As Airdrie races towards 100,000 people, one critical piece of infrastructure is being left behind: a home for its artists. Tara Pickford—entrepreneur, arts advocate, and leader—reveals the hidden struggle and immense potential of Airdrie's arts community. This isn't just a conversation about dance and music; it's about building a city with a soul and creating a legacy for the next generation of leaders.

Chapters:

00:00 – The Mission: Creating the Community We Want to Live In

01:14 – It's Not About Dance; It's About Leadership

04:28 – The Entrepreneurial Fight: Building a Business in the Arts

05:40 – The Secret to Leadership: Building a Business, Not a Job

06:41 – The Airdrie Advantage: Collaboration Over Competition

13:09 – The Health of Airdrie's Arts Scene: Small but Mighty

14:16 – The Big Dream: The Case for an Airdrie Performing Arts Centre

16:39 – Celebrating Hidden Gems: Who to Watch in Airdrie's Art Scene

18:48 – The Airdrie Arts & Culture Council's Mission

21:29 – The Vision for ”Theatre Airdrie”

22:40 – How You Can Support the Arts in Airdrie

23:46 – A Personal Invitation to Ambition Performing Arts

Call to Action:

Support the vision for a vibrant arts community by getting involved with the Airdrie Arts & Culture Council. https://airdrieartsculturecouncil.com/

Discover how Ambition Performing Arts is building the next generation of leaders: https://ambitionarts.com/

Support the show