Culture Under Fire

Art is not just beauty—it’s big business. This episode dives into the data and national perspective on how the arts drive economic development. Featuring insights from Americans for the Arts Action Fund, Marjorie unpacks how creative industries fuel local economies, create jobs, and deserve a seat at the policy table.

In this debut episode of Culture Under Fire, host Marjorie Waldo kicks off the series with a deeply personal and timely conversation about what’s at risk when the arts are ignored, defunded, or dismissed. Joined by Arts Garage team members Naja Hardmon (Art Curator), Seth Weaver (Marketing Director), and Michelle Diaz (Artistic Director of Theatre), she unpacks the “why” behind the mic: the missio...

How does creativity drive change in people, in neighborhoods, in nations? How do the arts help communities thrive — not just survive? Hosted by visionary arts leader Marjorie Waldo and powered by Arts Garage, Culture Under Fire makes the case for the undeniable power of Art & Culture to shape lives, build communities, and drive local and global economies. Each episode features real stories, in...