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CAC - 1) Update from Culver City Artist Laureate Alexey Steele on Projects and Activities for 2022; and, 2) Provide Comments as Appropriate
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Meeting Date: January 17, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: B. Christine Byers / City Manager, Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (01/12/23); Culver City Cultural Affairs Foundation (01/12/23)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (01/11/23)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) consider the information provided and make comments as appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Alexey Steele was appointed Culver City Artist Laureate by the City Council on January 13, 2020 for a two-year term ending December 31, 2021. With a recommendation from the CAC, on May 24, 2021, the City Council extended Mr. Steele’s term through December 31, 2022 to allow for continuity in his work relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide more time for focusing on his studio practice.
As was the case in January of last year, Mr. Steele has provided the attached written report of his activities for the past 12 months. A summary verbal presentation with images will be provided at the meeting.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Other than staff time, there are no additional costs associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 23-01-17_ATT_Alexey Steele Artist Laureate Update for 2022
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
That the Cultural Affairs Commission:
1. Receive the information and make comments as appropriate.