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In an age of profound change, how must arts administrators evolve so our organizations stay relevant and thrive? It starts by asking tough questions. Erik Gensler, the President of Capacity...
Giorgia Lupi has built a career at the intersection of design, storytelling, and information, treating data not as cold fact but as somethin...
What's the root of the audience growth problem? Relevance. Few people understand that better than Ruth Hartt. Ruth has built a career at the...
Libraries are often thought of as quiet repositories. But at their best, they are living, evolving spaces where culture is preserved, interp...
The best leaders build conditions for others to shine. Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall, has...
The beauty of theater isn't just what happens on stage. It's the community that forms around it. And increasingly, that community is being b...
Music has the power to move a room. For composer Carlos Simon, that effect was first felt in church, where music was both a creative act and...
Sara Villagio believes some of the most important leadership lessons begin with listening. Early in her tenure at Carnegie Hall, she made a...
A long history is a gift for any cultural institution, but it also invites a constant balancing act. How do you honor tradition while contin...
Before audiences fall in love with a story, they fall into a world—one shaped by the unseen artistry that turns empty space into something a...
Before a performance is polished, premiered, or reviewed, it exists in a more vulnerable state. What happens when you invite audiences into...
Great theater starts by creating trusted conditions for talent and creativity to thrive. Cody Renard Richard is a Tony Award-winning produce...
Aidan Connolly knows that institutional growth isn't just a matter of square footage. It's a test of values. As Executive Director of Irish...
Risk is usually something leaders are told to minimize. But for Sammi Cannold, it's essential to success. As an award-winning director acros...
If you could spend a year visiting arts organizations around the world, what patterns would start to emerge—and which assumptions would fall...
Join host Monica Holt as she reflects on the moments that defined the Fall 2025 season, and hear cultural leaders remind us why connection,...
Aly Maier Lokuta knows that art and science aren't opposing disciplines. They're a shared language for strengthening public wellbeing. Her c...
For Ming Min Hui, there's no single "right" path to arts leadership—only the one you build through curiosity, courage, and a willingness to...
For Alex Sarian, relevance isn't a buzzword. It's a mandate for the future of the arts. As President and CEO of the Werklund Centre in Calga...
The future of arts and culture depends on leaders who can innovate, adapt, and inspire—and Deborah Rutter has been doing it at the highest l...
It's Boot Camp week! In this special mini episode, Capacity's President Christopher Williams joins host Monica Holt to pull back the curtain...
Shanta Thake sees artistic curation as a practice rooted in curiosity and community connection. As the Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer at...
For Rachel S. Moore, the arts aren't just a mirror for society. They're a means of shaping it. As President and CEO of The Music Center in L...
Reimagining a centuries-old art form takes more than talent; it takes courage, curiosity, and a deep belief that tradition can evolve. Few e...
Can a performing arts center change the identity of a city? Tom Gabbard has spent more than two decades proving it can as CEO of Blumenthal...
How do you bring audiences along as you expand their definition of an art form? That's the question Jane Raleigh has grappled with throughou...
Audiences don't just want to watch theater; they want to step inside it. Few people understand that better than casting director Kate Lumpki...
Arts and culture don't thrive in isolation. They thrive when artists, institutions, and policymakers work in concert. Michael J. Bobbitt, Ex...
How do you invite new audiences into the symphony in a way that feels fresh, joyful, and unforgettable? Macy Schmidt has been asking that qu...
Few leaders expect their first months on the job to coincide with a fight for the future of the arts in America. For Erin Harkey, that becam...
What turns a live event into a cultural moment people never forget? David Jammy has some answers. As Executive Producer at Done+Dusted, he's...
AI is changing how we work. What does that mean for arts and culture? Jen Taylor, Capacity Interactive's Director of AI Strategy and Integra...
What happens when a cultural district leads a city's revival? As President and CEO of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Kendra Whitlock Ingram is l...
Can legacy arts institutions innovate like start-ups? Clive Chang thinks so. As President and CEO of YoungArts, he's reimagining how a 40-ye...
A bold new chapter. A brilliant new voice. CI's President Christopher Williams kicks off a new season of CI to Eye by welcoming Monica Holt,...
Marketing and development teams in arts and cultural organizations work toward the same goals: generating revenue, deepening relationships,...
Recent political developments in the U.S.—from executive orders to proposed agency closures and evolving federal funding guidelines—have pla...
Great experiences don't happen by accident—they're designed with intention. From the first click on a website to the moment a visitor steps...
As we face growing political tensions in the U.S. and unprecedented government interference in arts and culture programming, sustaining our...
In this episode, we revisit some of the most powerful insights from last year's guests to inspire and guide the year ahead. This isn't just...
The end of the year is a busy time for arts administrators, packed with holiday campaigns and fundraising deadlines. With so much happening,...
In today's post-pandemic world, keeping our audiences engaged and organizations financially healthy can feel like an uphill battle. Changing...
The world is full of injustice and inequity, and most arts organizations have the best of intentions to be responsive in thoughtful and mean...
A solid web analytics strategy gives the insight you need to better understand your audiences, optimize your campaigns, and ultimately, driv...
Governor Ron DeSantis' recent veto of over $30 million in arts and culture funding is more than just a financial blow to Florida arts organi...
Social media is more than just a content dumping ground. It's where your organization makes its first impression on potential audiences and...
A new cohort of inspiring and determined individuals has moved into leadership positions at cultural organizations—and they're challenging t...
What sets successful diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access (DEIBA) initiatives apart? It's not about checking boxes; it's abou...
Audience behavior has changed significantly over the past few years, and pre-pandemic benchmarks are all but obsolete. If we want to adjust...
Audience engagement is critical for attracting and retaining new attendees. But what exactly does it look like in practice? For Holly Mulcah...
Across a variety of artistic genres, we see persistent gender imbalances among the creatives and leaders who make the art possible. That's e...