Intro: Over the past year, there has been a craze over Web3 – while terms like blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs have started to become more commonplace, there is still a deeper rabbit hole of other innovative concepts. In particular, this article will focus on DAOs – specifically, what they are, how they function, how they […]
NFTs is coming to the Arts world. What is NFTs? “NFTs are tokens that can signify ownership of individual items. They permit us to tokenize objects such as art, collectibles, and even property. NFTs could only have one legitimate owner at a time and are protected by the Ethereum blockchain; no one can alter the […]
Proof of Attendance The average theater goer walks into a performance with their ticket stub freshly procured from the box office. An usher hands them a playbill as they find their seat. Both items unique to the time and place of the event, and available only to those physically in attendance at the performance, these […]
Data analytics are becoming increasingly prominent in the arts and entertainment world. While the most prominent examples are seen in the usage of algorithms by companies such as Netflix and Spotify, there are growing instances of these technologies in other segments of both artistic management and the creation of art. This post looks at how […]
As nonprofit fundraisers, we are continually searching for efficient systems to discover, approach, solicit, and measure support from prospects. The market for fundraising software is over-saturated with business management technology that is constantly evolving. An increasingly prevalent trend in startup software is the integration of artificial intelligence technology, which has become more popular today thanks […]
Walking into a museum, what is your likelihood to go straight to the console and make a donation? The chance is pretty slight. Research in museum fundraising studies has shown that donation does not come naturally, rather it needs to be nurtured. No matter how large or how small the donation is, it requires the […]
The Giving Block is one of the main companies making it possible for nonprofits to accepts Crypto donations directly, instead of indirectly through an avenue like a Donor Advised Fund. It is part of a growing number of companies that facilitate direct Crypto donations for a fee, like Engiven. The Giving Block reports “the total […]
What it means for the arts and how to implement it today Introduction As I quickly approach my graduation from one of Carnegie Mellon University’s data analytics programs, I’m encouraged to reflect on the key lessons I will take into the work force. One consistent lesson is what it takes to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
Immersive art experiences are dominating the current cultural landscape, and rapidly evolving to accommodate audiences who are no longer as engaged with conventional presentations of fine art. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic experiences like Sleep no More and Meow Wolf were considered the cutting edge of artistic presentation, and while both are still extremely popular […]
Although mobile phones are usually frowned upon in the theatre, they may just be the future of live entertainment. GalaPro, the global developer of automated accessibility and translation technology for live shows, is making theatre more accessible and promoting equal access to and inclusivity in the entertainment industry. With GalaPro, live shows, theater, music, and […]