Council approved multiple appointments, resolutions and contracts, heard public comment on arts funding and other subjects, and took several unanimous and roll-call votes. The item below summarizes the meeting’s recorded formal actions and their outcomes.

Council members discussed one-time funding requests from the Arts Commission, Avalon Foundation and the Counseling Education Center as part of the city manager’s 2026 recommended budget. Staff recommended using one-time fund balance for capital or one‑time needs; the council signaled support for $40,000 to the Arts Commission and a $60,000 award to

Arts organizations and creators are adopting hybrid ticketing subscriptions and digital revenue diversification to create sustainable funding models beyond traditional sources.

We take a closer look at how one of San Diego’s largest funders is balancing the need to provide immediate support with preserving its long-term grantmaking capacity.

The collector and philanthropist, who passed away this month at 87, launched the Art for Justice Fund to reduce mass incarceration in the U.S.

Inflexible grantmaking practices are hampering arts groups’ efforts to navigate this fraught moment. Experts have some ideas about how to turn the tide.

On September 19, 2025, a federal judge in Rhode Island delivered a significant legal setback to the Trump administration's efforts to restrict federal arts funding based on transgender policies. This ruling represents a notable development in the ongoing rights-based debates concerning transgender issues and federal regulatory actions in Rhode Island.

Fine Arts Board seeks city council's approval to proceed with established guidelines.

Twenty dance projects from around the country won grants totaling $100,000 dollars each today. These grants are among the most coveted in the dance world, but this round of winners is the last of its ...

Council members debate budgeting for arts and concerns over board nomination processes.

Inflexible grantmaking practices are hampering arts groups’ efforts to navigate this fraught moment. Experts have some ideas about how to turn the tide.

School board approves $16000 donation for March concerts enhancing arts programs.

Saint Tammany Parish assesses arts funding to boost economic growth and support local artists.

Spark seeks letter of support for grant helping disabled domestic violence survivors.

City officials anticipate fund distribution for live music could begin by March.