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January 20, 2025 • 1 min

🎙️ Alison McNeil, CEO and Founder of McNeil Creative Enterprises,  welcomes you to Cultural Catalysts—a podcast dedicated to celebrating the creative visionaries working behind the scenes in the arts and entertainment industry.

🌟 What to Expect:

  • Inspiring stories from producers, publicists, directors, and other industry insiders.
  • A focus on equity, innovation, and the impact of behind-the-scenes creatives.
  • Insights into the challenges and successes of shaping culture through the arts.

With over 20 years of experience advocating for sustainable growth in the arts, Alison McNeil highlights the often-overlooked work of those who bring magic to the stage, screen, and beyond. Whether you’re an artist, arts administrator, or simply curious about the creative process, this podcast is for you!

🔗 Subscribe now to join us in celebrating the voices that make the arts thrive. This is Cultural Catalysts—where the creatives behind the curtain take center stage.

 

📢A Call to Action:

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the shifts in our arts and cultural landscape since these conversations were first recorded. We’ve seen challenges to institutions—including the arts—but we’ve also seen the resilience of creatives and cultural organizations.

If you believe in the power of the arts, now is the time to take action. Support the artists and arts organizations that inspire you—donate, amplify their work, and stay engaged. Visit Americans for the Arts to stay updated on advocacy efforts happening on Capitol Hill and across the country. Americans for the Arts provides resources and opportunities to get involved at the local, state, and national levels. We’ll link their website in the show notes and continue sharing updates on our MCE Instagram.

As the legendary Carrie Mae Weems reminds us, “Art is the one place we all turn to for solace, and we need that now more than ever.” Let’s show up for the arts, for our communities, and for each other. Now, let’s get into the episode!

🌐  MCE Instagram:  The resource link can be found in our bio.

🌐   Americans for the Arts website

 

 

 

🎭 Find out more about Americans for the Arts.

🔗 Connect with Alison:

🌐   Find out more about McNeil Creative Enterprises.

 

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