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Who Will Tell Our Stories Now?

Tuesday, October 14, 11:10am – 12:40pm

Ultimate Ransom

Organized and moderated by Gary Steuer, President and CEO, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.

Presented by Sarah Lutman, Principal, Lutman & Associates; and Chris Barr, Media Innovation Associate, Knight Foundation.

The media and journalism worlds are undergoing radical change. There are fewer local newspapers, which had been the traditional vehicle for local cultural journalism; within the remaining newspapers, there is declining readership, fewer cultural journalists, and less space devoted to arts stories. What is the new landscape of cultural journalism and communication of cultural information and ideas — web-based services, blogs, social media, etc. — and how are funders responding to the need to create new vehicles? We will also explore ways that cultural institutions are able to deliver cultural content — directly and in partnership with media partners — to consumers. We will highlight some initiatives from around the country, and hope participants will share examples from their community.