No. 69: LORI MEADOWS - Board Chair, Kentuckians for the Arts
release date: January 6, 2026
release date: January 6, 2026
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Lori Meadows, Board Chair of Kentuckians for the Arts which is an arts advocacy organization that brings together arts organizations, educators, artists and arts supporters to speak with a united voice. In this podcast with host Kate Savage, the conversation centers around the importance and critical role of arts advocacy in Kentucky. They discuss the significant decline in funding for the Kentucky Arts Council, the importance of legislative support as well as collaboration amoung arts organizations, and emphasis the economic impact of the creative industry on the state's GDP. The conversation also touches on the challenges of securing funding, public perceptions of the arts, and the broader definition of what constitutes art, including its role in healthcare and community well-being.
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