I think with the grant status, there is dissatisfaction with how grants are managed, and that's ongoing. Dealing with the state is easier than dealing with the county.

They end up competing with some of the other arts groups, certainly with funding, that's a big issue, and programming. Many of the arts groups didn't feel there was any representation there. They don't function as an arts council. They are their own separate organization.

We expect it to be a regular event . . . every year or every other year.

The stress of dealing with a child who is depressed is ongoing, it is 24-7 and it is exhausting,

We refused to let it go and we managed to bounce back. We were dealing with a disastrous situation and we turned it into an euphoric victory.

I think it was always meant to be ongoing.