Creativity Under Fire: Inside the Battle to Save Florida’s Arts & Culture
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Creativity Under Fire: Inside the Battle to Save Florida’s Arts & Culture
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In this inspiring and urgent conversation, Top of Mind Florida hosts Michael Williams and Brian Crowley sit down with Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. From his personal journey as a cellist and arts advocate to navigating funding cuts, Dave shares how the arts shape lives, communities, and economies — and why the fight for Florida’s cultural future is more important than ever.
🎭 Learn how arts education impacts young minds, why artists are small business owners, and how AI is reshaping creativity.
🎨 Hear real stories of resilience and connection — including a powerful moment with a blind visitor at a tactile art exhibit.
💸 Explore what’s at stake in Florida and how you can help keep the arts alive.
Dave Lawrence emphasizes the broader impact of the arts on society, including cognitive development, social interaction, and community engagement.
Brian Crowley shares a personal experience with AI creating a song from a poem he wrote, raising questions about the role of AI in creativity.
Lawrence acknowledges the potential of AI to facilitate creativity but emphasizes the unique value of human expression in the arts.
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