Michael J. Bobbitt on Turning Creative Power into Political Power

18/09/2025 40 min
Michael J. Bobbitt on Turning Creative Power into Political Power

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Arts and culture don’t thrive in isolation. They thrive when artists, institutions, and policymakers work in concert. Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, is making that bridge his life’s work, showing how government and the arts can partner to create healthier, stronger, more sustainable communities. From his early days as a performer and choreographer to his current role shaping statewide cultural policy, Michael has witnessed both the joys and the shortcomings of the arts sector. In this episode, he argues that the sector’s future depends on how boldly we organize, build cross-sector partnerships, and demand our place at the table. LINKS: Mass Cultural Council WBUR | Mass. starts country's first arts prescription program for physical and behavioral health MITx Online

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