Facilitation Plan: What is the Future of the Arts in Society? (IF)

4/2/2025

The arts play an important role in society, but how can an environment be created for them to thrive? The Interactivity Foundation’s “What is the Future of Arts in Society?” is a three-part facilitation guide designed to encourage discussion about how art is defined, how the arts influence society, and who should support the arts. Each topic includes a round-robin discussion, an open discussion, and a wrap-up section that fosters perspective sharing and collaboration. By the end of the forum, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of how art has contributed to societal change and developed the skills to collaborate with diverse perspectives in exploring new approaches to arts education within realistic constraints. A link is also provided where facilitators and participants can submit feedback on the resource. Read more in the post below.

Read more about the issue guide:

These conversations explore the broad concept of what “the arts” might encompass, examining a range of factors that could influence their role in society. Various concepts and visions of what the arts can be and how they can benefit society will be considered. What are the different dimensions of the arts in society, and how can individuals encourage and educate themselves and others about them? What is the future of the arts in a democratic society?

Related materials available: https://www.interactivityfoundation.org/discussions/the-future-of-the-arts-society/
Discussion Report: The Future of the Arts & Society (Downloadable PDF below)
Discussion Report: The Future of the Arts & Society - Spanish Version (Downloadable PDF below)
Future of the Arts - Tumblr Blog

Resource URL: https://www.interactivityfoundation.org/facilitation-plan/what-is-the-future-of-the-arts-in-society/

About the Interactivity Foundation (IF):
The Interactivity Foundation (IF) is a non-advocacy and non-partisan operating foundation. The abbreviation "IF" reflects the core idea of exploring possibilities and asking, “what if…?” For decades, IF has worked to strengthen democracy through discussion, bringing people together around emerging issues of shared public concern.

IF facilitates meaningful discussions that expand imagination, build social trust, and enhance the discussion skills essential for everyday democracy. Its discussion design and resources empower individuals to engage in democratic discussions within communities, classrooms, and workplaces. The foundation envisions a future where everyone has the opportunity and skills to engage in discussions, explore emerging concerns, and collaboratively imagine pathways forward.