Last spring and summer we posted a series of articles describing what we believe is missing or needed to develop a more vibrant and diverse arts scene in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community (including a performing arts center, summer music festival, additional public art, and more).
A (perceived) obstacle for some of these initiatives is lack of funding. Well, an interesting 
In 2014, Lanesboro Arts programming drew in more than 180 volunteers, 300 artists, and 31,000 audience members. Last year, Lanesboro Arts was also awarded a $123,000 Bush Prize for Community Innovation, and completed a $850,000 capital campaign for Phase I of the Arts Campus.
Lanesboro, Minnesota has a population of 754.
Yes, you read that correctly.
754.
Or about 91,000 fewer residents than the Farmington/Farmington Hills community.
I think we can come up with the financial resources if we really want to make great things happen.
Are you in?