office in Midtown Manhattan, and connected with the class through iChat. The session included some comments and insights from Sivers, along with questions from the class. It was an experiment. Seemed to work pretty well.
Legal Issues for Creative Entrepreneurs
Posted on November 20, 2009 | by ataylor | No Comments
Our guest speaker in today’s class, Elizabeth Russell of Russell Law, specializes in the legal issues facing artists and creative enterprise. We had a great open discussion about student concerns and questions. And she provided specific overviews of intellectual property issues of copyright and trademark. Read more
Derek Sivers on describing your art
Posted on November 19, 2009 | by ataylor | No Comments
Our virtual guest speaker, via iChat, for class on Friday, November 20 is Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby and maven of the indie music scene. Here’s a clip featuring Derek from the documentary film What is INDIE?, where he’s explaining the importance of finding compelling words to describe your music (or, by proxy, your art).
Podcast with Bill Ivey
Posted on November 13, 2009 | by ataylor | Comments Off
Our visiting speaker this week was Bill Ivey, Director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise, and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University, former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and team leader for the Obama administration’s transition team on Arts and Humanities.
Bill gave a great public talk on Thursday, led a class conversation on Friday, and also sat down for a short conversation with Andrew Taylor for our iTunes University podcast series. You can listen to the podcast through the player below, through the Internet Archive, or listen and/or subscribe through iTunesU.
Wisconsin Technology Network article
Posted on November 12, 2009 | by mykelly | No Comments
This article, by the Wisconsin Technology Network, addresses how entrepreneurship goes beyond the business world to address the needs of the arts.
Podcast of our Alumni Panel
Posted on November 9, 2009 | by ataylor | No Comments
We’ve just posted the audio podcast interview with UW-Madison alumni Doug Nevin, Mary Rohlich, and Mark Korshak. You can listen to it by clicking the embedded link below, or visiting the Internet Archive. Or, you can subscribe to the podcast series on iTunes University.
Last Weeks Presentations
Posted on November 6, 2009 | by gsmaller12 | 1 Comment
I honestly think this was the most informational class period we’ve had. I’m so used to guests coming and really just talking about themselves and I never feel that I get anything out of that. These young people (not too much older than me) came and gave amazing presentations both about themselves but how we could grind to make sure that we are successful in what we want to do. For the first time I felt that my time was utilized to the full of it’s potential whereas I normally feel like I am learning about another arts group or program rather than learning about the business and what people did to get there and how I can start to get myself on that path
Grant possibilities…
Posted on November 6, 2009 | by Kris Broderick | No Comments
Here is a website for possible grants… both for temporary projects and some other information for other grants as well:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/MAC/grants/Blink.cfm