The Wylie Public Arts Advisory Board reviewed a post‑event summary of the 2024 Wylie Arts Festival and heard that the event generated $33,795 in total revenue — the highest total the board reported for the festival to date.

At the meeting, a board member said the income increase was driven primarily by sponsorship revenue rather than food-vendor sales. The board member noted that attendee survey comments repeatedly asked for more food vendors and said that vendors who must remain at booths cannot easily leave to get food at nearby restaurants, increasing demand for on-site food options.

Members also discussed operational feedback. Several attendees flagged interior lighting as an issue during the festival; there were comments about crowding during nighttime load-out as indoor and outdoor exhibitors moved equipment simultaneously. A small number of survey respondents said there were too many vendors of the same type, though most respondents praised the variety and the large crowds.

The board did not take formal action on the festival summary during the meeting; members indicated staff should consider more food-vendor capacity and revise load-out logistics and lighting for next year’s event. The board’s post‑meeting planning will inform vendor applications for upcoming events where applicable.

Why it matters: Festival revenue and attendee feedback will shape vendor selection, electrical and lighting planning, and load-out procedures for future Wylie arts events.