Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Commission to Review and Approve the Display of Art Projects Created by Youth at Merced City Schools on the First Floor of the Civic Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve the display of art projects created by youth at Merced City Schools on the first floor of the Civic Center.
RECOMMENDATION
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission - Adopt a motion approving a project that allows youth at Merced City Schools to display art projects on the first floor of the Civic Center.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend 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
As provided for in the 2024-25 Council Goals and Priorities: Public Works & City Beautification.
DISCUSSION
City staff will collaborate with art program directors at Merced City Schools and partner agencies supporting youth art programs to display student artwork on the first floor of the Civic Center. These programs will be responsible for posting and removing their projects within the designated timeframe and deadlines set by City staff. Staff will maintain a calendar of scheduled exhibits and provide regular updates at Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (ACAC) meetings. Artwork will be featured for one to two weeks each month, depending on availability, to celebrate the creativity of Merced's youth and foster community engagement in the arts.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.