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The Art World: What If...?! with Karen Patterson
The Art World: What If...?!
English - April 18, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsVisual Arts Arts Society & Culture art charlotteburns sothebys Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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This time we welcome Karen Patterson, the Executive Director of the Ruth Foundation for the Arts. The organisation immediately became a major player when it launched in 2022, announcing plans to give away up to $20 million a year to arts organisations, thanks to a $440 million bequest from Ruth DeYoung Kohler. We delve into the what-ifs of philanthropy, the foundation's ethos, and its ambitious initiatives. Through a focus on generosity, experimentation, and consideration, Ruth Arts aims to transform the philanthropic landscape. “What if we made a big difference? What if people saw themselves as valuable?” Karen asks. “What if people saw themselves as cared for?”