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Public commenters urge Boulder to direct dedicated arts fund to nonprofits and help keep artists downtown

3617066 · May 30, 2025
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Summary

Two public commenters told the Boulder Arts Commission that Measure 2 a dollars and additional city support are needed to keep local artists and cultural organizations viable in Boulder’s downtown.

Two people who signed up for public comment at the May 28 Boulder Arts Commission meeting urged the commission and city leaders to ensure voter-approved arts funds and other city resources benefit local artists and downtown venues.

Jan Bershuk, identified as an arts supporter and organizer of "2 a," said the ballot measure’s dedicated dollars should fund direct grants to arts and cultural nonprofits, professional artists, arts education, venues,…

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