Latest / Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt
Tom Gabbard on Cultivating Creative Cities and Building Space for Innovation
Can a performing arts center change the identity of a city? Tom Gabbard has spent more than two decades proving it can as CEO of Blumenthal Arts in Charlotte, NC.
Under his leadership, Blumenthal has grown from a regional performing arts center into a national force. Charlotte now ranks among North America's Top 10 markets for touring Broadway shows, and the organization also fosters experimental projects in Blume Studios, a 44,000-square-foot "arts R&D lab" that pushes beyond traditional stages.
In this episode, Tom reflects on how he balances commercial success with cultural mission…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.