The Future Of Arts & Culture featuring author Aritha van Herk

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Chief Economist is joined by award-winning Canadian author Aritha van Herk.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We explore the effect COVID-19 has had on arts and culture and how it has challenged both accessibility and creativity. What works of art will come out of the pandemic, and how do artists create during a time of adversity? We explore new ways to finance the arts which could provide solutions in the future and help to change the ways we talk about and value different art forms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">People have relied on all forms of arts and culture to get through the pandemic, but there is still scope for innovation to ensure the arts are even more accessible in the future.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe to</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Future Of</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask Todd your questions about the future and the economy, or share your feedback any time by connecting with us at:</span> <a href="mailto:thefutureof@atb.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">thefutureof@atb.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more and connect with the ATB Financial's</span> <a href= "https://www.atb.com/business/accounts-and-services/entrepreneur-services/the-branch-for-arts-and-culture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Branch for Arts and Culture.</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-owl/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe to The Owl</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and get a quick daily snapshot of what’s happening in Alberta’s economy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400