Show Overview
#beNMBL was created to allow museum and park leadership to hear first hand from their peers, thought leaders and advisors on what is happening within their industry. #beNMBL takes a look at topics ranging from visitation to development to feasibility and dives in to explore the interests within. This hour long show hosted by Dion Brown and Eric Moraczewski takes place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 12pm CST and takes viewers on a journey into the niche industry that is Cultural Attractions.
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NMBL Strategies is currently lining up guests for our April, May and June shows. If you’re interested in being a guest please feel free to contact us at info@nmblstrategies.com.
Previous Shows
COVID’S EFFECTS ON cultural Attractions
November 10th, 2020 12pm CST
Brian Hall (CMO of Explore St. Louis) and Dan Peltier (Travel Industry Analyst) join Dion Brown and Eric Moraczewski as we talk about COVID’s effects on cultural attractions and how groups are reacting, as well as where we’ll go from here. This hour long webcast allows for insights from Brian and Dan as they talk about the changes going on in the industry and how we’ll all adapt.
Building African American Museums
December 8th, 2020 12pm CST
Vedet Coleman-Robinson (CEO of Association of African American Museums) and Dr. Dina Bennett (Curatorial Director of the National Museum of African American Music) join Dion Brown and Eric Moraczewski as we dive into building African American Museums in the US. This hour long webcast will takes a look at funding, construction, PR and bringing the vision to reality.
Beyond a built environment
January 12th, 2021 12pm CST
Michael Friebele (Senior Associate at CRTKL) and Amy Lewis Hofland (Sr. Director of the Crow Museum of Asian Art) joined Dion Brown and Eric Moraczewski to discuss the influences of the external environment, building a culturally inclusive space with input from those around you and understanding your place in the community.
No touch annual giving
January 26th, 2021 12pm CST
Alicia Lifrak and Dana Hines from the Gabriel Group/Membership Consultants joined Dion Brown and Eric Moraczewski for this lively discussion as we discussed what has changed in memberships and annual appeals during COVID, where the fundraising environment is going and best practices to consider moving forward with. We'll dive into how to keep up annual giving and memberships without having in person events and where we're finding substitutes and alternative opportunities to engage donors.
It’s a Graphic World
February 9th, 2021 12pm CST
Join Rebecca Kelly (Art Director of Hickock Cole Creative) and Justin Childress (Creative Director of Switch) this lively discussion with leading graphic designers working with nonprofits as we discuss visual trends, best ways to create engagement and how to optimize a cultural institution’s visual presence.
Never let a crisis go to waste
february 23rd, 2021 12pm CST
Steve Manno (Managing Director of CCS Fundraising) and Alan Valentine (CEO of the Nashville Symphony) join us to talk about making the most of the pandemic to ensure the future of cultural organizations across the country. We’ll talk through unique opportunities being taken by cultural institutions through these, and prior, challenging times. For sure it will be a show you don’t want to miss.
Accessibility for all
March 9th, 2021 12pm CST
Bill Haley (Founder of Haley Sharpe Design) joins #beNMBL to talk through improving accessibility. We’ll be discussing the need to keep accessibility at the forefront of design and discuss best practices in for doing so, as well as going beyond ADA compliance with the intent of accessibility for all.
Public art for the public good
march 23rd, 2021 12pm CST
Join Scott Stewart (Executive Director of the Millennium Park Foundation) and Lauren Ross (Executive Director of Laumeier Sculpture Park) as we talk through the usage of public art for the public good, as well as ways to engage public art through unique financial setups.