Episode 17: Kathleen Reckling on Leading ArtsWestchester

This week on Local Matters Westchester we spoke with Kathleen Reckling, CEO of ArtsWestchester, about the organization’s 60-year journey and what it’s like stepping into a role long held by local legend Janet Langsam.Reckling shares her background—including an early interest in arts journalism—the potential impact of federal cuts, with up to $8 million at risk for Westchester’s arts economy, and why public investment in the arts is more urgent than ever.We also discuss the intersection of art and politics, how the U.S. treatment of the arts compares globally, and how the organization supports local culture through efforts like the ArtsMobile and JazzFest.