Listen "Ep035 – Annabel Turpin, CEO, Storyhouse | How to win in the business of the Arts | SATT"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode, Annabel Turpin, Chief Executive of Storyhouse, tells us about commercial realities in the Arts sector. She discusses the importance of community engagement, the challenges faced in different regions, and the balance between commercial viability and charitable goals.She emphasizes the significance of storytelling in fundraising and the need for arts centres to be responsive to their local communities. Annabel also highlights the evolving funding landscape and the opportunities for arts organisations to present themselves as solutions to societal issues – a place to bring people together.She emphasizes the importance of civic leadership, embracing change, and fostering innovation through a culture of learning from failure.Annabel shares insights on effective communication during times of change, her leadership style focused on honesty and clarity, and the long-term planning necessary for the sustainability of arts organizations. The discussion also touches on the impact of the pandemic on arts and culture, the importance of community engagement, and future goals for fostering creativity and collaboration.We hope you enjoy this podcast, if you do, please leave a like and subscribe to our channel!The SATT Team :) #podcast #business #swimagainstthetide #growth #entrepreneurship
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