Marjorie Waldo
President & CEO, Arts Garage
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Marjorie Waldo is the President & CEO of Arts Garage in Delray Beach, where she has led the organization’s transformation into a nationally recognized cultural destination. Since 2016, she has expanded programming, eliminated legacy debt, increased operating budget by over 40 percent, and grown ticket revenue by more than 60 percent. Today, Arts Garage presents more than 300 programs annually and serves as a key cultural and economic driver for the region.
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From Stage to Street: How Arts Programming Drives Tourism and Local Economies
Arts and cultural programming are powerful but often underutilized drivers of tourism. Using Delray Beach and Arts Garage as a case study, this session explores how intentional, year-round programming can increase visitation, extend dwell time, and generate measurable economic impact. Arts Garage presents more than 300 programs annually, attracts over 31,000 attendees, and draws audiences from 149 cities across 18 states and three countries, contributing an estimated $3.8 million to the local economy. Attendees will learn how intentional programming, community partnerships, and cultural identity can drive visitation, strengthen audience loyalty, and contribute to long-term economic and community impact.
Marjorie Waldo
President & CEO, Arts Garage
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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