Receive update on hiring Arts and Culture Manager and grant programs
In Plain English
The city hired a consultant to find an Arts and Culture Manager after artists complained about reduced public participation and excessive red tape in grant programs. The December complaints focused on mini-grants requiring too much insurance and paperwork. If the hiring succeeds, the new manager coordinates arts initiatives and works with the arts community to improve grant processes.
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