Episode 17: Why Sponsors Say Yes to the Arts

Episode 21: Artists at the Table

In this episode of Culture Under Fire, Marjorie sits down with Laura Crawford Williams and Patricia Glass Schuman to discuss their experiences as artists and Arts Garage board members. Together, they reflect on how a creative life shapes leadership, why artist voices matter in governance, and what it means to support the future of an arts organization from both the studio and the boardroom.

Episode 20: Stagecraft & Statecraft: The Politics of Performance

Jeff Perlman, an artist and former policymaker, joins the conversation to discuss advocacy, censorship, and the critical role artistic freedom plays in sustaining democracy.

Episode 19: Tourism, TDCs, and the Arts Economy

What keeps people coming back to Florida? Marjorie explores how arts and culture drive Florida’s $100B+ tourism economy. Milton Segarra shares how cultural programming strengthens destinations and keeps visitors coming back.

Episode 18: Song, Story, and Staying Power: Ann Hampton Callaway on the Art of Performance

In this episode of Culture Under Fire, Marjorie welcomes internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and performer Ann Hampton Callaway for a conversation about the discipline and imagination behind a lasting career. From concert halls to intimate stages, Ann has built a body of work rooted in musical excellence, wit, and emotional connection. Together, they explore what it means to interpret familiar songs in fresh ways, how an artist sustains a voice over time, and why live performance continues to matter in a fast-moving world.

Episode 17: Why Sponsors Say Yes to the Arts

Marjorie speaks with arts supporters, April Marshall and Richard Lowenthal, whose generosity helps bring bold programming to the stage and meaningful experiences to the community. This conversation looks beyond the gift itself to examine the values, relationships, and sense of purpose behind philanthropic support. Why do sponsors choose to invest in the arts right now? What makes a show, an organization, or a mission feel worth championing? Together, they reflect on how private support helps create access, sustain ambition, and keep cultural life visible and alive.