Latest Arthandling Podcast Episodes
Where Do You Want To Go Now? Using Institutional Missions to Drive Your Next Job Search.
Art Pro Net Podcast - May 22, 2023 02:58 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat do you look for in a job posting? If you are like most folks, you look at location, salary, and type of collection. While these are all critical parts of planning where you want to send your next application, it is essential that you understand what kind of institutions you are considering...
Planning for Your Future with Confidence: Applying Your Every Day Bravery to Your Own Career
Art Pro Net Podcast - March 27, 2023 01:35 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsDo you feel unsure about where your career is going? Do you get overwhelmed trying to plan your next steps? Do you also get up every day and manage collections and exhibitions? Building a career plan is no less complicated or scary than making the same kind of plans we all do in our roles as ar...
Inside Networking: Getting to know your own organization
Art Pro Net Podcast - February 27, 2023 03:25 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsI've done many episodes to encourage listeners to get out and network in the art pro community, but this one is a bit different. Now it is all about networking within your own organization. Many art pros have little to no interaction with co-workers outside their direct area. Do you understand...
No Small Bug Issues: Tips for Building a Solid Integrated Pest Management Process
Art Pro Net Podcast - January 30, 2023 02:37 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWith the beginning of a new year and our 5th season here at Art Pro Net, this podcast is about a topic that can often seem daunting to art pros. No matter your institution's size, finding the time and resources to build an integrated and consistent pest management plan can be challenging. I hope...
Finding Capacity in Your Team by Making Space for Everyone
Art Pro Net Podcast - October 17, 2022 01:16 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe newest buzzword these days is Capacity. It comes up in conversations about storage space and usually goes along with square footage and static loads. Hearing this word has opened up a different line of thinking for me...what about people's capacity? The last 3 years have irrevocably change...
Building a Solid Reputation with Lenders
Art Pro Net Podcast - September 18, 2022 23:37 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsHave you ever been part of a loan process before? If you have been a lender you know how much work can go into this process. What you may not know is that how you behave as a borrowing institution can make or break your reputation as a museum professional. We work in a very small world, and the r...
Networking Advice for the 4th Quarter: How to reconnect with gratitude.
Art Pro Net Podcast - September 06, 2022 01:48 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWho are you grateful for in 2022? This is a fantastic time to answer this question and plan your end-of-year networking. In this episode, I talk about how to make a positive and sincere impression on those you have connected with and make sure that you are strengthening your network so it can s...
Getting Real About Ageism: Interview with Ashton Applewhite
Art Pro Net Podcast - August 08, 2022 02:27 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsI am so excited to bring you this interview with author and ageism activist Ashton Applewhite. Her book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism is a hopeful and authentic look at this issue affecting everyone. In the art pro community, there are misconceptions about physical strength and ...
Making Space as a Manager: How to build a team that feels they can ask for help.
Art Pro Net Podcast - July 25, 2022 02:24 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsBuilding and managing teams is not easy. It requires that you search for talented individuals that have the skills you need and the potential you hope will help you accomplish your goals. All the talent and potential in the world can't get you to the finish line if you do not find ways to give ...
Balancing the Plates: How to make a project plan and still put people first
Art Pro Net Podcast - July 10, 2022 23:26 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsHave you ever been midway through your previously planned budget and schedule, and then you get asked to pivot and add something new? Don't worry. You really can add projects while keeping the plates spinning, and without letting your team down. In this episode, we talk about the production tr...
Creating Storage Protocols with Confidence
Art Pro Net Podcast - June 27, 2022 01:58 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsHave you ever had a conversation about collections access that left you feeling like a damp rag? Do you constantly get accused of being too restrictive? Here are my top 5 concepts to consider when setting up your protocols for storage or any collections care processes. Protocols should be crea...
Considering Collections Care Beyond the Physical
Art Pro Net Podcast - June 13, 2022 02:27 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsDeciding to become a collections manager is the first step, but the second is even more important...deciding what kind of collection you want to care for. If you choose cultural heritage objects you need to be ready for more than just the logistics of the collection. You also have to care for t...
Prep for a Professional Evolution
Art Pro Net Podcast - May 31, 2022 02:47 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAttending and participating in the PACCIN Conference this month allowed me to take in many fantastic insights and perspectives, but one thing was driven home for me more than any other...We as a community need to start working on pushing forward and evolving how we build our teams and manage our ...
It's Time for a Network Revival
Art Pro Net Podcast - May 02, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsPost-COVID networking can be overwhelming, but now is the time to revive your connections. Whether you are just starting out, or you have had a strong network in the past, getting out there and making contact can be intimidating. This episode is all about what you should consider when reviving ...
Taking the Pain out of Evaluations
Art Pro Net Podcast - April 18, 2022 03:23 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsDo you find evaluations excruciating? Do they cause you anxiety and fear? If they do then there is one thing you can count on, you are doing them wrong. In this episode, I talk about something I hear people worry about, complain about, dread, and despair over...annual evaluations. Too often t...
The Joy of Constraints: How to Utilize Regulations to Push Your Process Farther
Art Pro Net Podcast - March 20, 2022 19:28 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsOftentimes collections managers are considered the "Art Cops" of our industry. We are seen as the wet rags that add stop signs to the planning of exhibitions and collections care. In this episode, I would like to propose another way to look at the restrictions that dictate our protocols... inst...
How to Avoid Sticky Situations
Art Pro Net Podcast - March 07, 2022 02:41 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor my first "Nuts and Bolts" episode this season I am getting into a sticky topic. We all walk the fine line using tapes and adhesives in our work. Knowing when, what, and how to use these materials can mean the difference between safely caring for your collections and causing irreparable dama...
The Museum Roles That Make It All Work
Art Pro Net Podcast - February 21, 2022 01:19 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, I continue my quest to help you answer the question... "What do I want to do in a museum? Believe it or not Curatorial and Collection positions make up a small sector of the staff you need to make a museum functional. Without the Money Makers in Development, the Image Makers in...
Asking Before You Abandon
Art Pro Net Podcast - February 07, 2022 01:33 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsMany think that 2022 is the year of The Great Resignation, but I think it is the year of The Great Leverage. More than ever people are willing to consider new scenarios and changes in the workplace. So before you leave consider asking for what you need to make a change for the better. In this ...
First Impressions for 2022
Art Pro Net Podcast - January 24, 2022 00:55 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Art Pro Net Podcast is back for the 4th season! After a few months hiatus of running recruitment and working on a refresh, this episode is all about first impressions. What you say in your applications is important, but how you say it is even more valuable. Find out some of the top things ...
Cultivating Curiosity
Art Pro Net Podcast - November 22, 2021 04:12 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsI see a lot of negativity and struggle for our community these days. What ingredient are we missing to help move things in a more positive and hopeful direction? One thing I have noticed is a significant lack of curiosity. People head toward careers in our field without an understanding of the...
Both Sides of the Hire
Art Pro Net Podcast - November 08, 2021 03:29 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWith job searches picking up again, I am noticing some major issues coming up for art pros involved in all parts of this equation. Having been a seeker on both sides and a translator in the middle, I feel uniquely qualified to share some perspectives on where I think the negative feelings of mis...
Building a Basic Tool Kit
Art Pro Net Podcast - October 24, 2021 02:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe holiday sale season is upon us, and this episode is all about the basics you need for an everyday tool kit. From tape measures to hardware kits, it is important to have tools and tricks for all kinds of scenarios. Also, being prepared not only makes your life easier but helps you make that ...
Moving Up Instead of Moving On
Art Pro Net Podcast - September 13, 2021 02:34 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsPeople are leaving their positions in a big way these days, and this episode is about how to make moving on a positive event. My tips on leaving your current gig with gratefulness and sincerity will help you maintain a positive reputation in our community. These sorts of decisions should be mad...
Access Management in Collections Storage
Art Pro Net Podcast - August 31, 2021 02:27 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsOne of the things I love about my work is being with the objects. As collections managers, we build familiarity with our spaces that many people crave. That being said, controlling access to storage is paramount to great collections management. In this episode, I explored how access should be ...
Frame Theory
Art Pro Net Podcast - August 02, 2021 02:57 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFraming is often considered an accessory or as an afterthought, and my institutions look at it as a temporary presentation method for objects. The truth is, framing can be an important part of long-range collection and exhibition planning. Using the right materials, and building an overall stoc...
Cliffs Notes Conservation for Exhibition Planning
Art Pro Net Podcast - July 19, 2021 02:28 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsConservation is not a one size fits all practice and can be overwhelming for many smaller institutions to keep in mind when planning their exhibitions. In this episode, I focus on some of the overarching and predictable elements of conservation that everyone can count on. From understanding the...
The Key To Staff Retention is Appreciation
Art Pro Net Podcast - June 21, 2021 02:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsJust look at the news today and you will see that people are leaving their jobs at unprecedented rates. There are many reasons, but most stem from unfulfillment and burnout. How can we work to retain our talent in the art pro world? We can start by changing our mindset when it comes to staff a...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Recovery of Graphics Installation.
Art Pro Net Podcast - June 07, 2021 02:42 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere are so many parts to exhibition planning that sometimes it is easy to discount steps like graphics installation that seem routine. In this episode, I go into everything from vinyl murals to silkscreening and give you tips and tricks to consider. All processes have good sides and challengi...
Storage Truths
Art Pro Net Podcast - May 24, 2021 01:32 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsOne thing that has not stopped since quarantine...storage planning. In this episode, I take a look at a process that can be challenging, exhausting, and rewarding. These 5 tips and truths come up no matter what size storage space I am working on. From home closets to massive offsite storage fa...
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