Intro

Recent political developments in the U.S.—from executive orders to proposed agency closures and evolving federal funding guidelines—have placed cultural organizations at the center of a national conversation about how institutions uphold their values and navigate their role in a rapidly changing America. 

In this episode, Brett Egan of the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management breaks down what’s happening now, what’s at stake, and where cultural organizations might find unexpected opportunity in the turbulence. 

CI to Eye with Brett Egan (1:30) -- CI’s President (Interim) Christopher Williams sits down with Brett Egan, President of the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management. They discuss how to prepare for threats to the arts and cultural industry, and rethink what resilience means moving forward.

CI-lebrity Sightings (31:55) -- Dan Titmuss shares his favorite stories about CI clients in the news. This month’s episode spotlights The Juilliard School, Louisville Orchestra, and San Diego Theatres. 

LINKS:

DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management

Capacity Interactive | The Arts and Culture Sector is Facing a Funding Squeeze in 2025

New York Times | Juilliard Plans $550 Million Drive to Go Tuition Free

Sentinel News | Louisville Orchestra bring classical music to all corners of Kentucky

Broadway World | San Diego Civic Theatre Will Get $7.5 Million Renovation