Art Pro Net Podcasts

What 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...

Do 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...

I'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...

With 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...

When people start to wrap up their year things get quiet, and one of my favorite tasks is location auditing and collections inventories.  In this episode, I go through how you can implement your own spot check or even a full-blown inspection of your collection,...

The 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...

Have 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...

Who 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...

Interview with Ashton Applewhite I 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...

Building 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...

Have 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...

Have 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...

Deciding 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...

Attending 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...

Post-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...

Do 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...

Oftentimes 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...

For 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...

In 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...

Many 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...