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Commissioner Proposes 'Art in the Amphitheater' — A Low‑Fee, Artist‑Friendly Fair
Summary
Commissioner Stoddard outlined a plan for an affordable arts fair and performance series in the city amphitheater, proposing a one‑day, juried event with about 40–50 10x10 booths, a modest booth fee, and use of city tents to reduce costs; staff offered logistical support and a potential late‑March timing for 2026.
Commissioner Stoddard presented an initial proposal to create an "Art in the Amphitheater" event aimed at providing a low‑cost, artist‑friendly art fair and performance series at Cathedral City's amphitheater.
Stoddard described existing regional art fairs and said the proposal borrowed a model used by the Riverside Art Museum: a one‑day juried show limited to roughly 40–50 ten‑by‑ten booths with a small artist entry fee (he suggested about $100–$120) and no commissions on sales. He emphasized reducing barriers for…
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