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Fulton County arts leaders urge commissioners to preserve $3 million arts fund during budget hearings
Summary
Dozens of arts leaders and organizations told the Fulton County Board of Commissioners during public comment that cutting the county's arts appropriation would harm small arts businesses, youth programming and tourism; many asked the board to sustain the FY24 arts allocation of $3,000,000.
At a Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting, more than two dozen arts leaders and nonprofit directors urged commissioners to retain at least $3,000,000 for Fulton County arts and culture programs during the FY2025 budget process.
Speakers representing theaters, museums and community arts groups said the county's direct funding helps keep small arts organizations solvent, supports jobs and expands access for children and underserved communities. "Continue to support arts and culture because it is sound fiscal policy," said Christopher Escobar, executive director of the…
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