Artists Boycott Events While Chris Larsen Funds Market Street Arts District
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What happened
A growing number of Bay Area artists have called for a boycott of events funded by billionaires. Simultaneously, San Francisco business leaders and donors, including Chris Larsen, are funding a new Market Street Arts & Theater District. This district is backed by $500,000 and plans to activate vacant spaces and fund pop-up performances in the 900 block of Market Street.
From sfist.com
Why it matters
The $500,000 investment into the Market Street Arts & Theater District is intended to provide economic stimulus to San Francisco. The boycott relates to the funding sources of events associated with Chris Larsen's arts district development.
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Who's involved
- Chris LarsenFunds the arts district development in Market Street, which leads to artist boycotts.
- Market StreetThoroughfare in San Francisco where the arts district is being developed.
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The entities involved
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Chris Larsen
American programmer
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Market Street
thoroughfare in San Francisco, United States