Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission (ACAC) Subcommittee to Present Recommendations to the Commission for the Heartland Grant Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Subcommittee to present artist and design recommendations to the ACAC for seven projects funded by the Heartland Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission - Adopt a motion approving the subcommittee's recommendations for City Council's consideration and approval at the December 18th City Council meeting.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve with modifications; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Continue to a future Council meeting; or,
5. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 202324 Council Goals and Priorities: Public Works & City Beautification
DISCUSSION
The California Creative Corps was developed by the California Council on the Arts in collaboration with the state legislature. California Creative Corps is a $4.2 million economic and jobs recovery pilot program designed to support pandemic recovery and environmental, civic, and social engagement in California's hardest-hit communities. Using a variety of art forms, including visual, performing, and traditional arts, artists will promote positive community outcomes by creating locally focused, contextual, and culturally sensitive messages and public works.
Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties have an abundance of talented individuals who tell the stories and express the culture of our communities through art. We want to support our artists to create projects that are locally focused and spread awareness related to public health messages, civic engagement, social justice and community engagement, water and energy conservation, climate mitigation, and emergency preparedness.
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