Metro Arts Commission reports FY26 grant awards; council members press for equity changes and director search timeline Metro Arts interim director Ashley Batchelder briefed the committee on the FY26 grant cycle: $3.2 million in awards, $1.9 million for operating grants and $1.3 million for Thrive projects; committee members raised concerns about equity, consistency of community panels and next steps for an executive director search.

The Metro Arts Commission just allocated $3.2 million in grants, but council members are demanding answers on equity and transparency after some artists were left empty-handed.

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