What impact does Art have on our local economy? with Wesley Gentle the Director of Arts Fort Worth

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Ann and EJ sits down with Wesley Gentle the Executive Director of Arts Fort Worth, a non-profit administers a competitive grants program, manages the Fort Worth Public Art program, and operates the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Wesley shares their updated economic data and how the arts boost our local economy.
Short Story #1: Fort Worth to invest more in West 7th safety. Here’s what could change (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/10/18/after-deadly-shooting-fort-worth-to-invest-more-in-west-7th-safety-heres-what-could-change/)
Short Story #2: More than half of renters in Fort Worth are cost-burdened, new census data shows (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/10/19/more-than-half-of-renters-in-fort-worth-are-cost-burdened-new-census-data-shows/)
Supporting article: Fort Worth adopts affordable housing plan after initial pushback from some homeowners (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/10/18/fort-worth-adopts-affordable-housing-plan-after-initial-pushback-from-some-homeowners/)
Short Story #3: Understanding the upcoming amendments confusing language before heading to the polls (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article280411029.html)
Wins and Losses:
Ann's Loss: Toll roads cost money but doesn't get you their faster
EJ's Loss: Texas's Heat impact on the economy
Ann's Win: My Neighborhood article
EJ's Win: Arts Goggle