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Most \[City program\] members are part time, which allowed them to keep their jobs through <br />the pandemic. <br /> We \[arts nonprofit\] are still here because of the stewardship of our funding. We have a <br />healthy bottom line, so we were able to pivot …. <br /> Most are surviving. Some of them have had a difficult time. Many service-oriented <br />businesses include the arts, but that hasn’t happened this last year. Yeah, there’s a lot of <br />struggle, but I think we will come through. <br />There is a lot of online sharing of art. Some organizations have been able to do this more <br />than others. <br />C. Unique Differences of SanMarcos <br />Keen Independent discussed with interviewees what makes San Marcos different from other cities in the <br />region. <br />Passion for arts and culture, history and conservation.Some interviewees expressed that there is a <br />collective passion that sets San Marcos apart from other cities. <br /> “A lot of different passionate interest groups.” <br /> People of similar interest gather … sharing of ideas among generations. <br /> A lot of people who really care about arts and culture, environmental protection, protecting <br />history. <br /> Attention to nature and conservation/environment. Finding the balance between <br />conservation and business development. <br /> “Such a diverse population here.” <br /> Historical society is pretty active. <br /> It has a longer history. Possesses a lot of cultural treasures. <br /> “We have a very passionate community” which can be both good and bad … “polarizing.” <br />University and youth population. Several interviewees reported that the university and youth population <br />were unique facets of San Marcos. Comments are summarized below. <br /> The University … and presence of youth and youth culture. <br /> University campus located adjacent to downtown. <br /> We have a university here, which has both good and bad …. It is hard to sell art to students <br />who are not ready to invest or appreciate it yet. <br /> The college students bring a lot of energy and money to the town. <br /> University tries to have a presence in all things. Lots of activities for the residents. Could be <br />better though. <br /> The young student population. <br /> Young “blue” (progressive) vibe in a “red” area. <br /> We have the university, so young demographic. They bring their own brand of crazy. <br />Geography.A few interviewees commented on San Marcos’ geographic location. <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX E,PAGE 6 <br /> <br />