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“MORE visual and performing arts venues in downtown: theaters, art film theater, galleries, <br />multipurpose art center.” <br /> “Larger venues for stage productions would be considered a success.” <br /> “I think there could be more space for arts besides the University, such as an Art Center, for <br />dance, music, gallery space.” <br />Public funding.Some participants expressed that success includes financial support from the public. <br /> “Adequate public funding and better advertisements.” <br />“I think ‘successful’ would be local patrons spending money on local art, showsand events <br />so that it is sustainable to live in town and be an artist.” <br /> “A downtown with affordable rent for independent artists, designers and gallery owners <br />and a population that was interested in and could afford art.” <br />Diversity and inclusion.A few workshop participants commented on the inclusiveness of arts and culture <br />events. <br /> “\[Would like to see more\] events, specifically for gay men. The suppression in Texas is <br />suffocating.” <br /> “… we have a lot of opportunity here to expand on our diversity and the university — we <br />really need to collaborate.” <br />Barriers to participation in arts and cultural activities. The virtual workshop asked respondents to <br />identify any barriers that exist to participating in arts and cultural activities. <br />Advertising and outreach. Many respondents reported that lack of marketing and awareness of events <br />were barriers. <br /> “Not enough communication and events information about art openings, performances and <br />all things art.” <br /> “Awareness is a huge barrier. There are many events I personally would have attended had I <br />known about them in advance to plan — or known at all.” <br /> “Crappy advertising. \[Facebook\] is not the only place to advertise.” <br /> “… it’s sometimes very hard to find schedules and info about local events, or you only hear <br />about it afterwards.” <br />Lack of financial support. Participants also expressed that financial barriers exist to participating in arts <br />and culture events, including funding for the arts and socioeconomic issues (e.g., poverty). <br /> “A rather arbitrary distribution of grants by the Arts Commission …. No tax credits for <br />historic homes.” <br /> “Silo-based thinking; lack of revenue and funding.” <br /> “Funding for supplies and space to represent local cultural art.” <br /> “Money. Covid. Poverty and lack of good paying jobs for local citizens.” <br /> “1. Poverty. 2. Non-local downtown property owners.” <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX F,PAGE 11 <br /> <br />