CI to Eye with Monica Holt Christopher Williams on Building a More Courageous Arts Sector
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Nov 6, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Christopher Williams, President of Capacity Interactive, shares his insights on the upcoming Boot Camp conference for arts professionals. He reflects on the evolution of the event, from its humble beginnings to a forum tackling courage and curiosity in leadership. Christopher emphasizes the importance of art in tough times and highlights how creativity can flourish through learning from different industries. He also touches on the impact of new tech and decentralized platforms, ultimately urging arts leaders to embrace courage and curiosity.
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Boot Camp’s Humble, Surprising Origin
- The very first Boot Camp had about 50 people at Baryshnikov Arts Center and Seth Godin surprised the audience as keynote.
- Eric Gensler personally recruited attendees and created memorable surprises to launch the conference.
Digital Transformation Is Past; New Shifts Ahead
- Digital transformation is now mostly in our rearview mirror, but the sector faces a new transformation.
- Boot Camp evolved to focus on leadership and caring for people beyond tech change.
Acknowledge Hard Times Publicly
- Name the darkness and take it seriously instead of pretending it isn't happening.
- Use community gatherings like Boot Camp to lean into shared resilience and collective support.