S5 E8 | Michael Tomor on How Art Fuels Tampa's Economy, Education, & Wellness

What if one of Tampa's biggest economic engines wasn't a bank, a stadium, or a corporation but a museum? In this episode of the "Money" Market Podcast, Michael Tomor, Executive Director of the Tampa Museum of Art, shatters the outdated idea of what a museum really is. From operating a $6.5 million organization to driving tourism, workforce development, and community wellness, Michael explains why cultural institutions now function like full-scale businesses. Owen and Michael dig into modern philanthropy, why funding is no longer guaranteed, and how nonprofit leaders are forced to think like CEOs just to survive. Michael also reveals how art is being used for mental health, trauma recovery, Alzheimer's patients, and at-risk youth, and why this work matters more than ever. They unpack what it takes to attract younger, more digitally-native audiences and the pressure that cultural institutions face to innovate, stay relevant, and compete for attention in a rapidly growing Tampa Bay. This episode will completely change how you think about art, impact, and what actually moves a city forward.   WATCH NEXT: GROWING A BUSINESS JOURNAL IN BOOMTOWN TAMPA BAY WITH IAN ANDERSON https://youtu.be/SF4Z6_cLELA SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_7yNs7dOuyKApAkohqJIQ   Follow The "Money" Market Podcast here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e7E0DaJZQkuw339G7nGI4?si=27d047641a1d4b17 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-market-podcast/id1733948143 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymarketpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymarketpodcast Website: https://moneymarketpodcast.com   The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC