The Future Of Arts & Culture with Derek Stevenson

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The future of arts and culture is at a crossroads - and which path we choose will affect how accessible arts are down the road and whether people can have a successful career in the arts.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, ATB Financial’s Chief Economist Todd Hirsch is joined by Derek Stevenson, strategic leader of ATB Financial’s Branch for Arts and Culture. We explore the role of arts and culture within the Alberta economy and beyond. What are the unique financial and business needs of artists and how does ATB’s Branch for Arts and Culture meet those needs? We unpack the future of banking for artists, the importance of valuing the arts, the economic role of arts and culture and much more. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more and connect with the</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><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;">For more on the work of ATB Financial’s Economics and Research team, visit us at</span> <a href="http://www.atb.com/economics" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.atb.com/economics</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-owl/" target= "_blank" rel="noopene