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Lack of funding or attendance. Several workshop participants reported there is a need for more financial <br />support for the arts as well as advertising to increase community participation. <br /> “Very difficult to know what’s happening in this city ….” <br />“Not much financial support. Sponsorships difficult because we are small and same <br />businesses get hit up. Locals don’t want to pay cover or entrance fees.” <br /> “Advertising events helps as does event parking.” <br />“We have a great, great community but could still do a better job of reaching those who <br />aren’t already involved.” <br /> “Comparing to other communities arts is underfunded.” <br />Lack of venuesand performance spaces.Some participants also mentioned that they would like to see <br />more support for venues and performance spaces. <br /> “I would like to see more gallery events in the area that are easy to access.” <br />“Lacking a quality venue/listening space for live music.” <br /> “It would be nice to have more museums or spaces dedicated to contemporary art or art <br />festivals that focus on social/participatory art.” <br /> “Performance venues are sorely lacking, especially at the citywide level.” <br />Lack of inclusion. A few workshop participants reported that more diversity in the arts is needed. <br /> “Not inclusive enough. Favors mermaids too much to the detriment of other groups.” <br /> “Too much of one culture lately, that I don’t identify with.” <br /> “Need more Native American and Indigenous arts and culture in San Marcos that is <br />accessible to working class people.” <br /> “It would be awesome if more artwork was centered around our Hispanic population.” <br />Lack of events or targeted offerings. Some workshop participants expressed that the City needs more <br />events, in general and for different groups within the community. <br /> “Everything targets college kids, not families except parks dept.” <br />“\[San Marcos\] lacks events thatcater to the 40+ age group. We lack museums, galleries and <br />public art in this town.” <br /> “Really lacking live music. Not great organized programing for how to get involved in the <br />arts. Not many organized celebrations of culture.” <br /> “I think there could be more music, theater, or art installments/events outdoors.” <br /> “Too many Crafters.” <br /> <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX F,PAGE 9 <br /> <br />