Working with Creatives: Artists in the Interdisciplinary Research Development Process
Presenters: Jenifer Alonzo, Professional Development Practice Lab, Old Dominion University
Thanks to our session note-taker, Lynne Dahmen!
Key points from the session. We learned:
- “Creatives” includes all sorts of people including those in the theater, the visual arts, etc.
- Creatives can be integral parts of teams with outputs, especially in broader impacts.
- They can also, especially theater folks, help teams work collaboratively.
- Engage them early in the process, not as an after thought.
What did you hear at this presentation that surprised/impressed you?
“A key role of a performer is to make their partner shine.” Can we get PIs to work to make the work of other team members ‘shine’?
What else from this session should NORDP members know?
Remember that MFAs and others in the arts are professionals and well-trained experts. Treat them as such! Would you ask one of your team members to provide significant input without credit of financial support? Would you ask a consultant to provide services without putting them in a budget?
Remember that working a budget through “FTE” does not always give creatives a fair or living wage that easily aligns with ‘effort’…so think creatively for ways to provide enough funds to support the effort.
This was a great session and I highly recommend working with Jen!
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