Published on March 19th, 2008 | by David Dombrosky

2008 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference

Today kicked off the 2008 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. On my way toward downtown, I took this photo of Jackson Square on my cell phone.

I spent about three hours in the Science Fair (normally called an “exhibit hall” at other conferences) absorbing as much as I possible could about the various technology product and service providers who work with nonprofit organizations. I met some people doing really wonderful work, and I hope to introduce them to you as sponsors for our 2008 Technology in the Arts Conference in October! Click here for a list of companies in residence at this year’s Science Fair.

After the Science Fair, I went to dinner with my fellow CAMT teammates Haebin and Guillermo, who wanted to find a place to get seafood and alligator. We ended up at the Cajun Cabin on Bourbon Street. Check out Haebin playing the spoons with the restaurants cajun/zydeco band!

After dinner, we ventured further into the wilds of the French Quarter. It turns out the Haebin has an fun-loving inner rock star who just had to get up onstage at the Cat’s Meow to do a karaoke rendition of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Cyndi Lauper would have been proud.

On my walk back to the hotel, I passed an interesting gallery on Royal Street and took a photo of this large scale facial sculpture.

Day One – Thumbs up for me.

About the Author

David Dombrosky David Dombrosky is the Executive Director of the Center for Arts Management and Technology, an applied research center at Carnegie Mellon University investigating ways in which technology can improve and enhance the practice of arts management and, when appropriate, developing technology solutions that meet critical needs in the field. David has presented technology workshops and panels for a numerous arts conferences and convenings. Additionally, he teaches a course on cultural policy and advocacy for Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Arts Management program. Prior to joining the CAMT team, David spent eight years at the Southern Arts Federation, where he designed and managed both regional and national programs in the visual, performing, media and literary arts. David currently serves on the board of directors for the National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture as well as the Art and Technology Advisory Committee for the Pittsburgh Technology Council. In 2007, David received the Emerging Leader Award from Americans for the Arts. He holds a M.A. in Communication Studies and B.A. degrees in Psychology and Speech Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

http://camt.artsnet.org Brad Stephenson

Thanks for leaving Josh, Melody and me behind to do all the work while you’re out playing spoons and eating gator!

Your cell takes nice pics, by the way. Mind sharing the make and model with our readers?
http://camt.artsnet.org David Dombrosky

My cell is an AT&T LG model. I’ve been happy with the photo quality – now the service is another story!
Haebin

Haha, I just saw the pictures.
Nice job, David.