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Art Pro Net Podcast
by Art Pro Net
Art Pro Net Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast exploring topics and people in the art logistics and collection management fields. Each episode will include information about art handling, registration, collections care, conservation, fabrication, mount making, and other art logistics topics.
Episodes
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Where Do You Want To Go Now? Using Institutional Missions to Drive Your Next Job Search.
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 kind of institutions you are considering....
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Planning for Your Future with Confidence: Applying Your Every Day Bravery to Your Own Career
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 kind of plans we all do in our roles as art...
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Inside Networking: Getting to know your own organization
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 direct area. Do you understand…
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No Small Bug Issues: Tips for Building a Solid Integrated Pest Management Process
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 plan can be challenging. I hope...
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Finding Capacity in Your Team by Making Space for Everyone
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 capacity? The last 3 years have irrevocably changed…
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Building a Solid Reputation with Lenders
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 a very small world, and the...
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Networking Advice for the 4th Quarter: How to reconnect with gratitude.
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 strengthening your network so it can...
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Getting Real About Ageism: 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 community, there are misconceptions about physical strength and...
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Making Space as a Manager: How to build a team that feels they can ask for help.
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 you do not find ways to give…
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Balancing the Plates: How to make a project plan and still put people first
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 talk about the production...
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Creating Storage Protocols with Confidence
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 care processes. Protocols should be created...
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Considering Collections Care Beyond the Physical
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 collection. You also have to care for the...
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Prep for a Professional Evolution
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 build our teams and manage our...
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It's Time for a Network Revival
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 should consider when reviving…
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Taking the Pain out of Evaluations
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 over...annual evaluations. Too often this...
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The Joy of Constraints: How to Utilize Regulations to Push Your Process Farther
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 restrictions that dictate our protocols...…
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How to Avoid Sticky Situations
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 and causing irreparable…
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The Museum Roles That Make It All Work
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 Development, the Image Makers in...
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Asking Before You Abandon
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 change for the better. In this...
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First Impressions for 2022
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 more valuable. Find out some of the top things to...
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Cultivating Curiosity
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. People head toward careers in our field without an understanding of the...
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Both Sides of the Hire
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 perspectives on where I think the negative feelings of...
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Building a Basic Tool Kit
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 easier but helps you make that...
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Moving Up Instead of Moving On
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 community. These sorts of decisions should be made...
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Art Pro Net Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast exploring topics and people in the art logistics and collection management fields. Each episode will include information about art handling, registration, collections care, conservation, fabrication, mount making, and other art logistics topics.
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