Martha Weidmann | Transforming spaces into experiences with original art

Building Our Future

Martha Weidmann is CEO and Co-Founder of Nine Dot Arts in Denver, Colorado. Nine Dot Arts is a consulting firm that not only curates inspirational art experiences, but also serves as an advocate for both art and artists.

In this podcast:

  1. What’s driving the renaissance of the use of art in the built environment?
  2. What are the benefits of art for spaces, places and buildings?
  3. What mediums of art are being used?
  4. How are arts projects generally funded?
  5. How important is ROI of art and how can it be tracked?
  6. Do art installations need to be permanent?
  7. How do you develop an art strategy for a place or building?
  8. How is art sourced?

Martha references Rainbow Militia’s adaptation to performance in a post-Covid world. You can read more about their innovative use of a 1900s bungalow here. 

Martha’s favourite building is Fort Gaines, Alabama.

Her recommended book is The Best Place to Work; The Art & Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace, Ron Friedman; a book that has shaped the building of the Nine Dot Arts business.

Her technology to watch out for is AI in respect of its ability to create and identify curators and transform them into super-curators.

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