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CORRECTION 5.11.21: Due to an editing error, the original version of this story mistakenly reported that the legislation in question was introduced by members of the Black and Asian Democratic Caucus. The bill was introduced by Legislator Vince Felder, who is closely aligned with the caucus but is not a member, and supported by the caucus.
Small and medium-sized arts groups, all of which have taken a financial hit during the pandemic, could be in line for a share of $131,000 in grants from Monroe County under new legislation that appears poised to pass the County Legislature this week. The measure was introduced by Legislator Vince Felder and has support from members of the Legislature’s Black and Asian Democratic Caucus. It has been accepted by the Republican majority for consideration by the full Legislature during its meeting on Tuesday a signal that the bill is likely to be approved.
CORRECTION 1.7.21: This article has been updated from its original version to reflect that Rochester has an ordinance that established a percent for art program. That program, however, has been dormant since its adoption in 2007. CITY had initially reported that no such ordinance was on the books. Every year for as long as anyone can remember, and for as long as available records show, Monroe County adopts a budget that offers crumbs in the way of funding to arts and cultural organizations. It happened again in December, when legislators approved a $1.2 billion spending plan for 2021 that set aside about one-tenth of a percent roughly $1.4 million for the arts.