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"I think it's absolutely insane that they're talking about taking away arts funding because Tucson literally is art."
That's the reaction of a former artist-in-residence at the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, which relies heavily on state grants to fund its programming, including food festivals, concerts, and more.
Arizona Gov.
Katie Hobbs signed a new state budget last week that, among other things, reduces funding for arts programs to $5 million, down from the $10 million allocated last year, the Arizona Daily Star reports.
"Very rarely will there ever be a grant that says we'll help you keep the lights on, we'll help you pay staff," says SAACA Executive Director Kate Marquez.
"But in this case, we will see a cut to that."
SAACA, which received 75% of its funding from local government, says it plans to lobby local governments to secure additional funding to support Southern Arizona's arts, food, and culture.
But Hill isn't so sure.
"When I came in to do my tour of the place, I thought I was coming to paint," she says.
"And then they showed me this music space back here."
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