HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - Government Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report City Council Study Session NotesCC Study Session
March 23, 2017
Premises [slide 1]
1. Art makes better communities
2. Art is best provided by organizations whose mission is production of art
3. Art is an important economic driver for the City
a. Tourism
b. Local economy
4. The City has a legitimate, important role in promoting art in NB
a. In city charter (?)
5. The City’s role is to be a supporter and convener of art in our community
6. The City Council has a responsibility to be fiscally prudent
Future programming [slide 2 – not detail, just headers 1 and 2]
1. Continue existing successful activities:
a. Supporting local organizations through grant making
i. Festival Ballet
ii. Backhausdance
iii. Baroque Music Festival
iv. Sherman Library, etc.
b. Sponsoring signature events and series
i. Pacific Symphony
ii. Summer pop concerts
iii. Art in the Park
c. Enriching the community through public art
i. Sculpture garden
2. Consider additional initiatives:
a. Collaboration with local programs such as NB Film Festival and Hyatt
Summer jazz series
b. Partner with local art institutions such as NB Art Museum and Pacific
Symphony
c. Partner with local business such as Williams Sonoma
d. Join the boat parade
e. Produce programs with civic partners such as Parks and Rec and
Library Foundation
Paying for all this fun
The CC, Arts Commission and community at large are mindful of the economic
challenges facing NB. The unfunded pension liability is real. The CC must spend our
money wisely. Public art is a good investment for the City, but we must be prudent.
With that in mind, the CC will: [slide 3]
1. Direct the Arts Commission to utilize the funds allocated to public art from
the General Fund and VNB on a current and on‐going basis.
2. Direct the Arts Commission to utilize the BPATF funds over a 3‐4 year period,
with a preference for activities in Balboa.
3. Adopt a policy regarding the usage of funds in the Public Art and Facilities
Fund (Policy I‐13), particularly with reference to funding of future phases of
the sculpture garden.
The Arts Commission has ambitions to increase the presence of art in NB. The
commission believes that the funding for additional programs much come from a
combination of public and private sources. The commission is prepared to begin
working with NBAF and others to create a plan for engagement and fundraising.
This process will necessitate dedicated staff support. This will not be a fast process.
Informal Budget Request for 2016‐2017
[slide 4 ‐ current and future year budget]
A final request – show your support of arts in NB. Come to a summer concert. Drink
some wine at the food and wine festival. Dance and cook with us. And tell the
commissioners what a great job they’re doing!