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CAC ACTION ITEM - (1) Discussion of Potential Partnership Framework for the continuation of the Music in the Chambers program with the Music Guild of Los Angeles; (2) Provide Comments as Appropriate; and (3) Provide Recommendation to Staff.
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Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager - Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (02/13/25)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (02/12/25)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC):
1. Discuss a proposed partnership framework with Music Guild of Los Angeles for the Music in the Chambers program; and
2. Provide comments as appropriate; and
3. Provide a recommendation to staff regarding use of the Cultural Trust Fund for the proposed program and partnership framework.
BACKGROUND AND PILOT PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
The City of Culver City Cultural Affairs Division relaunched the Music in the Chambers concert series as a pilot initiative to activate Council Chambers as an intimate civic performance venue while expanding access to high-quality live music programming. The program operates under the guidance of the Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission, with support from its Performing Arts Subcommittee.
Audience feedback from the September pilot concert demonstrates strong community support and provides a foundation for evolving the series into a more formally curated program model.
Key Survey Findings (n=26 responses):
* 100% of respondents rated overall satisfaction at the highest level (5/5).
* 85% reported the program exceeded expectations, with the remainder indicating expectations were met.
* 9...
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