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What If A City’s Greatest Masterpiece Is Itself? My Guest: Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

What If A City’s Greatest Masterpiece Is Itself? My Guest: Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

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Send us Fan MailJacksonville doesn't have a culture problem. It has a visibility problem.If you've ever said, "There's nothing to do in Jacksonville," this conversation may completely change the way you see our city.This week, I'm joined by Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, for a fascinating conversation about why arts and culture aren't simply entertainment. They're economic development, workforce development, tourism strategy, neighborhood revitalization, and community identity all rolled into one.We explore what really happens when someone buys a ticket to a show. It's never just about the performance. That one evening supports babysitters, restaurants, bartenders, parking garages, security teams, local vendors, stage crews, marketing professionals, and hundreds of small businesses that make Jacksonville work.Diana explains why the creative economy deserves the same attention as any other industry, how public-private partnerships stretch taxpayer dollars, and why cultural organizations should be viewed as businesses creating measurable returns for our community.We also dive into:• Why Jacksonville's arts community is far larger than most residents realize.• How murals, sculptures, and public art strengthen neighborhoods.• Why exposure to the arts creates tomorrow's audiences, artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders.• How financial literacy, networking, and professional development help artists build sustainable careers.• Why placemaking isn't about decorating a city. It's about helping people feel connected to where they live.The Cultural Council's recent reporting shows that Jacksonville's Cultural Service Grant Program transformed a $3 million public investment into approximately $143 million in economic impact, supporting thousands of jobs, local vendors, and small businesses across our community. Because once you begin to see the creative ecosystem... you can't unsee how much it shapes the future of Jacksonville.Learn More About the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville at the official website:Cultural Council of Greater JacksonvilleExplore:• Grant opportunities • Art in Public Places • Community events calendar • Public art map • Volunteer opportunities • Newsletter signup • Ways to support Jacksonville's creative communityFollow the Cultural Council:• Instagram (@moreartculture)• Facebook• LinkedInLearn More About Diana Donovan• LinkedIn ProfileSee how the Cultural Council is helping shape Jacksonville through:• Artist Grant Pilot Program • Public Art initiatives • Arts Awards • Community partnerships • Creative economy research • Arts advocacyCCGJ News & Media CenterTo better understand the Cultural Council's work, explore its impact reports, research, grantmaking, and economic development initiatives:Arts Research & Impact ResourcesHighlights include: $143 million in economic impact generated through the FY24-25 Cultural Service Grant Program from a $6 million public investment. More than 4,000 local vendors and small businesses supported. Investment in public art, artist grants, cultural nonprofits, and creative workforce development throughout Jacksonville. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who still believes there's "nothing to do" in Jacksonville.One conversation can change a perspective. One perspective can change a city.Question:What piece of art, neighborhood, performance, mural, museum, or Jacksonville place makes you feel like you belong?Hashtags#SchmoozeWithSuze #Jacksonville #DTJax #ArtsMatter #CreativeEconomy #PublicArt #Placemaking #JacksonvilleArts #CulturalCouncil #MoreArtCulture #SupportTheArts #CreativeCities #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #Leadership #Culture #JacksonvilleFlorida #904 #VisitJax #CreativeCommunity #TPA #JaxDanceTheater If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps more people discover these conversations and the remarkable people helping shape our communities and our future.Connect on Instagram @SchmoozewithSuze Subscribe to the Schmooze with Suze Podcast for your dose of #Culture, #Values and #GlobalCitizenship... with a side of #chutzpah... Don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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