Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Local Photography Submissions. Approving a Fall Photography Exhibition at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT), and Approval to Form a Subcommittee
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an RFP call for local photography and a fall art exhibition at the Applegate Park MOAT as well as approval to form a subcommittee to review and rank submissions.
RECOMMENDATION
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an RFP for original works of photography by local artists featuring local landscapes within the city of Merced; and,
B. Approving a fall art exhibition at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT)
C. Appointing a subcommittee to review and rank photographer submissions.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff, or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff, or
3. Deny, or
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items, or
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance #2489, Section 2.54.060 Jurisdiction of the Commission.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This project aligns with the City Council's FY 2024/25 Goals and Priorities of City Beautification by continuing the open call for photography projects.
DISCUSSION
An RFP and a community event will provide a resource and venue for local photographers to showcase their original photographs of unique landscapes captured in Merced. This opportunity would benefit local photographers seeking exposure and a community desiring cultural commitment. This project would also nurture a sense of community support for budding and seasoned local photographers.
This will be the second annual photography event hosted by the City of Merced at the Applegate Park MOAT. This is a strategic investment in the local artistic community and the broader population of Merced....
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