In this episode of ARTS Redefined, Rachel Skaggs challenges the stigma of failure in the arts, revealing how embracing missteps can lead to meaningful innovation and growth. Discover why failure is an overlooked aspect of the creative process, how funders and organizations can learn from it, and why shifting our narrative around failure is essential for arts advocacy and impact measurement. Join us in redefining success in the arts!

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Measuring Failure in the Arts
03:03 Understanding the Process Behind Artistic Success
06:00 The Fear of Failure Among Arts Organizations
08:49 Comparing Arts Funding to Medical Research
12:13 Creating a Culture of Open Discussion on Failure
15:01 The Role of Collaboration in Overcoming Failure
17:48 Learning from Rejection and Failure
21:04 Public Conversations on Failure in the Arts
23:46 Shifting Mindsets on Measurement and Impact
27:10 Defining Arts and Its Broader Implications

Rachel Skaggs: [https://www.rachelskaggs.me/]

[https://aaep.osu.edu/people/skaggs.131]