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Arts community accuses Fresno Arts Council of funds misappropriation; calls for transparency and aid
Summary
Artists and Measure P recipients told the Fresno City Council they were "shocked and devastated" by news of alleged misappropriation at the Fresno Arts Council, urging immediate transparency, extensions for affected grant projects and inclusion of fiscal agents in recovery planning.
Artists and Measure P grant recipients told the Fresno City Council on Feb. 10 that they have been left scrambling after revelations they say point to misappropriation of arts funding by the Fresno Arts Council.
"I woke up to a flood of messages from artists, organizers, business owners, and community members who were shocked and devastated by the news of funds misappropriation by the Fresno Arts Council," said Ashley, a Measure P recipient and local artist, during the meeting's public comment period. She accused council and administration of a pattern of "lack of transparency, lack of accountability, and lack of care" toward communities meant to…
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