This essay looks at changes in the American economy and the workforce and the role the arts may play in positively impacting those changes over the next 10–15 years and beyond. In particular, this essay proposes the following trends and associated arts
interventions:
- An explosion in the mobility of the workforce and a shift in the nature of work will catapult artists and creative workers to the forefront in terms of redefining where, when, and what people do to be productive economic drivers.
- Devices will become more prevalent and more active, creating ubiquitous connectivity and a new paradigm for engaging with each other.
- The rise of 3-D printing and similar technology will usher in an era of mass customization of products and services.
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