# The Notre Dame Arts Initiative is Breaking Down Barriers, with Rebecca Struch (Ep. 46)

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Podcast: [For Good: Stories from Notre Dame](https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-good-stories-from-notre-dame-6611738)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

An arts renaissance is unfolding at Notre Dame, and the University is investing in the arts to enrich the student experience and strengthen the bonds between campus and the broader community. In this episode of For Good , Rebecca Struch, Managing Director of the Notre Dame Arts Initiative, reflects on why people turn to the arts in times of uncertainty, how creativity builds community and breaks down barriers, and why Notre Dame's investment in the arts is shaping a new generation of artists, scholars, leaders, and citizens. She also shares her vision for the inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, an ambitious six-month celebration of the arts beginning in January 2027. Please join us for this conversation about the power of the arts to break down barriers, build bridges, and strengthen communities. 00:00 — Black box theatre as a metaphor for the arts 04:04 — Rebecca’s Journey to Notre Dame 09:43 — Why the arts matter during hard times 12:52 — Inside Notre Dame's Arts Initiative 16:06 — The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial 21:37 — Why now is the right time for the arts 25:15 — Faith, tradition & creativity 28:48 — A renaissance in the arts at Notre Dame 31:40 — Breaking down barriers

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