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CAC: ACTION ITEM - 1) Discuss review and timeline change for Artist Laureate program 2) Vote to align Artist Laureate program with City of Culver City's fiscal year calendar.
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Meeting Date: May 23, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager - Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-6001
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (05/20/24)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (05/16/24)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) approve a change to the schedule of the 2024 - 2027 Artist Laureate Program to align with the City's fiscal year; including a revised start date to the Artist's term of July 1, 2025 and completion date of June 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
The purpose of the Artist Laureate program is to raise community consciousness to a greater appreciation of the arts within the City of Culver City by having the Artist Laureate serve as a cultural ambassador; recognize artistic excellence and support continuing development of the artist's work; and, spotlight the important role individual artists play in contributing to a vibrant and creative community, enriching the City's creative economy and positively impacting the quality of life for people of all ages.
Culver City appoints an individual artist from one of three arts discipline categories-fine and visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts-to serve for two years as cultural ambassador and advocate for the arts within Culver City. The award recognizes artistic excellence, supports the continuing development of the artist's work, and spotlights the important role individual artists play in contributing to a vibrant, equitable and healthy community, en...
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