On Thursday, January 19, Ted Hope returns to the Convergence to share his thoughts on where the Art House Convergence and the community-based, mission-driven cinema exhibition movement sits four years after his first visit. Also, from his vantage point as one of the most knowledgeable people in the independent film business, we can expect to [...]

Interested in applying for a Science on Screen grant? Learn how at tomorrow’s 10:45am session, lead by staff members of the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Science on Screen: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant Program The Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Science on Screen series has expanded film and scientific literacy with this popular program, now in its eighth [...]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 17) at 3:30pm, join Ira Deutchman for an overview of social media tools that you can use to support your art house. The official session description is as follows: Social Media for the Art House Twitter, Facebook and Blogs — oh my! The panel will explore such questions as: How is social [...]

The 2012 Art House Convergence kicks off today! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (#AHC12) for the latest news and updates. Registration opens at 3pm. Here’s a full listing of the day’s schedule: 3 to 9pm: Registration and conference office open Pick up your credentials and other goodies at registration. Coat room in St. [...]

The Sustainable Art House – Balancing Community Relevance, Artistic Vibrancy and Multiple Revenue Streams Sustainability is not a simplistic sense of financial security. Art House sustainability requires a balancing act between three interdependent but sometimes competing priorities: community relevance, artistic vibrancy and proper capitalization – which, for non-profit Art Houses, should include dynamic fundraising programs [...]