Many arts and cultural organizations are breathing a sigh of relief after the electoral ousting of County Executive Chris Collins, who during his tenure reduced and eliminated their funding.
Now they’re looking to move forward, more unified after organizing against Collins’ cuts, and with a stronger support system with the creation of the Arts Services Initiative. It’s intended to serve as a central hub for the various organizations that all too often have had to operate in reactive mode.
By Mark Sommer, News Staff Reporter, The Buffalo News, Published:January 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
