Erin Harkey

CEO of Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading arts advocacy organization. Previously shaped cultural policy in Chicago, distributing a record-breaking $23.5 million to artists and organizations.

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Sep 4, 2025 • 37min

Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, on Advocacy, Resilience, and the Power of Community

In this engaging discussion, Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts and former cultural policy shaper in Chicago, tackles the pressing challenges facing the arts today. She reveals her unexpected initiation into arts advocacy amidst funding cuts and emphasizes the critical role of community and public support. Erin highlights joy as a form of resistance and shares practical advice for sustaining arts initiatives. Listeners learn about the economic impact of the arts and the transformative power of cultural experiences in uniting people.

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