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CAC Subcommittee – ACTION ITEM (1) Discussion of Newly Formed Standing Performing Arts Subcommittee; and (2) Discussion of Performing Arts Grant Program Incoming Applications for 2027 and Eligibility Criteria.
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Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Lee Lawlor / City Manager – Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-5772
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas – Cultural Affairs Commission (10/01/2026)
Department Approval: Sally Unsworth, Cultural Affairs Manager (09/30/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) Standing Performing Arts Subcommittee (1) discuss the role of the new standing committee, and (2) consider the proposed annual calendar of meeting topics, and (3) consider the Performing Arts Grant Program criteria to determine eligibility of incoming applications for 2027.
BACKGROUND
At its Regular meeting on July 28, 2026, the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) reviewed all its Subcommittees and considered the work plan for Cultural Affairs. In recent years, the necessity for a Standing Performing Arts Subcommittee has become evident. In addition to the established annual Performing Arts Grant Program, there has been increased need for CAC input on additional tasks and activities that are focused primarily on performing arts and live performances that are presented by, or sponsored by, the City of Culver City. The CAC unanimously voted to establish a Standing Subcommittee for Performing Arts and assigned Commissioners Tania Fleischer and Van Johnson to serve on the Subcommittee for the 2026-2027 fiscal year
DISCUSSION
The Subcommittee members will act in an advisory capacity to the full Cultural Affairs Commission and to the City Council. The Subcommittee will advocate f...
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