IN 2023 LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE, INC AND ITS DBA LUBBOCK CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (LCAF) GREW THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. LCAF WAS SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING SEVERAL SMALL GRANTS THAT ALLOWED FOR THE CONTINUATION OF BUFFALO GRASS FEST, ARTS AFTER HOURS AND "GETTING THE GIG" EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS. LCAF NOW SERVES AS THE REGIONAL OFFICE FOR THE 8 MUSIC FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE WEST TEXAS AREA. LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE LUBBOCK DOWNTOWN TIF AND THE CITY OF LUBBOCK TO OVERSEE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CIVIC PARK IN DOWNTOWN LUBBOCK.