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Arts leaders tell FRAC arts funding drives tourism, education and economic growth
Summary
Representatives from Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus Symphony and others told the Funding Review Advisory Committee that sustained, predictable arts funding underpins tourism, education programs and workforce development and urged preservation or expansion of dedicated cultural funds.
Leaders of Columbus arts and cultural organizations told the Funding Review Advisory Committee that sustained public funding is essential to support arts education, tourism and the city’s broader economic competitiveness.
Speakers including Jim Negron of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Jennifer Leahy of the Columbus Museum of Art, Maureen O’Brien of the Columbus Symphony, Maureen O’Brien, Susan Bradford of the Lincoln Theatre, and Katie Coy of Jazz Arts Group described how public support enables free community programs, school partnerships and national…
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