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TamalFest - FeelGood Events Among many, many others. Artwalk: (Event grant awardee) Direct economic development for DTSA business and artists Promotes culture and community Highlights local vendors and artists Funds locals bands and musicians Showcases SAUSD Arts students with Boca de Oro Exhibitions that speak to our history, culture and people I would like to request and advocate for the following.  Artists Grants and Event Sponsorships We advocate for the city to fund this at 1 million dollars a year.  Artwalk We advocate for the city to fund art walk directly every year.  New and private development We advocate 1% funding to be given to the arts and culture budget from every new private development in the city.  Fund the Arts Culture Master Plan fully The city Arts Master plan has not been funded for over 6 years.  Arts and Culture Department To act proactively and request sponsorships and funding from outside the city like every other department in the city does. Hire a grant writer for the city arts and culture department.  Bowers Museum Request to cancel the 37 year old subsidy the city has given the Bowers Museum immediately. Request to redirect this arts funding to be allocated directly and centralized within the Arts and Culture Department that will fund artist grants and event sponsorships directly and our Arts and Culture Master Plan. I thank you for taking the time to have a proactive and healthy discussion on the state of the arts budget in our city and adopt a more robust budget that is equitable and supports the vibrant arts and culture community in our city. We can not continue to give 80% of our arts budget to just one entity, the Bowers Museum. 3