Dr. Ursula Kuhar serves as a Senior Lecturer in Arts Administration at Indiana University Bloomington's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, where she helps prepare the next generation of arts leaders.

A professionally trained opera singer, Dr. Kuhar brings a unique perspective that combines artistic experience with arts management and advocacy. Before joining Indiana University, she served as Executive Director of Washington Concert Opera in Washington, D.C., and taught arts management at Sweet Briar College. Throughout her career, she has worked to strengthen arts organizations, encourage community engagement, and advocate for policies and funding that support the arts.

In this episode, Dr. Kuhar joins Curtains Up! A Historical Perspective on Drama to discuss her journey from performer to arts leader, the challenges of funding and managing arts organizations, the importance of arts education, and the role of advocacy in shaping cultural policy. She also shares her perspective on how students and young people can become more involved in supporting the arts and making a difference in their communities.