Edward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
TUCSON , Ariz. — Governor Katie Hobbs signed a new state budget last week that drastically reduces funding for arts programs in Arizona.
Kate Marquez, SAACA’s Executive Director, shared insights into the organization’s history and financial challenges. She said SAACA has been through financial challenges before. The reduced state funding means fewer grants will be available to support organizations like SAACA. These grants are essential for covering operational costs, according to Marquez.
"Throughout most of the state, most communities do have permanent funding mechanisms, and they happen in a myriad of ways," Marquez said."But not in Pima County and not in the city is there really a designated fund every year that artists and cultural organizations can depend on." "This artist, Gina Roboto, that painted these, she's based out of Phoenix but captures people in really creative ways and tells stories," Marquez elaborated. The mural features Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat, representing the diverse and dynamic culture of Southern Arizona.
She reached out to Marz to help plan Light the Mic Open Mic nights, a showcase for up-and-coming Southern Arizona hip-hop artists.
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