Category Archives: What’s On My Mind…

Cool Arts Job of The Month: Connectivity Director for Woolly Mammoth Theatre

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Heidi Rettig

As long as we are on the topic of pushing boundaries between art and traditional concepts of ‘audience’… This job posting from Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC says it all. We’re in a brave, new, world. I love the … Continue reading →

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Miss Representation Documentary: How Women Are Portrayed in the Media.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

Last week I viewed Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary, Miss Representation . According to the website, the film “exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America.” I thought the film was … Continue reading →

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An Ethnography of TCG 2011: Part V.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

In Which I find Myself Talking To and About Millennials. So, I’m on the bus to Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. We’re all going to see Rude Mechs’ The Method Gun on opening night.   The Method Gun @ … Continue reading →

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An Ethnography of RADAR L.A. and TCG 2011: Part IV

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

So…where were we? Friday, June 17th, 2011. Oh yes. OK.  Flipping through my notes. We finished up the plenary. As we wrap up, I’m thinking about David Houle’s mission to make me into a “Morph Corp.” Can *I* morph, as … Continue reading →

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Policing the Sacred: Art and Censorship Panel features Shirin Neshat.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

Last spring, I attended a fascinating talk during the College Art Association meetings in New York City. The session, “Policing the Sacred,” was organized by the National Coalition Against Censorship but I can honestly say that I flew out there … Continue reading →

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How to Save Money: Feed the Pig

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

When artists tell me that money isn’t important, I can be reasonably sure that it is because they rely on someone else to pay their bills. The truth? No matter who you are, money matters. It really does. For the … Continue reading →

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Careers in the Arts.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

  I’m not sure what irritates my family more – that a) they don’t understand what I do for a living; or b) that I make a pretty good living at it. Lots of interesting discussions happening at home lately … Continue reading →

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Take-Home Quiz: What Are Some of The Reasons You’re Broke?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

T/F Your gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; closed weekends and holidays. Ticket buyers call the box office but no one answers – not even a voicemail service. T/F It’s 2011 and you don’t have … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts:Week of May 16, 2011.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Heidi Rettig
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Please. Bring The Magic Back to Live Performance.

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Heidi Rettig

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti said that art that is celebrated often gets its laurels for being unchallenging. It’s worth remembering that sometimes a standing ovation means you have failed as an artist. In my work as a consultant, I see a … Continue reading →

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