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Arts Commission votes to request additional $17,000 from council to expand ChalkFest 2025
Summary
The Arts Commission voted unanimously to ask City Council for an additional $17,000 to expand ChalkFest 2025, raising the event budget from $52,000 to $69,000–70,000 to allow more artists and programming; commissioners discussed timing and contracting implications.
The Oak Harbor Arts Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to ask City Council for an additional $17,000 in city support for ChalkFest 2025, moving the commission’s requested total event budget from $52,000 toward approximately $69,000–$70,000.
Commission members said the $52,000 figure currently in the commission’s budget would produce a solid event, but the extra $17,000 would allow more invited artists — internationally sourced chalk artists were discussed — and a…
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