REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discuss Cultural Commission Work Plan for FY2018-19
Report
BACKGROUND
Each year, the Cultural Commission considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals and/or activities for the year. These are intended to focus the efforts of the Commission and respond to City Council priorities within existing budget direction and resource limitations.
In August 2018 the Commission agreed upon the following 2018-19 goals, events and activities with the plan to revisit and discuss the items monthly.
The goals are as follows:
1. Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity
Host free, age-friendly events with diverse, musical acts (Friday Night Live, Concerts in the Park, Street Dance)
2. Develop and encourage interactive, art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the city
Explore new funding sources for public art
Recommend funding and support for community cultural groups
Partner with citizen groups to place temporary, interactive art in public places and in community celebrations
Advise and recommend public art additions to City Council and staff
Attend Americans for the Arts Conference
3. Raise visibility of commemorative months
Partner with community groups to host and promote commemorative month's honoree
4. Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission
Presence at Parks and Recreation Events
Ensure Cultural Commission events and reports are marketed and archived
Present regularly to City Council
DISCUSSION
The Cultural Commission will review and discuss work plan goals and the year at a glance (page 6-7 of attached Work Plan 2018-19). The Commission will also review, discuss and assign members to subcommittees to meet the goals and objectives of the work plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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