REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of March as Youth Art Month
Report
BACKGROUND
In 1961, the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. developed Children’s Art Month to recognize the importance of art education for development and critical thinking, expand art programs in schools, and increase community support and understanding for art education. In 1969, the celebration expanded to include secondary school students, becoming Youth Art Month.
Since then, Youth Art Month continues to be an annual celebration supported through the Council for Art Education to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for school art programs. Youth Art Month provides a forum for acknowledging skills that are fostered through experience in the visual arts and encourages commitment to the arts.
DISCUSSION
At the March 19, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council will proclaim March 2024 as representatives from the Santa Clara County Office of Education will accept the proclamation for Youth Art Month.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Proclamation of March as Youth Art Month