Oct 28, 202511 minS2
What happens when food insecurity and arts funding collide? In this conversation, Angela Meleca and Lynnette Shy (Confluence Art Solutions) explore how we can discuss the arts’ impact in a world where millions face...
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ARTS Redefined
Hosted by Angela Gardner Meleca · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to ARTS Redefined—the podcast where arts advocacy meets measurable impact. Hosted by Angela Meleca, political reporter turned nationally recognized arts strategist, this show delivers clear, actionable insights to help arts leaders prove their value, reframe funding conversations, and secure the investment the arts deserve. Each week, learn how data-driven storytelling and real-time outcomes can transform relevance, resources, and revenue for your organization.#ArtsRedefined #AngelaMeleca #ArtsFunding #ImpactData
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What is ARTS Redefined about?
Welcome to ARTS Redefined, the podcast where arts advocacy meets measurable impact. Hosted by Angela Meleca, political reporter turned nationally recognized arts strategist, this show delivers clear, actionable insights to help arts leaders prove their value, reframe funding conversations, and secure the investment the arts deserve.
Who hosts ARTS Redefined?
ARTS Redefined is hosted by Angela Gardner Meleca. The show has published 54 episodes to date.
What has ARTS Redefined covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What happens when food insecurity and arts funding collide?" (28 October 2025, 11 minutes), "Stop Selling Your Shortfall" (13 August 2025, 7 minutes), and "Why We Keep Proving the Wrong Case for Arts Funding" (30 July 2025, 7 minutes).
How often does ARTS Redefined publish?
ARTS Redefined publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 54 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on ARTS Redefined?
Booking probability for ARTS Redefined is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ARTS Redefined requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ARTS Redefined's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for ARTS Redefined are Artists, Writers & Performers. ARTS Redefined has an arts audience.
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Angela Gardner Meleca hosts ARTS Redefined, an arts podcast with 54 episodes published.
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Episode #50
Stop Selling Your Shortfall
Aug 13, 20257 minS2When your funding pitch starts with a budget gap, you position your organization as a cost. When you start with the gap in your community, you position yourself as the solution — and solutions get funded. In this...
Jul 30, 20257 minS2Are you still trying to prove your value with ticket sales and attendance numbers—only to see funding stay flat or disappear altogether? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca explains why the traditional...
- May 28, 202533 minS1
Across the country, DEI language is quietly being erased—from strategic plans to university websites. But if the words are gone, what remains? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca sits down with a group of...
Episode #47
This Will Change Arts Funding Forever
May 13, 202535 minS1If your organization serves 100 students, what happens to those students? In this episode, Alan Harrison, author of Scene Change , delivers a sobering truth: producing art is no longer enough. In a post-NEA world...
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- Apr 25, 202532 minS1
What does it take to future-proof the arts? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela P. Meleca is joined by arts entrepreneur and professor Jeffrey Nytch to address the pressing need for new skills, models, and...
- Apr 18, 202519 minS1
In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela P. Meleca sits down with Wilma K. Mullet, Executive Director of the Tuscarawas Arts Partnership, for a powerful conversation about resilience, resourcefulness, and redefining...
Episode #44
Unleashing Creativity with Crayola: Victoria Lozano on Why It’s a Life Skill, Not an Extra
Apr 11, 202528 minS1What if creativity isn’t just something kids do—but something we all need to thrive? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca is joined by Victoria Lozano, EVP of Marketing at Crayola. Together, they discuss...
Episode #43
There is no failure—only giving up.
Apr 6, 202527 minS1In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca sits down with writer, creative mentor, and Rebel Writers Workshop founder Neno Littlewood for a refreshingly honest conversation about how we create, evolve, and keep...
- Mar 28, 202528 minS1
Is it possible for arts fundraising to be its art form? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca is joined by Matt Hugg—founder of Nonprofit.Courses and expert in nonprofit fundraising. Together, they challenge...
- Mar 18, 202530 minS1
Are the arts once again under attack? In this powerful episode of ARTS Redefined, Angela Meleca sits down with Tom Tresser, a renowned civic educator, grassroots advocate, and tireless champion of democracy and creative...
- Mar 11, 202530 minS1
What happens when the system designed to support the arts starts narrowing the door of opportunity? Josh Benson, Executive Director of the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, mural artist, and co-host of There’s No...
- Mar 4, 202514 minS1
We have raised a generation afraid to talk to people—hesitant to make a phone call, nervous about face-to-face interactions, and struggling with basic workplace communication. But here’s the thing: theatre and the...
- Feb 25, 202514 minS1
What if AI could give you 10+ hours back every week? AI isn’t replacing artists—it’s helping us reclaim time for creativity, strategy, and impact. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Fornito to show you exactly how AI...
- Feb 23, 202541 minS1
AI isn’t here to replace creativity but to amplify it. But how do we ensure AI gives us time back instead of adding more meetings and inefficiencies? And more importantly, how do we use that time to focus on creativity...
- Feb 19, 202526 minS1
What happens when burnout takes over your creative career? Amanda Greaves, award-winning interior designer turned personal transformation coach, shares how she walked away from success to reclaim her purpose. In this...
- Feb 9, 202541 minS1
Creatives don’t just make things look good —we solve problems. But if we don’t explain the complexity of our work , how can we expect others to value it? In this episode, architect and CEO Tim Hawk joins ARTS Redefined...
- Feb 2, 202522 minS1
Artists are often the first to revitalize communities—so why do they keep getting priced out? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca sits down with Al Delorenzo to explore how we can integrate artists into...
- Jan 26, 202533 minS1
How can dance transform lives beyond the stage? In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca sits down with Rachel Nace, Artistic Director of Oyo Dance Company, to explore the profound impact of dance on...
- Jan 18, 202528 minS1
In this episode of ARTS Redefined , Angela Meleca sits down with Sam Krall https://utulsa.edu/people/sam-krall/ to explore how arts management programs are bridging the gap between creativity and commerce. Together...
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