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San Diego City Hall at dusk with a wilting flower on the steps, symbolizing proposed cuts to arts funding.

Mayor Gloria Proposes $11.8M Cut to City Arts Funding

San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria has proposed an $11.

Elise Marrow·May 6, 2026

A split image contrasting a vibrant mural painting with an empty, dimly lit theater stage, symbolizing differing arts funding approaches in San Diego.

San Diego County Launches Arts Funding Initiative Amid City Cuts

San Diego County is launching a $2.

Elise Marrow·May 2, 2026

Artists painting a vibrant mural juxtaposed against a dimly lit, decaying city hall, symbolizing the struggle for arts funding in San Diego.

County arts funding up as city cuts create net loss

In San Diego, a new county program promises $2.75 million for local artists, but city cuts of $11.8 million create a net loss.

Elise Marrow·May 2, 2026

A split image showing a vibrant San Diego arts festival on one side and a darkened, empty theater on the other, symbolizing the threat of funding cuts.

Arts and culture investment is crucial for cities to thrive in 2026.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has proposed slashing city funding for the arts from $13.

Elise Marrow·April 23, 2026