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Sammamish, WALocal News

The city of Sammamish is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to develop its first-ever arts plan with a vision spanning from 2025 to 2035. This plan aims to guide the city's decisions related to the arts, emphasizing the importance of community input in shaping a culturally rich future. Residents are invited to actively participate in the planning process, offering a unique opportunity to influence the city's arts policy and programming. By soliciting feedback through various channels, the city hopes to gather diverse perspectives and ideas that reflect the community's artistic preferences and needs. The ten-year plan is an ambitious effort to create a cohesive strategy that supports the growth of the arts, fosters creativity, and strengthens the cultural fabric of Sammamish.

It underscores the city's commitment to recognizing and integrating the arts as a vital component of community development and well-being. Through this participatory approach, Sammamish aims to ensure that its arts scene flourishes, becoming more vibrant, inclusive, and reflective of its community's values. The initiative represents a significant step towards establishing a long-term vision for the arts that will enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike.

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