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Hutto Arts Today asks city for partnership on murals, festivals and artist space
Summary
At a May 15 Hutto City Council work session, Hutto Arts Today described plans for public art, a mural festival and community programs and asked the city for recognition, access to public spaces, and help pursuing hotel-occupancy-tax funding and other support.
Hutto Arts Today, a local 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit, presented a community arts plan to the Hutto City Council at its May 15 work session and asked the city for formal recognition, easier access to public spaces and help pursuing hotel occupancy tax (HOT) funds and other funding.
The presentation outlined programs the group wants to start next year: a mural festival, a community art show, regular community engagement events and expanded youth programming. "We want to bring more art to Hutto," said Elizabeth Benora, president of Hutto Arts Today. The group said its funding strategy includes community donations, event ticket sales, corporate sponsors and grant applications.
Hutto Arts Today leaders said public art and events could give residents more local activities, support small businesses and draw tourism from nearby cities. "What if locals and visitors…
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