Why Do Artists Create?: A Morton L. Mandel Conversation

In today’s challenging political climate, the arts and culture sector is being rapidly reshaped by new and evergreen challenges. While artists have always played an important role in helping us imagine a better future, what are their responsibilities in doing so? Have the reasons for creating art changed in the face of current challenges resulting from the political moment? These questions are top of mind for many in the arts, and this conversation will explore how both scholars and practitioners are approaching them.