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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 6 MIN

Why We Keep Proving the Wrong Case for Arts Funding

from ARTS Redefined · host Angela P Meleca

Are you still trying to prove your value with ticket sales and attendance numbers—only to see funding stay flat or disappear altogether? In this episode of ARTS Redefined, Angela Meleca exposes why the traditional case for arts funding no longer works—and what we must do differently if we want sustainable investment in the arts. You'll hear how 20 arts organizations are already utilizing real-time data to demonstrate outcomes that truly matter: confidence, belonging, creative skills, and job readiness. This is the kind of evidence funders value—and the case that will shift how we're funded in the future. If you're tired of fighting for resources with outdated talking points, it's time to reframe your case and prove the transformational impact of your work. 🔗 Download the Free Advocacy Toolkit: https://melecacreative.com/advocacy-toolkit 📅 Book a 1:1 Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/melecacreative/1-1-chat  

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