Anthony Hirschel and Amita Banerji

Recorded November 11, 2020 40:51 minutes

Id: chi003398

Description

Amita Banerji (65) speaks to her colleague Anthony "Tony" Hirschel (63) about how the pandemic has transformed the arts, the digital expansion of audiences for the National Indo-American Museum (NIAM), the importance of creating and maintaining strong connections with community members and businesses, and the economic challenges for nonprofit organizations.

Subject Log / Time Code

02:14

A talks about how NIAM has been working during the pandemic to preserve the arts: "We've become more resilient."

11:55

A and AH discuss how NIAM has transformed their core programs to the digital world, how audiences have been reached, and the importance of maintaining a digital presence after the pandemic.

22:32

A talks about the commonality of the roots they share, and how it has helped to spread their stories online for people from other parts of the world.

29:22

A and AH talk about the importance of maintaining relationships with community members and businesses: "Be a bridge to the community."

33:13

AH talks about the challenges faced by arts organizations to be funded at this time.