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Theater. A few interviewees commented that they would like to see more theater offerings. <br /> Theatre is number one. Poetry number two. And I’d really like for us to have an art park, <br />number three. <br />Need more theater and music. We can do theater at the park. We currently just have a few <br />shows at the senior center and does not have much visibility. <br /> We have lots of live bands, we have several arts studios and museum type places to see art, <br />lots of exhibit for various artistic media. Sometimes groups will do poetry, open mic. I would <br />like to see theatrical performances. <br />Physical art.Interviewees also mentioned a desire for more physical art. <br /> Physical art — sculpting. <br /> Painting. <br /> More murals and sculptures. <br />Diverse and inclusive engagement. Some interviewees indicated a need for more inclusive offerings and <br />outreach. <br /> More that highlights our Hispanic population. So much of what we do seems to be centered <br />around the university students. Would like to see more directed towards residents. <br />“Celebrate more diversity in public art.” <br /> More welcoming to outsiders/new residents. <br /> Involve students and professors from the University. <br /> More offerings inclusive of all ages. <br /> Broad/diverse range of participating artists. <br /> Activities that are accessible for children. <br /> Engagement with different parts on the community. <br /> Always more public art where anyone can enjoy it regardless of economic status. <br /> Experimental artists. <br /> Artists residency for 55+. <br /> More arts education for adults. <br />Funds and City improvements.Interviewees also provided feedback regarding City funding and <br />organization. <br /> Funding dedicated specifically to the arts. <br /> \[Referring to the 1 percent tax break for the arts for new construction\] there’s been millions <br />of dollars of new construction over the past five years, but the 1 percent tax was a missed <br />opportunity that could have been put towards greater funding for the arts and performance <br />space. <br /> “A physical facility dedicated to arts and culture” A facility to facilitate events and have it <br />adequately staffed to tie in key players in the community (university, organizations, county, <br />etc.) to create a regional draw rather than a community draw. <br /> Having a separate arts and culture department and having \[dedicated staff\]. <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX E,PAGE 15 <br /> <br />