Writing Prompt: Explore the economic ripple effect of the recent festival cancellations in Seattle by examining how local businesses and artists are responding to the loss. Highlight community initiatives and collaborations that have emerged as a support network, while providing insights on assessing financial vulnerabilities for small stakeholders in the arts. Encourage readers to participate in alternative local events to bolster morale and showcase the resilience of Seattle’s cultural scene. Additionally, discuss potential long-term impacts on the city’s identity and advocate for increased support from local government for the arts. Finally, invite personal stories from your audience to deepen the connection to the topic.