In this episode, Angela and Christy Farnbaugh explore the shifting landscape of arts funding and the critical need for organizations to showcase their public value. They discuss how empathy and creativity can serve as essential metrics for impact and emphasize the power of storytelling in arts advocacy. Addressing barriers to participation and evolving traditional narratives, they highlight the arts' foundational role in community development and the importance of transformational data collection for future funding.

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Arts Funding

03:02 Understanding Public Value in the Arts

05:05 Barriers to Arts Participation

09:38 Transforming Arts Advocacy

12:03 The Impact of the Pandemic on Arts Organizations

16:13 Measuring Empathy and Creativity

20:30 The Role of Arts in Community Development

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