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Local arts and public media say funding cuts threaten storytelling and jobs
Summary
Playhouse Arts and local public broadcasters told NorCann that the arts and local media are vulnerable to funding rescissions: Playhouse reported a $385,000 payroll for 16 employees and public media said rescissions removed roughly 47% of an operating budget, forcing staff reductions and new fundraising drives.
Representatives from the local arts and public-media sectors described how funding shocks ripple through cultural programs and the local economy.
Jackie Dananao, executive director of Playhouse Arts, said arts organizations serve seniors, youth, tribal members and people experiencing homelessness and that funding…
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