Art Pro Net Podcasts

Season 4: Episode 1 The 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...

What are you curious about? I 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. ...

Season 3: Episode 15 With 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...

The 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...

Is it time to jump? People 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...

One 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...

Frame Theory Framing 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...

Concise Conservation Asian Art Museum. Japan Galleries Conservation 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...

Staff Appreciation Just 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...

Worcester collection There 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...

Storage Truths One 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. ...

Interview with Larissa Wild In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Larissa Wild, founder of Larissa Wild Fine Art Consulting (www.larissawild.com).  She is a fantastic new connection and opens up with me about her journey as an art pro. She shares...

Top 5 Don'ts for Applicants The world is opening up and people all over the industry are beginning to look for art pros.  Your interview starts from the moment you hit send on that email or Indeed application. Are you ready to make the right impression?  In this...

Windows are everywhere No matter where I work there is always one consistent challenge...natural light.  There are many reasons it is beneficial to visitors and how we experience museum spaces, but the thing we can all agree on is that it's rarely a positive for...

Not everything has to be spontaneous Pop-up Installations are one of the most flexible scenarios I've come across as an art pro.  They often require some really creative and out-of-the-box thinking.  They have also been some of the most frustrating projects I have...

This episode is inspired by a question I found on a listserve this week..."How do you deal with the anxiety and stress that comes from handing valuable collections?"  I have thought a lot about this including the core priorities we need to focus on while building our...

Click Here to Read this Edition In this edition of the APN Wire: It's been a wild couple of weeks for many of us and I hope this finds you warm and well.  A big virtual hello to all of you art pros that have ties to Texas, and I hope your connections...

Materials Planning Planning for collections care can be confusing and complicated.  You have to balance the object's needs alongside many other factors...budget, time, and staffing to name a few.  Not to mention the regular changes in the availability of...

Get Back Out There with APN! Making connections before you need them is crucial 2021 is here and APN is renewing our connection with you by focusing on how you can revive your network and build it stronger.  Now is the time to get back out there and check-in with...

I want to start this season finale with a big thank you to everyone who has supported us this year.  I know that this has been, is, and will be one of the hardest years in memory.  It is difficult to find reasons to be thankful in 2020, and so I have...