Funding Arts and Culture

In this episode of the San Diego Pride Podcast, we’re talking funding, advocacy, and the future of arts and culture in San Diego. Host Joslyn Hatfield and co-host Amber St. James sit down with San Diego Pride Director of Advocacy and Programs Brock Cavett to unpack the City of San Diego’s proposed FY27 budget cuts and what they could mean for LGBTQIA+ organizations, artists, and community programs.Together, they explore the proposed elimination of arts and culture funding, the potential loss of nearly $400,000 in city support for San Diego Pride, and the broader impact these cuts could have on local artists, nonprofit organizations, and the region’s cultural landscape. The conversation also highlights the vital role Pride plays in San Diego’s economy, generating an estimated $27 million in annual economic impact while supporting year-round community programs and grants.Most importantly, this episode is a call to action. Learn how you can make your voice heard, advocate for arts funding, and help ensure that LGBTQIA+ organizations and cultural institutions continue to thrive. Because the arts are not a luxury, they are essential to community, visibility, and belonging.