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Richardson panel reviews arts grant analysis, considers two-stage application and rotating guest panelists
Summary
Staff presented an analysis showing Richardson ranks near the top of benchmark cities on per-capita arts funding and recommended changes including rotating guest panelists for interviews, a two-stage application option for small requests, and shorter narrative questions; staff will draft revisions in March and finalize the application in May.
Staff presented an arts grants program analysis and walked commissioners through benchmarking, applicant experience and recommended changes intended to simplify the process for smaller organizations.
Mikaela told the commission the analysis is in the packet beginning on page 16 and highlighted per-capita comparisons: "we have the second highest funding in the state of Texas…
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