After first round of Measure P paperwork, one thing is clear: More applicants will be competing for less money By Doug Hoagland May 6, 2025
As new Measure P deadline looms, artists make sense of the application process — and the upcoming schedule By Doug Hoagland April 2, 2025
Update: Second cycle of Measure P grants will kick off soon — as growing pains continue By Doug Hoagland March 6, 2025
From ‘Our Town’ to ‘Cabaret,’ this dynamic performer proves she has the vocal chops and emotional range to connect with theatergoers By Doug Hoagland February 10, 2025
Spotlight interview: Mark Standriff puts the ‘Mr.’ in Christmas. You’ll see him as Santa at the Fresno Philharmonic’s holiday concert. By Doug Hoagland December 4, 2024
Here are 10 things to know about the evolving 2025 Measure P guidelines By Doug Hoagland November 26, 2024
Making it in the movies takes grit and determination. Julie Lucido started a little later in life than most. By Doug Hoagland November 8, 2024
Analysis: After intense coverage of Fresno’s Measure P, TMR’s reporter offers his take on how the arts grants process needs a better rollout in 2025 and beyond By Doug Hoagland September 30, 2024
After a long and winding journey, Measure P funds finally make it to Fresno arts organizations By Doug Hoagland September 6, 2024
Could Measure P funding have kept Fresno’s popular downtown monthly event from breaking into separate nights? Two leading players suggest that could be the case. By Doug Hoagland August 29, 2024
Update: In yet another Measure P twist, funds flow to more than a dozen previously rejected grant applicants By Doug Hoagland August 18, 2024
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Michael Fidalgo, master of many characters, celebrates life by sharing them with others By Doug Hoagland July 18, 2024
Measure P commission finally moves grants process along, but money likely won’t go out until late August By Doug Hoagland July 16, 2024
Emotions run high on Measure P commission as challenges over equity stall grant distributions By Doug Hoagland July 14, 2024
Measure P update: Grants again delayed as Barraza questions equity of funding decisions By Doug Hoagland July 3, 2024
Update: After commissioner asks for ‘corrective action,’ special Measure P meeting is called By Doug Hoagland June 24, 2024
Downtown Fresno Partnership and Laotian dance group push back against Fresno Arts Council over Measure P grants By Doug Hoagland June 7, 2024
Updated: Measure P grant recommendations approved by Fresno city commission By Doug Hoagland May 19, 2024
The Munro Review demands public records as Measure P grants process heads for final vote By Doug Hoagland May 12, 2024
As selection process for Measure P grants begins, The Munro Review asks for complete transparency By Doug Hoagland April 10, 2024
As grants deadline rapidly approaches, individual artists worry about getting left behind By Doug Hoagland March 20, 2024
Applications for Fresno’s city arts funding program will be available Dec. 31 as city prepares to give first $5 million in grants By Doug Hoagland December 22, 2023
With an ocean of taxpayer money available, Measure P arts funding is sure to raise competition and questions By Doug Hoagland November 21, 2023
Revised Measure P guidelines that would boost potential grants for ‘entry level’ arts organizations face key Monday evening vote By Doug Hoagland October 15, 2023
Proposed grant guidelines go before city commission for a decision that could have a major fiscal impact on Fresno arts organizations By Doug Hoagland September 25, 2023
As revised Measure P Cultural Arts Plan heads toward final consideration, Fresno Arts Council reclaims its seat at the funding table By Doug Hoagland July 26, 2023
Review: Thanks to Ginger Kay Lewis-Reed, the costumes for ‘The Little Mermaid’ rule the Good Company seas By Doug Hoagland July 23, 2023
As Fresno Arts Council board member joins Measure P commission, the arts get a win By DOUG HOAGLAND June 25, 2023
As Measure P implementation lurches along, bureaucratic confusion plagues city commission By DOUG HOAGLAND June 11, 2023
As 2 key arts supporters are bounced from the Measure P commission, Fresno arts leaders fight back By DOUG HOAGLAND May 22, 2023
Advocates rally for Fresno Arts Council as Measure P skirmish with city continues By DOUG HOAGLAND March 1, 2023
With conflict over control of $10 million in grants still brewing, Fresno Arts Council hopes to rally supporters at Measure P meeting By Doug Hoagland February 24, 2023
Measure P update: City manager sees a role for Fresno Arts Council in grants process. A Friday meeting may help establish what that role is. By DOUG HOAGLAND February 16, 2023
With at least $10 million in Measure P funding at stake, Fresno Arts Council worries it’s being frozen out of the grant process by City Hall By Doug Hoagland February 13, 2023
