The Future of Digital Infrastructure for the Creative Economy

Every member of the arts community has been impacted by the unprecedented challenges and opportunities proffered by technology. The last decade has observed our field coming to terms with this disruptive force in inspiring and innovative ways. Equally exhilarating and demanding, these transformations challenged many previous assumptions about the role of the arts and culture sector. This paper briefly examines some of the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital era, and also suggests how the development and maintenance of certain digital infrastructure is critical to a successful and resilient 21st century arts and cultural sector.

[Authored and submitted by Future of Music Coalition, Fractured Atlas and the National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture.]