As arts organizations shift toward using the internet as a primary platform for their work, they’ve become increasingly reliant on social platforms for increasing their reach and impact […]

With the continued rise and popularity of crypto-currency, artists are beginning to see the benefits of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on their artwork. On Episode 22 of DISCOVERY, Knight’s Koven Smith joins Amy Whitaker […]

How can arts organizations connect more deeply with the communities they serve? What are creative ways artists can engage residents to take part in their works? On Episode 21 of “DISCOVERY,” Knight VP of Arts Victoria Rogers will be joined[…]

As mass gatherings come back into view, what will the “new normal” look like, and what are the issues toward getting there? On Episode 20 of DISCOVERY, Knight’s Victoria Rogers joins Duncan Webb […]

A new year has brought COVID-19 vaccinations and, with them, some hope for the end of the pandemic. As we reflect on the trauma and growth of the past year, we’re also preparing for what comes next.[…]

How can experiences, services and products be designed in ways that are accessible and inclusive? What are some common misconceptions people have about design […]

Performing arts organizations and institutions, which generally depend on in-person audiences and experiences, have been hit hard during the pandemic. How can these cultural institutions create meaning for and connection to audiences? We’ll discuss the challenges […]

How were museums approaching digital before COVID-19? And how might they think about digital opportunities going forward? On Episode 16 of “DISCOVERY,” Knight’s Chris Barr is joined by […]

Though the events of 2020 have cast a spotlight on systemic racism, Black theater has long been making art in context of racial inequity — and working to dismantle it. On Episode 15 of DISCOVERY, we’ll talk with Gary Anderson, producing artistic director of Plowshares Theatre Company in […]

In our country’s moments of crisis, what opportunities do artists have to build something different? On Episode 14 of “DISCOVERY,” we’ll have a conversation with Laura Zabel, executive director of Springboard for the Arts, a leading national arts institution. We’ll explore the power of creative […]

For artists and creative technologists, open source tools can offer new possibilities for creative expression. On Episode 13 of “DISCOVERY,” we’ll explore what software and toolkits are currently available for creators. We’ll be joined by artists Chris Coleman, […]

This year, we’ve learned that adaptation is critical to surviving — but it can also be the key to thriving. People and organizations who have the capacity to prepare for and adapt to changing circumstances are better equipped to make it through tough times, and are even […]

As a result of the pandemic and our current national racial reckoning, many organizations are suddenly in a period of transition — one they had not envisioned. On Episode 11 of “DISCOVERY,” join us for a conversation with Franklin Sirmans, director of Pérez Art Museum Miami; and Liz Curtis, president of TDC […]

Performers and arts organizations of every stripe are adapting to constraints of a socially distanced audience and are utilizing communications technology like Zoom, podcasts, social media and SMS to reach remote audiences in […]

Despite the many ways arts and culture enriches our lives and our communities, sadly, advocating for it has never been easy. Too often, the arts are left out of key decision making for cities and wind up being left out or left behind. […]

Despite the obstacles they may encounter during these uncertain times, artists are driven to create. On Episode 8 of DISCOVERY, we’ll talk with Deana Haggag, president and CEO of the national arts funding organization United States Artists. Join […]

How is the dance community reimagining itself? Join us for a conversation with Christy Bolingbroke, executive/artistic director of the National Choreography Center – Akron and Lourdes Lopez, artistic director of the Miami City Ballet for a conversation about moving from reaction to action through […]

In the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, hundreds of monuments associated with historic racism have been destroyed, removed or planned for removal. On Episode 6 of DISCOVERY, Chriss Barr is joined by Paul Farber, co-founder of Monument Lab, and Karyn Olivier, artist […]

The pandemic and accelerating racial justice movement have tested our ability to connect with each other and challenged institutions to serve their communities with greater thoughtfulness. The arts have risen to the challenge, bringing people together and sparking important conversations. How can we […]

How is the COVID-19 crisis shaping arts and culture across America? On Episode 4 of DISCOVERY, we spoke with Arthur Cohen, CEO and cofounder of LaPlaca Cohen. He shared insights from Culture Track, an ongoing study of US cultural consumers.

Episode 3 of DISCOVERY features a conversation on organizing creative communities via the internet. Chris Barr, Knight Foundation director of arts and technology innovation, will talk with Ari Melenciano of Afrotectopia and NYU, and Dorothy R. Santos, program manager at the Processing Foundation. […]

Episode 2: Walking the talk — social impacts of the arts As conversations on race and equity continue around the nation, the arts keep playing a prominent and unique role in shaping informed, engaged and inclusive communities. On Episode 2 of DISCOVERY, we’lll take a deep dive into how the arts and individual artists impact […]