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Average cost to participate in arts and culture activities.The virtual workshop asked participants how <br />much they pay to participate in each arts and culture activity. As shown in Figure F-11, more than 40 percent <br />of respondents indicated that they pay $20–$50 for each activity and 35.6 percent reported they pay less <br />than $20. About 20 percent of participants noted they pay more than $50. <br />Figure F-11. <br />Average amount spent to participate in arts and culture activities <br />Percent of <br />respondents <br />Less than $20 35.77% <br />$20 to $50 42.28 <br />$50 to $100 16.26 <br />More than $100 5.69 <br />Total100.00% <br /> <br />Source: Keen Independent Research from 2021 virtual workshop. <br />Success for arts and culture offerings.Workshop participants were then asked how they would describe <br />success for arts and culture offerings in San Marcos. The feedback Keen Independent received indicated that <br />there are various factors that contribute to success. <br />Attendance, community involvement and accessibility. Many respondents commented on attendance <br />and community awareness of events as contributing elements of success. <br /> “A successful arts and culture offering would involve the community, allow folks to have a <br />role, and be accessible.” <br /> “Events that bring the general community together with the university community in a <br />positive way ….” <br /> “Success is measured in attendance and the willingness of community individuals to <br />financially support the effort.” <br />“Access to events for all ages and socioeconomic status …” <br />Variety of arts and culture offerings. Some participants indicated that they would like to see a broader <br />range of offerings that resonate more with the community. Others reported that events and opportunities <br />offered on a regular basis would be beneficial to the arts community. <br /> “I think diverse offerings that fit the character or enhances the areas they are in.” <br /> “Standing events and programs offered for children and adults.” <br /> “A greater emphasis by the city, university and private entities to offer a range of options.” <br /> “There is not enough variety of cultural events.” <br />Venues.Workshop participants also suggested that success in arts and culture would include more arts and <br />culture facilities. <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX F,PAGE 10 <br /> <br />