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Festival of Arts grant approved; organizers highlight out‑of‑state and statewide draw
Summary
The commission approved a grant for the Festival of Arts after coordinator Zoe Mourning described artist recruitment from across the United States and past asks near $10,000; staff said last year’s Festival expenses were $10,808 and will be added to future reports.
Zoe Mourning, coordinator for the Festival of Arts, presented the commission with the event’s grant application and described how the Festival recruits artists and patrons from across the state and region.
Mourning said the Festival typically asks in the range of $10,000 and that organizers advertise nationally to attract artists and patrons, including some past participants from Canada. Commissioners asked about past funding levels and the event’s marketing strategy; a staff speaker said last year’s Festival expenses were $10,808 and that figure will be included in future reports for comparison.
A motion to approve the Festival of Arts grant passed by voice vote with no recorded roll-call. Commissioners praised the application’s targeted marketing and the festival’s potential to generate hotel stays for the Wausau area.
