Creative education needs a rethink

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In a time when AI churns out scripts and screens compete for every spare second, is there still a future for live performance? Tony Award-winning designer and artist Clint Ramos believes the answer begins in the classroom — not just in training artists to create, but in preparing them to endure. On Visionary, he shares why education needs to do more than teach technique — it must build resilience, adaptability, and a long view.

As creative careers become harder to sustain, Clint argues for a rethink: treat arts education not as a pipeline to stardom, but as a foundation for problem-solving, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. In other words, skills that matter far beyond the stage.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why arts education should focus on life skills as much as artistic excellence

• How creativity and critical thinking can shape future careers we haven’t yet imagined

• Why embracing imperfection in live performance teaches resilience for real life

At a moment when creative paths feel less secure than ever, Clint offers a bold reminder: we don’t just need more artists — we need more creative people in every corner of society.

Watch the episode on YouTube below, or listen via your preferred podcast app.