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Arts supporters fear school program cuts: If Akron levy fails, cultural climate could suffer.

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)

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Byline: Elaine Guregian

Apr. 26--Devastating. That's the word that Dan Dahl used to describe the long-term effect on cultural life in Akron if Issue 1, the levy for the Akron Public Schools, fails. On Tuesday, voters will cast their ballots regarding Issue 1. Among the many cuts promised if the levy fails are art and music classes for elementary school students and the entire visual and performing arts program at Firestone High School. Dahl, executive director of E.J. Thomas Hall and Akron Civic Theatre, said cuts in arts education nationally have already had a devastating effect on what events people choose to attend. There have been fundamental shifts in…

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