The Business of Culture: Investing in Arts, Impact & Community

In Episode 2 of Flourishing Fridays, we continue our powerful conversation with David Manuel, Director of Arts & Culture for Fulton County, Georgia - this time diving deeper into the intersection of arts, economics, and community investment. This episode explores how culture is not just creative expression - it is capital. David shares insight on funding strategies, public-private partnerships, and the role of policy in sustaining vibrant arts ecosystems. From navigating limited resources to unlocking opportunities for underrepresented communities, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to build and maintain impactful cultural infrastructure. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how visionary leadership, strategic investment, and community alignment can transform the arts into a long-term driver of equity, innovation, and economic growth. If you’re thinking about impact on a bigger scale, this episode will challenge you to see the arts not just as inspiration, but as infrastructure.