Gratifying sucess in Long Beach

I spent about 8 months working with the Arts Council of Long Beach and the City's Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Bureau to update a cultural plan WolfBrown developed some years back. I finished my work last June and folks in the city have taken the updated plan framework and run with it!

Earlier in March, City Council voted unanimously to pass 5 arts-supportive initiatives that grew out of that process. The initiatives support local artists through business tax relief, allow for non-permitted music shows and street performances, and form a dedicated Council committee to brainstorm funding sources for the arts. Congratulations to everyone, especially the Arts Council for Long Beach and Craig Watson! Here's another account from an active local blogger.