REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Potential Action on Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2025/26
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Cultural Commission ("Commission") considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals and/or activities for the fiscal year (FY). These goals are intended to focus the Commission's efforts and respond to City Council priorities within the existing budget direction and resource limitations. During the FY the Commission may regularly discuss, provide updates, assign subcommittees, and prioritize projects related to these goals.
At the April 7, 2025, regular meeting, Commissioners adopted work plan priorities and activities for FY 2025/26 related to the Commission's goals.
GOAL #1: Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity.
A. Plan and implement Summer Concerts in FY 2025/26
B. Street Dance
C. Explore the feasibility of hosting a Group Wedding
D. Secure sponsors for Cultural Commission special events in FY 2025/26
GOAL #2: Develop and encourage interactive art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the City.
A. Advise and recommend public art to City Council for public benefit
B. Support Traffic Box Program
C. Host Indoor Sculpture Exhibition
D. Host Halloween Home & Holiday Home Decorating Contest and recognition:
i. 1 winner per Council District, 1 group entry winner, 1 Best of the best
E. Update and maintain City interactive web-based public art map
GOAL #3: Raise the visibility of commemorative months.
A. Engage the public with commemorative months according to Federal Calendar
B. Identify a space to curate and facilitate the celebration of commemorative months
C. Promote monthly commemorative months through social media and specia...
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