Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt
This is arts and culture. Unfiltered. Unscripted. Formerly known as CI to Eye, Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt is a trove of meaningful interviews with executives, artists, and experts across industries. Together with Monica, we’ll explore the way innovation, leadership, and joy drive our industry forward.
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Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist (Re-Release)
07/16/2026
Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist (Re-Release)
Producer's Note: While Arts Unscripted is on summer hiatus, we're re-sharing a few of our favorite episodes from past seasons. Carlos Simon is the the inaugural Composer Chair of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Composer-in-Residence since 2021 at the Kennedy Center. Since we recorded earlier this year, his Good News Mass keeps finding new orchestras and new audiences. With its Midwest premiere on July 31st at Ravinia Music Festival, what better moment to go back and hear how Carlos has built his body of work. ----- Music has the power to move a room. For composer Carlos Simon, that effect was first felt in church, where music was both a creative act and a shared experience. Raised in a family steeped in ministry and musical tradition, Carlos grew up surrounded by gospel, jazz, and the spontaneity of worship. From playing organ by ear during Sunday services to his later work with orchestras, film, and opera, he has built a compositional voice that blurs boundaries: bridging sacred and secular, improvisation and form, tradition and innovation. In this episode, Carlos traces his path to becoming one of today’s most sought-after composers and the first-ever Composer Chair for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Along the way, he offers insight into the deeply collaborative nature of his work and frames musical composition as an act of service. ----- LINKS: Carlos Simon: brea(d)th: Monuments: A Suite for DC: The Blacknificent 7:
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Shanta Thake, Chief Artistic Officer of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (Re-Release)
07/09/2026
Shanta Thake, Chief Artistic Officer of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (Re-Release)
Producer's Note: While Arts Unscripted is on summer hiatus, we're re-sharing a few of our favorite episodes from past seasons. Shanta Thake is the vision behind Lincoln Center's free Summer for the City festival happening right now through August 8 in New York. It's a good moment to go back and hear how she thinks about building a season for an entire city, not just a subscriber base. ----- Shanta Thake sees artistic curation as a practice rooted in curiosity and community connection. As the Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Shanta is helping redefine what one of the world’s most storied institutions can be. Since joining in 2021, she’s helped usher in an era of experimentation and access to ensure the arts remain central to New York City’s civic life. In this episode, Shanta reflects on what it means to democratize the programming process, how the arts contribute to community wellbeing, and why leading with curiosity sparks meaningful innovation. She also takes listeners behind the scenes of initiatives like Lincoln Center’s West Side Expansion and Summer for the City—efforts rooted in humility, collaboration, and partnership with local communities. ---- LINKS Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Summer for the City:
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Jeffrey Haydon, President and CEO of Ravinia Festival
06/11/2026
Jeffrey Haydon, President and CEO of Ravinia Festival
A festival lasts only a few weeks or months each year, but the work of leading one never stops. Jeffrey Haydon has spent his career at the helm of some of the country’s most respected music festivals, including Ojai, Caramoor, and now Ravinia Festival, where he serves as President and CEO. Drawing on a background that bridges music and business, he has led major capital projects, expanded educational and community programs, and navigated moments of organizational transformation. In this episode, Jeffrey reflects on what makes festivals such distinctive cultural institutions; the leadership lessons he’s learned across three decades in arts management; and how Ravinia continues to balance its rich classical legacy with new audiences, artists, and ideas. ----- LINKS Ravinia Festival: Jim Collins:
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TONYS WEEK: Beth Callen, Musician, The Lost Boys
06/05/2026
TONYS WEEK: Beth Callen, Musician, The Lost Boys
The Tony Awards often celebrate the names on a show poster, but every Broadway production is carried by countless artists whose work rarely fits neatly into a category. So in anticipation of this year’s awards ceremony, we’re spotlighting a few of the performers, collaborators, and creative forces behind nominated productions. Beth Callen follows her curiosity wherever the music leads. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator, she has traveled from indie folk stages and an all-female Guns N’ Roses tribute band to some of Broadway’s most acclaimed productions, including Head Over Heels, A Strange Loop, Suffs, and now The Lost Boys. In this episode, Beth discusses the realities of building a career as a working musician; why mentorship matters for the next generation of artists; and how greater visibility for pit musicians can deepen our appreciation for the live magic that happens eight times a week on Broadway. Links Beth Callen: The Lost Boys: Maestra:
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TONYS WEEK: Victor Vazquez, Casting Director, CATS: The Jellicle Ball
06/03/2026
TONYS WEEK: Victor Vazquez, Casting Director, CATS: The Jellicle Ball
The Tony Awards often celebrate the names on a show poster, but every Broadway production is carried by countless artists whose work rarely fits neatly into a category. So in anticipation of this year’s awards ceremony, we’re spotlighting a few of the performers, collaborators, and creative forces behind nominated productions. Victor Vazquez has spent his career expanding the possibilities of who gets seen onstage and whose stories Broadway embraces. As the founder of X Casting and casting director for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, Victor has helped build one of the most joyful, original, and culturally electric productions of the season from the ground up. In this conversation, Victor offers a rare look inside the audition room, reflects on what it means to bring Ballroom culture into the spotlight with care and authenticity, and discusses why he remains hopeful about the future of theater and the artists shaping it. —— LINKS CATS: The Jellicle Ball: X Casting: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts:
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TONYS WEEK: Allison Blackwell, Broadway Performer, Ragtime
06/01/2026
TONYS WEEK: Allison Blackwell, Broadway Performer, Ragtime
The Tony Awards often celebrate the names on a show poster, but every Broadway production is carried by countless artists whose work rarely fits neatly into a category. So in anticipation of this year’s awards ceremony, we’re spotlighting a few of the performers, collaborators, and creative forces behind nominated productions. Allison Blackwell knows the power of ensemble storytelling firsthand. Currently appearing in Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater as Sarah’s Friend, Allison is part of the acclaimed company behind one of Broadway’s most resonant productions this season. She has built a career defined by extraordinary versatility, emotional depth, and a deep commitment to collaboration onstage. In this conversation, Allison reflects on the path that brought her back to theater after nearly pursuing law school; what it has meant to revisit Ragtime across multiple productions; and what recognition for ensemble artists means to her personally. ----- LINKS Allison Blackwell: Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts:
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Oliver Richman, Singer-Songwriter and Actor
05/28/2026
Oliver Richman, Singer-Songwriter and Actor
Creative work is often romanticized as spontaneous: a flash of inspiration, a breakthrough moment, a burst of talent. In reality, many artists discover that creativity is less about sudden genius and more about the systems, rituals, and relationships that help ideas grow over time. For Oliver Richman, creativity has been both an early spark and an evolving practice. As a child, his performances found an audience far beyond his years, from a widely shared rendition of “Defying Gravity” to performing alongside Stevie Wonder at just ten years old. Since then, he has continued exploring new creative paths: studying drama at NYU Tisch, writing and directing numerous projects, and building an online community through his ambitious song-a-day practice. In this episode, Oliver reflects on balancing spontaneity with structure, building meaningful connections with online audiences, and why creativity thrives when treated as a daily practice. ----- LINKS Oliver Richman: Oliver's Instagram: Oliver's TikTok: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts:
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra on Creating a Culture of Collaboration
05/21/2026
Sydney Symphony Orchestra on Creating a Culture of Collaboration
Arts organizations thrive when teams stop operating in parallel and begin building together. Take it from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, which is wrapping its biggest season in over a decade. By creating shared goals across teams and building systems that encourage communication instead of competition, the Symphony has seen unprecedented audience growth in just a few short years. In this episode, Monica sits down with three leaders from across the organization—Director of Marketing Charles Buchanan, Director of Artistic Planning Melissa King, and Director of Learning & Engagement John Nolan—to explore how deeper collaboration has reshaped both internal culture and audience experience. ----- LINKS Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Emil Kang's The Reprise:
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Susan Magsamen, Co-Author of “Your Brain on Art”
05/14/2026
Susan Magsamen, Co-Author of “Your Brain on Art”
Susan Magsamen has spent her career arguing that creativity and aesthetic experiences are not luxuries, but biological necessities woven into how we heal, learn, and connect. A researcher, educator, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art, Susan has become one of the leading voices in the growing field of neuroaesthetics: the science of how the arts and sensory experiences shape the brain and body. Through her work with the and the , she has helped bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world practice in healthcare, education, and community life. In this episode, Susan reflects on the winding path that led her into this emerging field and explains what the latest research reveals about the profound impact of arts engagement on human wellbeing. She also explores how arts organizations can better communicate their value, why community-centered approaches matter, and what it will take to make neuroaesthetics a mainstream part of public policy in the years ahead. —— LINKS: Your Brain on Art: International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins: NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative: Neuroarts Resource Center:
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Jacob Jonas, Dancer, Choreographer, and Founder of Films.Dance
05/07/2026
Jacob Jonas, Dancer, Choreographer, and Founder of Films.Dance
Jacob Jonas consistently questions who dance is for, where it belongs, and how it can be sustained. From his early days as a street performer on Venice Beach to founding his own company at just 21, his work reflects a conviction that art must evolve alongside audiences. That perspective has shaped his drive to build new models for the field just as much as it has informed his creative practice. In this episode, Jacob discusses expanding access to dance beyond traditional ticketed spaces, and bringing movement to the screen through his global platform . He also reflects on the gaps he sees across the dance ecosystem—from outdated funding models to legacy approaches to marketing—where emerging leaders have opportunities to rethink the future of the field.
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Giorgia Lupi, Partner at Pentagram
05/01/2026
Giorgia Lupi, Partner at Pentagram
Giorgia Lupi has built a career at the intersection of design, storytelling, and information, treating data not as cold fact but as something deeply human. From organizing buttons in her grandmother’s tailor shop in Italy to becoming a partner at Pentagram, her work consistently challenges the idea that analysis and artistry exist in separate worlds. In this episode, Giorgia reflects on her path from architecture to information design, and unpacks her philosophy of data humanism: an approach that embraces subjectivity, emotion, and storytelling as essential to how we understand data. She also talks about her work in branding, including Capacity’s recent rebrand, and what it means to design in a world increasingly shaped by AI. --- LINKS Giorgia Lupi: Pentagram: Letterform Online Archive:
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Ruth Hartt, Founder of Cindr
04/23/2026
Ruth Hartt, Founder of Cindr
What's the root of the audience growth problem? Relevance. Few people understand that better than Ruth Hartt. Ruth has built a career at the intersection of performance and business innovation, moving from a 17-year career as a professional opera singer to advising cultural organizations on how to rethink audience engagement. Drawing on her work at the Clayton Christensen Institute and her deep grounding in the arts, Ruth challenges long-held assumptions about how and why people connect with cultural experiences. In this episode, Ruth unpacks the limitations of traditional, product-centered marketing and makes the case for a more human, need-based approach. Along the way, she reflects on her own journey from the stage to strategy, and what it means to build a more responsive, relevant future for the arts. —— LINKS: Cindr: Cindr Webinar: Culture for Hire: Christensen Institute:
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Brent Reidy, Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at The New York Public Library
04/16/2026
Brent Reidy, Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at The New York Public Library
Libraries are often thought of as quiet repositories. But at their best, they are living, evolving spaces where culture is preserved, interpreted, and reimagined. Brent Reidy serves as the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at The New York Public Library—one of the most expansive and dynamic cultural collections in the world. With a career that spans musicology, consulting with arts institutions, and nearly a decade at NYPL, Brent brings a unique perspective on how libraries function not just as archives, but as active participants in the cultural ecosystem. In this episode, Brent reflects on what it takes to engage new audiences; how digitization efforts intersect with access and institutional mission; and how preserving the past can help shape a more inclusive and imaginative future for the arts. ----- LINKS: The New York Public Library: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: StoryCorps Archive:
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Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall
04/09/2026
Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall
The best leaders build conditions for others to shine. Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall, has built his leadership philosophy around this very idea. Derek brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to navigating the complexities of today’s arts landscape, drawing on years of experience across major cultural institutions like the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center. In this episode, Derek reflects on the power of servant leadership and how trust becomes the foundation for both strong teams and bold ideas. He also shares what it means to step into a senior leadership role at a pivotal moment for Seattle Symphony, and how he hopes orchestra marketing will evolve in the years ahead. ----- LINKS: Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall: Merriam-Webster:
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Ashley Hufford, Content Creator and Theater Influencer
04/02/2026
Ashley Hufford, Content Creator and Theater Influencer
The beauty of theater isn’t just what happens on stage. It’s the community that forms around it. And increasingly, that community is being built online. Ashley Hufford is part of a growing group of creators leading that shift. A constant presence across New York’s theater scene and on social media, she has built an audience of more than 100,000 followers who turn to her not for theater criticism, but for an invitation to try something new. What began as a pandemic-era hobby of posting about shows has grown into a kind of cultural bridge, connecting productions with new and younger audiences. In this episode, Ashley reflects on her path from sports media to political storytelling to theater influencing; what she’s learned about sharing stories that resonate; the evolving role of influencers in the theater ecosystem; and how the arts industry can rethink accessibility and audience-building for the future. ——— LINKS: Ashley Huffed: The New York Public Library: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts:
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Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist
03/26/2026
Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist
Music has the power to move a room. For composer Carlos Simon, that effect was first felt in church, where music was both a creative act and a shared experience. Raised in a family steeped in ministry and musical tradition, Carlos grew up surrounded by gospel, jazz, and the spontaneity of worship. From playing organ by ear during Sunday services to his later work with orchestras, film, and opera, he has built a compositional voice that blurs boundaries: bridging sacred and secular, improvisation and form, tradition and innovation. In this episode, Carlos traces his path to becoming one of today’s most sought-after composers and the first-ever Composer Chair for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Along the way, he offers insight into the deeply collaborative nature of his work and frames musical composition as an act of service. ----- LINKS: Carlos Simon: brea(d)th: Monuments: A Suite for DC: The Blacknificent 7:
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Sara Villagio, Chief Marketing Officer of Carnegie Hall
03/19/2026
Sara Villagio, Chief Marketing Officer of Carnegie Hall
Sara Villagio believes some of the most important leadership lessons begin with listening. Early in her tenure at Carnegie Hall, she made a point of meeting one-on-one with colleagues across the organization, setting the tone for a leadership style grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and learning from the people around you. Now Chief Marketing Officer of the historic New York institution, Sara reflects on the moments and mentors that shaped her path from young musician to arts executive, and how she guides a cross-functional team of more than 60 people. She also reflects on a challenge facing many arts organizations: the temptation to assume we know what audiences want. Instead, she argues for a different mindset—one rooted in experimentation and paying close attention to what audiences actually show us. ----- LINKS Carnegie Hall: Insight Timer:
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Pamela Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow
03/12/2026
Pamela Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow
A long history is a gift for any cultural institution, but it also invites a constant balancing act. How do you honor tradition while continuing to evolve for the future? Pamela Tatge has spent the past decade exploring that question as Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow, one of the world’s most renowned dance institutions. Under her leadership, the Pillow has expanded from a seasonal festival into a year-round cultural hub, embraced a collaborative curatorial model, and explored how new technologies can broaden how dance is experienced and shared. As Pamela marks her tenth year leading the Pillow, she reflects on guiding the celebrated institution through moments of upheaval; the growing role of technology in the arts; and the leadership lessons she’s gained in her tenure. ----- LINKS: Jacob's Pillow: Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive: Wesleyan Center for the Arts:
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Paul Tate dePoo III, Set and Production Designer
03/05/2026
Paul Tate dePoo III, Set and Production Designer
Before audiences fall in love with a story, they fall into a world—one shaped by the unseen artistry that turns empty space into something alive. Set and production designer Paul Tate dePoo III has built a career shaping the physical environments that hold our favorite stories. From intimate stages to large-scale productions, his work lives at the intersection of architecture, storytelling, and psychology, where space itself becomes a character. In this episode, Paul reflects on how ideas move from sketch to stage, the collaborative nature of his work, and the responsibility designers carry in shaping how audiences experience a narrative. ----- LINKS: Tate Design Group: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: The New York Public Library Photography Collection:
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Duke Dang, Executive Director of Works & Process
02/26/2026
Duke Dang, Executive Director of Works & Process
Before a performance is polished, premiered, or reviewed, it exists in a more vulnerable state. What happens when you invite audiences into that space? As Executive Director of Works & Process, Duke Dang leads an organization built around that idea. By welcoming audiences into the rehearsal room—where new work is tested and shaped—Works & Process transforms performance from a finished product into a shared journey. Under Duke’s leadership, the organization has grown in scale and influence, setting the standard for how institutions can nurture artists at pivotal moments in their development. In this episode, Duke reflects on building sustainable pathways for artists across disciplines, creating space for artistic risk, and deepening audience investment in new work. ----- LINKS: Works & Process: CATS: The Jellicle Ball: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts:
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Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and Stage Manager
02/19/2026
Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and Stage Manager
Great theater starts by creating trusted conditions for talent and creativity to thrive. Cody Renard Richard is a Tony Award-winning producer and stage manager whose career spans Broadway, television, opera, and even Cirque du Soleil. Along the way, his backstage leadership has shaped acclaimed productions like the 2025 revival of Ragtime and this spring’s CATS: The Jellicle Ball. In this episode, Cody talks about what it really means to lead from behind the scenes, and why stage management is such a powerful training ground for leadership. He reflects on his path through the industry, how he’s navigated power and visibility in a field that doesn’t always make room for everyone, and what it looks like to advocate for artists and audiences without burning out or losing yourself in the process. ----- LINKS: Cody Renard Richard: Ragtime at Lincoln Center: CATS: The Jellicle Ball: RISE Theatre Directory:
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Aidan Connolly, Executive Director of Irish Arts Center
02/12/2026
Aidan Connolly, Executive Director of Irish Arts Center
Aidan Connolly knows that institutional growth isn’t just a matter of square footage. It’s a test of values. As Executive Director of Irish Arts Center in New York City, Aidan is leading the organization through a major expansion and transformation—one that requires not only bold vision, but the discipline to protect what made the institution matter in the first place. In this episode, Aidan reflects on what it takes to lead values-driven change, how his background in politics shaped his approach to advocacy and stakeholder management, and how arts organizations can become not just presenters of culture, but civic homes for artists and audiences alike. —— LINKS: Irish Arts Center: WorkLife with Adam Grant: The New York Public Library: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts:
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Sammi Cannold, Broadway, Film, and TV Director
02/05/2026
Sammi Cannold, Broadway, Film, and TV Director
Risk is usually something leaders are told to minimize. But for Sammi Cannold, it’s essential to success. As an award-winning director across Broadway, film, and television, Sammi has built her career on ambitious projects—like staging Violet on a moving bus and reimagining Ragtime on Ellis Island. What stands out isn’t just the boldness of the choices, but the intention behind them: using place and performance to help audiences experience even the most familiar stories in new ways. In this episode, Sammi shares how she found her voice as a young woman in a male-dominated field; how she brings new perspective to beloved works while still honoring their legacy; and what it means to be an “actor’s director” whether she’s working on stage or the silver screen. Plus, she shares why advocacy in entertainment doesn’t always have to feel like eating your vegetables, and breaks down the false dichotomy between mission-driven and commercial work. LINKS: Sammi Cannold: The Agnes Index: Broadway Briefing:
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Andrew Recinos, President and CEO of Tessitura
01/29/2026
Andrew Recinos, President and CEO of Tessitura
If you could spend a year visiting arts organizations around the world, what patterns would start to emerge—and which assumptions would fall apart? Last year, Andrew Recinos, President & CEO of Tessitura, embarked on a global listening tour that took him inside cultural institutions across ten countries. Despite vast differences in geography, scale, and discipline, he heard strikingly similar themes—of reconstruction, resilience, and the challenge of evolving without losing core purpose. In this episode, Andrew explores what a global vantage point reveals about the state of the field, why innovation requires “eating good ideas,” and how technology can act as a co-intelligence that deepens, rather than diminishes, meaningful human connection. —— LINKS Tessitura: Arts Journal: TLDRAI:
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Best of the Season
12/18/2025
Best of the Season
As of May 1, 2025, CI to Eye is now Arts Unscripted. This name change reflects Capacity’s broader rebrand, but the heart of the show remains the same: candid, thoughtful conversations with artists, leaders, and creative thinkers about the future of our industry. Join host Monica Holt as she reflects on the moments that defined the Fall 2025 season, and hear cultural leaders remind us why connection, creativity, and collaboration are more important than ever.
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Aly Maier Lokuta on the Intersection of Arts and Health
12/11/2025
Aly Maier Lokuta on the Intersection of Arts and Health
Aly Maier Lokuta knows that art and science aren’t opposing disciplines. They’re a shared language for strengthening public wellbeing. Her career has long bridged these worlds, from co-founding Rutgers’ Arts and Health Research Lab to leading the largest public mural initiative since the WPA era during her time with NYC Health + Hospitals. Now, as AVP of Arts and Well-Being at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, she’s proving what many leaders in the field are only beginning to articulate: that cultural institutions can be powerful drivers of community health. In this episode, Aly shares real-world examples of arts-in-health programs and actionable advice for organizations looking to launch or grow their own initiatives. LINKS: Aly’s art and consulting work: Aly’s Arts in Health blog: NJPAC Arts & Well-Being: Jameel Arts and Health Lab: National Organization for Arts in Health: NYC Health + Hospitals Arts in Medicine Program: UF Center for Arts in Medicine:
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Ming Min Hui on Luck, Leadership, and Wall Street
12/04/2025
Ming Min Hui on Luck, Leadership, and Wall Street
For Ming Min Hui, there’s no single “right” path to arts leadership—only the one you build through curiosity, courage, and a willingness to evolve. Her career began far from the stage, in finance and corporate strategy on Wall Street. Today, as Executive Director of Boston Ballet, she sees that wide-ranging experience not as a detour but as the engine behind her leadership. In this episode, Ming reflects on the value of expansive career paths, the power of collaborative problem-solving, and how she uses her business acumen to deepen the relevance of a 400-year-old art form in Boston and beyond. LINKS: Boston Ballet - NBC Boston | Citydance 30 Documentary -
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Alex Sarian on the Audacity of Relevance
11/20/2025
Alex Sarian on the Audacity of Relevance
For Alex Sarian, relevance isn’t a buzzword. It’s a mandate for the future of the arts. As President and CEO of the Werklund Centre in Calgary, he’s leading the largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history, a transformation that will soon make the organization the country’s largest performing arts campus. But Alex is quick to point out that bricks and mortar aren’t the real story. The deeper shift is philosophical: a move away from mission statements as fixed declarations and toward a practice of asking, “What does the world need right now that we are uniquely positioned to do?” In this episode, Alex reflects on the evolution underway at the Werklund Centre and the ideas behind his best-selling book The Audacity of Relevance. He offers a roadmap for leaders ready to create with their community—not for them—and makes a compelling case for why relevance is the most powerful strategy we have for building a sustainable, future-facing cultural sector. LINKS Werklund Centre: The Audacity of Relevance:
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LIVE: Deborah F. Rutter on Leading Through Disruption and Designing for Resilience
11/13/2025
LIVE: Deborah F. Rutter on Leading Through Disruption and Designing for Resilience
The future of arts and culture depends on leaders who can innovate, adapt, and inspire—and Deborah Rutter has been doing it at the highest levels. With five decades of experience leading premier cultural institutions across the United States, she knows what it takes to drive meaningful change while keeping artists and audiences at the center. In this live episode from Boot Camp 2025, the former President of the Kennedy Center and current Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke University shares lessons from her career on leading through periods of transformational growth and building the financial and operational resilience needed to sustain our organizations.
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Christopher Williams on Building a More Courageous Arts Sector
11/06/2025
Christopher Williams on Building a More Courageous Arts Sector
It’s Boot Camp week! In this special mini episode, Capacity’s President Christopher Williams joins host Monica Holt to pull back the curtain on Boot Camp, the leading conference for arts and culture professionals. They dive into how this year’s program came together, the sessions they’re most excited about, and how courage and curiosity are the keys to a stronger sector. LINKS:
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