Save the Arts task force formed

Many of Tulsa's arts organizations are in financial trouble, and Mayor Bill Lafortune is trying to offer some hope. <br><br>He's forming a task force to "Save the Arts." The public-private partnership

Tuesday, November 5th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Many of Tulsa's arts organizations are in financial trouble, and Mayor Bill Lafortune is trying to offer some hope.

He's forming a task force to "Save the Arts." The public-private partnership will work to find solutions to keep the arts healthy during these tough economic times. Mayor LaFortune says he sees the task force as part of a bigger plan to jump-start Tulsa's economy.

Tulsaâ€™s arts community generated nearly $85-million for the city last year, and 1,500 jobs.