In cities facing division and stalled progress, it’s easy to push the arts aside as a luxury. But what if they’re actually essential infrastructure? That’s the argument Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, former chair of the NEA, makes in this episode of the Next City podcast. Through a thoughtful conversation with Jason Schupbach, she explains how the arts create space for connection, empathy, and shared purpose—tools that might be more urgent now than ever. This isn’t about decoration; it’s about building stronger, more human communities.
How Arts Can Transform Us, And Our Cities
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