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Arts groups warn proposed cultural affairs cost‑recovery model would undermine small performing arts organizations
2769793 · March 26, 2025
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Avant Bard, Dominion Stage and other arts groups told the County Board that a proposed cultural affairs cost‑recovery model would raise venue fees and threaten the recovery of small theater and performing arts companies.
Representatives of Arlington performing arts organizations said the County Board's proposed cultural affairs cost‑recovery model would impose fees that small nonprofit companies cannot absorb, threatening seasons and the county's arts ecosystem.
Sarah Barker, artistic director of Avant Bard Theater, said the model was not developed with meaningful…
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