Why Arts Funding Is Disappearing – And What We Can Do About It

What happens when the system designed to support the arts starts narrowing the door of opportunity? Josh Benson, Executive Director of the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, mural artist, and co-host of There’s No Business Like podcast, joins me to discuss the funding challenges facing arts organizations today. From shifting National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) directives to the Kennedy Center's financial struggles, the landscape for arts funding is changing fast, often leaving rural and mid-sized organizations behind.In this episode, we cover:✅ Why traditional funding models aren’t working for rural arts organizations✅ The latest on the Kennedy Center crisis & NEA’s evolving priorities✅ How creative placemaking and grassroots engagement can secure funding✅ What arts organizations must do to adapt and stay relevantIf your organization is feeling the squeeze, you’re not alone. Stay tuned for insights on navigating these turbulent times and securing the future of the arts.Josh Benson, There's No Business Like Podcast