Description: A manifesto on the state of the non-profit arts sector and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity leaders have to redefine the business as an investment in our shared humanity.
Brief description: A former Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts executive, Alex Sarian currently leads the single largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history as president and CEO of Arts Commons. He's taught at NYU and advised organizations, including SXSW, Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, the New Group, and the Varkey Foundation. Alex lives in Calgary, AB.
Review Quotes: "The Audacity of Relevance isn't just for arts leaders but for artists, philanthropists, and arts-loving audiences. It provides a modern look at our organizations and invites us to break the echo chambers we operate in. By forcing us to see the world differently, Alex Sarian asks us to rethink our purpose by leaning into our shared humanity." -- Sarah Arison, Trustee, MoMA