San Francisco Names Matthew Goudeau First Arts and Culture Director

Matthew Goudeau has been appointed as San Francisco's first-ever executive director of arts and culture. In this role, he will work to keep the arts central to the city's creative economy and identity. The appointment comes as federal arts funding faces threats, but San Francisco's arts budget is set to increase under Mayor Daniel Lurie. Lurie stated that the city's arts ecosystem is the most vibrant in the country and that his administration will better support artists and organizations driving economic recovery. Goudeau's experience and commitment to the community were cited as key reasons for his selection.