#26 - Rethinking Failure: Lessons for the Arts Sector

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]