✅ Increase Arts Funding – Expand grants for independent artists, nonprofits, and community arts programs

✅ Tax Incentives for Arts Organizations – Provide tax breaks for theaters, galleries, and cultural institutions that invest in local talent

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✅ Expand NYC’s Creative Economy – Invest in film, music, fashion, and digital arts to create jobs and attract global talent

✅ Affordable Workspaces for Artists – Develop subsidized studio spaces and live-work housing for creatives

✅ Public-Private Partnerships – Encourage corporate sponsorships and philanthropy for arts initiatives

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✅ More Funding for Arts in Public Schools – Ensure every NYC student has access to arts education, music programs, and creative expression

✅ Support for BIPOC & Immigrant Artists – Prioritize grants and exhibition spaces for underrepresented voices

✅ Neighborhood Arts Investment – Fund community-based arts projects in all five boroughs, not just Manhattan

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✅ Strengthen NYC’s Status as a Cultural Hub – Promote Broadway, museums, and music festivals to drive tourism and local spending

✅ More Outdoor & Public Art Initiatives – Support murals, street performances, and free cultural events in public spaces

✅ Expand Artist Residency Programs – Attract global talent to NYC through artist-in-residence initiatives