Live from RECHARGE! Panel Discussion: Augmenting Data in Your Decision Making
The Arts and Everything In Between
Release Date: 05/01/2023
Unlocking Audience Engagement with Áine McCarron from Thrive
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this episode of The Arts and Everything In-Between Podcast, host Ella sits down with Áine McCarron, Head of Sector Development at Thrive, to delve into the essential work Thrive is doing to support arts organizations in Northern Ireland. The discussion covers audience engagement, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, and key research insights that help organizations better understand and serve their communities. In this episode, you’ll discover: Insights from Thrive’s groundbreaking audience engagement research, including the Impact Survey and Northwest Survey Project. How the...
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Collaboration and Community Building with Caroline Wynne, Artscope
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this episode of The Arts and Everything In-Between Podcast, host Priya Patel sits down with Caroline Wynne, founder and director of Artscope, to explore the intricacies of collaboration, community building, and managing arts projects with multiple stakeholders. With over 30 years of experience in the arts as a performer, educator, and program manager, Caroline shares her journey from music education to pioneering event management in Ireland. In this episode, you’ll discover: The evolution of audience engagement and community involvement in the arts, particularly how...
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P10Y: Insights into Productivity Frameworks from Team Ticketsolve
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this special live edition of the Arts and Everything In-Between Podcast, hosts Ella Bailey, Digital Marketing and Content Specialist, and James, Senior Business Development Manager at Ticketsolve, dive into productivity strategies inspired by our recent session at the AMA 2024 conference. They introduce P10Y, Ticketsolve’s unique guide to getting things done, sharing practical tips on how to keep teams focused and motivated. In this episode, you’ll discover: The basics of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and how they help teams align with organisational goals by setting clear,...
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From Ashes to Art: How AI is Reshaping Museums, and Culture & Heritage
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this exciting episode, host Priya Patel sits down with Lucia Cipollina Kun, a final year PhD student at the University of Bristol, to discuss the transformative role of AI in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors. Lucia shares her journey into AI and its applications in art restoration, preservation, and beyond. You’ll learn: How AI is being used to restore and preserve cultural heritage, including damaged frescoes and paintings, by identifying patterns and suggesting restoration methods without damaging the originals. The groundbreaking work on the Herculaneum papyri, where AI and...
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Redefining Impact: Alan Harrison on Transforming Arts Organizations for Community Succes
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this thought-provoking episode of the Arts and Everything in Between podcast, host Lucy Costelloe welcomes Alan Harrison, a multifaceted arts professional with over 30 years of experience in the US theater scene. Alan, an author, speaker, writer, performer, nonprofit executive, and artist, shares his extensive journey through leading, producing, directing, and promoting over 300 theatrical productions on and off Broadway.In this episode, you’ll learn: The Realities of the Nonprofit Arts Sector: Alan's candid take on the struggles and triumphs within the arts, including insights from...
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Squiggly Careers, Rockstars and Superstars with Anna Wiseman of Wise Collaborations
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this insightful episode, the third of our International Women's Day series, host Lucy Costelloe sits down with Anna Wiseman, Director of Wise Collaborations, to explore the concept of "squiggly careers" and how arts professionals can embrace non-linear career paths. Anna shares her journey from audience development and marketing in heritage and theatre to project management, ticketing systems, and eventually setting up her own consultancy. You'll learn: What a "squiggly career" is and how it differs from the traditional career ladder approach, allowing for more variety, growth...
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Creative Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Data-Driven Marketing
The Arts and Everything In Between
In this episode of The Arts and Everything in Between, Lucy speaks to Lynn Aitchison, founder of marketing agency Evolare, as part of our series celebrating International Women's Day, featuring women sharing stories of creative resilience. Lynn discusses her journey through the arts and cultural sector, including through her significant roles at After Digital and involvement in projects like the Old Vic's Google grants and ads campaign. She shares insights into the importance of budget management for organisational growth, offering tips and strategies for effective arts marketing. She shares...
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The Disruption Dilemma: The Complexities of Audience Behaviour
The Arts and Everything In Between
This episode of The Arts and Everything in Between was ecorded live with an audience of Ticketsolve community members. Hosted by Lucy and featuring a panel of industry experts from venues across the UK and Ireland, the discussion is sparked by findings from a Ticketsolve survey revealing that 92% of organisations have faced disruptions due to audience conduct, yet only 60% had a defined policy around audience behaviour. The panellists candidly share real-life examples of challenges like alcohol smuggling, late arrivals, photography violations, and confrontations with unruly patrons. They...
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Empowering & Supporting Arts Communities with Celine Wyatt
The Arts and Everything In Between
We mark International Women’s Day with an inspiring interview with Celine Wyatt, Head of Creative Development and Learning at Blackpool Grand Theatre and a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. Celine shares her personal story of resilience, tracing the highs and lows of her career. She offers a profound look into the realities of working within the arts and cultural sector, highlighting the blend of passion, perseverance, and the need for systemic change to support professionals at all stages of their careers. Celine’s story is a testament to the strength found in creative...
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Fail Fast, Learn Fast, Succeed Fast: Arts Management with Gail Jones
The Arts and Everything In Between
Failing fast means trialling, testing, learning and reshaping so you can succeed. But what does that mean for arts management? How can a fail fast mentality help push arts organisations forwards? In this thought-provoking episode of "The Arts and Everything in Between," host Lucy Costelloe sits down with Gail Jones, Communications Manager at the Crescent Arts Centre, to explore what it means for arts organisations to adopt a fail-fast mentality. Gail shares Crescent’s strategies for innovation, community engagement, and how they navigate the complexities of arts management by...
info_outlineData, data everywhere and no time to take a look (surely there is a poem about that right)? Data is everywhere, demographics, behavioural, social, impact - you name it - there is a measurement for it. It’s easy to get overwhelmed especially if you are time and resource constrained. But rather than burying your head in the sand - or worse - firmly digging in your heels while repeating “this is fine,” Recharge’s panel offers some practical and realistic ways to get to grips with your data in a way that makes the most impact with your limited time and resources.
Join, Fiona Bell, CEO, Thrive Audience Development, Gail Jones, Communications Manager, Crescent Art Center, Becky Stewart, Assistant Arts Information and Education Officer, Island Arts Center, David Kinghan, Digital Content Manager, Ulster Orchestra, Miriam Crozier, Marketing Communications Manager, Ulster Orchestra, and Louise Boyce, Theater Manager, Alley Theater and learn how to use your data to do things better, but also make it easier and more streamlined for your team. The panel shares their insights and tips on battling the perma crisis in the arts and culture sector and the inevitable barriers you face.
Can numbers solve every issue? As the panel tells it, probably not, but it might make things ever so slightly easier - especially if you are up to your ears in phallic lollies.
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THE ARTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PODCAST
Investigate new ideas and learn from your arts, culture and heritage peers! Join us every few weeks as we interview arts industry experts and their take on the biggest issues facing the arts and culture world today. You’ll get ideas to try and practical tips, plus hear from arts and culture managers working in every role from marketing to management - and every area - from theatres and music venues to festivals, museums, heritage sites and more.
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RESOURCES
A big thank you to our Recharge panel who took the time to not only be part of the workshops and research, but also to share their ideas and insights with others.
Fiona Bell, CEO, Thrive Audience Development, https://wewillthrive.co.uk/
Gail Jones, Communications Manager, Crescent Art Center, https://crescentarts.org/
Becky Stewart, Assistant Arts Information and Education Officer, Island Arts Center, https://islandartscentre.com/
David Kinghan, Digital Content Manager, Ulster Orchestra, https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/
Miriam Crozier, Marketing Communications Manager, Ulster Orchestra, https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/
Louise Boyce, Theater Manager, Alley Theater, https://www.alley-theatre.com/
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