What Makes Art a Public Good?

Explore the complex relationship between art and society in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the controversial topic of public funding for the arts, examining the resistance to this idea and its implications for cultural institutions and individual artists. Investigate the interplay between non-profit and commercial culture, and how it shapes our perception of the creative sector's value. Join experts Damian Woetzel, Kate D. Levin, Christopher Bedford, and Melody Barnes as they dissect topics such as accountability to the public, the art market, strategic insights, and the role of artists as world makers. Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between art and education, and consider the intersection of aesthetics and activism. This engaging conversation challenges viewers to reconsider the role of art as a public good and its impact on our society.

Introduction
The intersection of art and society
Accountability to a public
The value of arts and culture
Artists as public good
The Art Market
The Market
Strategic Insight
World Makers
Art and Education
Questions
Ambition
Unions
Aesthetics and Activism