Cultural Spending

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A controversial public art installation of three large, colorful recycled plastic rocks in Saskatoon, with a crowd of onlookers expressing mixed reactions.

Public Arts Funding Under Fire Amid Community Disconnect

In Saskatoon, Canada, a public art display of three recycled plastic rocks, collectively known as Modern Erratics, generated significant public backlash.

Elise Marrow·August 20, 2026

A modern performing arts center with diverse community members enjoying the public spaces outside, symbolizing the Sarasota Model of arts development.

What is the Sarasota Model for Community Arts Development?

Sarasota taxpayers are obligated to pay $88 million towards a new performing arts center, a project projected to cost between $260 million and $295 million, according to the Herald-Tribune .

Elise Marrow·May 12, 2026