Reading Room: Reimagining Arts Participation

Reimagining Arts Participation: A Crowdfunder’s Perspective, Post-Pandemic
By Everette Taylor, CEO, Kickstarter
https://www.arts.gov/impact/research/responses-to-the-2022-SPPA/reimagining-arts-participation

In the aftermath of the global pandemic, and with artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly changing the production of creative work, the arts and cultural sector finds itself at a significant inflection point. The challenges of the past few years have underscored the need for resilience and adaptability, while also highlighting opportunities for growth and transformation. Drawing on insights from the 2022 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA), and leveraging our extensive experience at Kickstarter, this article advances three pivotal recommendations designed to rejuvenate and reshape the landscape of arts and culture. By examining these recommendations through the lens of Kickstarter’s role in the arts community, we aim to offer a nuanced perspective on how to navigate the post-pandemic era, making the arts more accessible, interconnected, and inclusive.