The State of the Arts: Politics, Funding, and Financial Survival

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The significance of Deborah Rutter’s firing and its implications for the Kennedy Center and performing artists.

• Key takeaways from Rutter’s All Things Considered interview, including concerns about artistic direction and funding.

• How federal funding cuts could reshape arts organizations and individual artists’ opportunities.

• Alternative funding sources and financial strategies to sustain a career in the performing arts.

• Actionable steps for performers to diversify income, apply for grants, and build long-term financial stability.

Host Bri Cooper

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