We are more than thrilled to welcome a dear friend and colleague, Donna Walker-Kuhne, to the program. She is the president and founder of Walker International Communications Group, and is also an artist, author, and fierce advocate for the arts. We’ll explore the global impact of her work as well as discuss her newest book, “CHAMPIONS FOR THE ARTS: Successful Strategies for Engaging Dynamic Communities,” … Continue reading Interview with Donna Walker – Kuhne on WBAI Radio

On this episode we speak to the writer and director of the new play ‘Mother of Exiles,’ and talk arts funding and community engagement with author Donna Walker-Kuhne. This month, editor-in-chief Rob Weinert-Kendt talks to playwright Jessica Huang and director Jaki Bradley about Mother of Exiles, Huang’s ambitious new play (at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Nov. 14-Dec. 21) about how an American family is shaped by immigration and inter-marriage. … Continue reading Donna Walker-Kuhne on Jessica Huang’s Cross-Cultural Love Offering

Season One, Episode 4 of Arts and Democracy welcomes nationally renowned audience development and community engagement leader Donna Walker-Kuhne, author of Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Olga Levina, Donna traces her journey from professional dancer to arts administrator and shares the “small steps” that build lasting audience loyalty—grounded in sincerity, welcome, and … Continue reading Arts & Democracy: S1: Episode 4- Champions for the Arts: Building Bridges That Last

Donna Walker-Kuhne is celebrated as the nation’s foremost expert in audience development by the Arts & Business Council, and has devoted her professional career to increasing access to the arts – especially for communities that haven’t always seen themselves in those spaces. She joins Loki to chat about her development as an artist, her new book, Champions for the Arts, and how her Buddhist practice … Continue reading Listen to the TRILLOQUY podcast feature Donna Walker-Kuhne

Overview Conversation between New Heritage Theatre Group founder Voza Rivers and author Donna Walker-Kuhne Voza Rivers, executive producer and founding member of the New Heritage Theatre Group,  joins author Donna Walker-Kuhne for a conversation based on her latest book, Champions for the Arts; Successful Strategies for Engaging Dynamic Communities in conjunction with the Library for the Performing Arts’ new exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White … Continue reading Nov 24th – Champions for the Arts: Conversation With Voza Rivers & Donna Walker-Kuhne

Under the vision of the newly appointed CEO and artistic director, Dr. Indira Etwaroo, the renowned Harlem Stage hosted their annual gala this past Monday where they surpassed their fundraising goal of $725,000 by raising $825,000. Peering over the city on 10 Cubed NYC’s 100th floor, guests were able to not only network with one another but celebrate the organization’s legacy of celebrating artists of color. With … Continue reading Harlem Stage Honors Artists Breaking the Glass Ceiling at Star-Studded Gala

  December 31, 2023—I am delighted to end this year with the announcement of my 2023 Champions for the Arts—people and organizations who have been engaged in advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDI&A) within the arts and cultural community, despite the growing backlash against these essential efforts. The 2023 Champions for the Arts are Rissi Palmer, founder of Color Me Country™; Patrick A. Bradford, … Continue reading Meet the 2023 Champions for the Arts