Banking on KC

Dana Knapp of ArtsKC—Regional Arts Council: Unleashing the Power of the Arts

Episode Summary

<p>On this episode of Banking on KC, Dana Knapp, president and CEO of ArtsKC—Regional Arts Council, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the role of the arts in creating a vibrant community and how Kansas City artists have fared during the pandemic.</p> <p>Listen in as Knapp discusses:</p> <ul> <li>The economic impact of the arts and their role in driving tourism.</li> <li>How the arts are integrated into multiple facets of our community, including business, mental health and therapy, employee attraction and retention, and others.</li> <li>The relationship between the arts and innovation.</li> <li>Why the Kansas City arts community continues to garner national attention.</li> <li>How the pandemic has reshaped the arts in Kansas City.</li> <li>What local residents can do to support Kansas City artists.</li> </ul> <p>Country Club Bank – Member FDIC</p>

Episode Notes

On this episode of Banking on KC, Dana Knapp, president and CEO of ArtsKC—Regional Arts Council, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the role of the arts in creating a vibrant community and how Kansas City artists have fared during the pandemic.

Listen in as Knapp discusses:

• The economic impact of the arts and their role in driving tourism.
• How the arts are integrated into multiple facets of our community, including business, mental health and therapy, employee attraction and retention, and others.
• The relationship between the arts and innovation.
• Why the Kansas City arts community continues to garner national attention.
• How the pandemic has reshaped the arts in Kansas City.
• What local residents can do to support Kansas City artists.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC