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Episode 604: Why Regional Arts Organizations Need a Business Mindset to Survive with Chantell Ghosh

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In this conversation, John Dick and Chantell Ghosh discuss the critical role of regional arts organizations in community infrastructure and economic sustainability. They explore the challenges these organizations face, including funding, audience engagement, and competition with larger entities like Broadway. Ghosh emphasizes the need for arts organizations to adopt a business mindset, interrogate their models, and connect with younger audiences to ensure their survival and relevance. The discussion highlights the importance of arts in creating vibrant communities and the necessity of political and financial support for these organizations.

Answer questions from the end of the episode.

Takeaways

  • Regional arts organizations are vital for community infrastructure.
  • Arts and culture contribute significantly to local economies.
  • The removal of arts education impacts future generations.
  • Inflation and cost of living affect arts organizations' sustainability.
  • Engaging younger audiences is crucial for the future of the arts.
  • Arts organizations must interrogate their business models.
  • Profitability is essential for the survival of arts organizations.
  • Community engagement can enhance the relevance of the arts.
  • Political will is necessary for supporting the arts.
  • Arts organizations should not shy away from making money.
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28 episodes

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In this conversation, John Dick and Chantell Ghosh discuss the critical role of regional arts organizations in community infrastructure and economic sustainability. They explore the challenges these organizations face, including funding, audience engagement, and competition with larger entities like Broadway. Ghosh emphasizes the need for arts organizations to adopt a business mindset, interrogate their models, and connect with younger audiences to ensure their survival and relevance. The discussion highlights the importance of arts in creating vibrant communities and the necessity of political and financial support for these organizations.

Answer questions from the end of the episode.

Takeaways

  • Regional arts organizations are vital for community infrastructure.
  • Arts and culture contribute significantly to local economies.
  • The removal of arts education impacts future generations.
  • Inflation and cost of living affect arts organizations' sustainability.
  • Engaging younger audiences is crucial for the future of the arts.
  • Arts organizations must interrogate their business models.
  • Profitability is essential for the survival of arts organizations.
  • Community engagement can enhance the relevance of the arts.
  • Political will is necessary for supporting the arts.
  • Arts organizations should not shy away from making money.
  continue reading

28 episodes

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