File #: 19-0009    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 12/18/2018 In control: Arts Commission
Agenda date: 1/10/2019 Final action: 1/10/2019
Title: Meet and Greet with Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) Executive Director Todd Cutts

Title

Meet and Greet with Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) Executive Director Todd Cutts

 

Recommended Action

Information only. No action requested.

 

Report

Issue:

Informal presentation and discussion with Mr. Cutts around the following topics:

1.                     An overview of the ODA and its role in supporting the arts.

2.                     How the ODA and Commission can better promote and work together on the busking initiative over next summer.

3.                     An informal discussion on how to connect with landowners on using unleased/rented spaces for pop-up arts events.

Staff Contact:

Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678

 

Presenter(s):

Todd Cutts, Executive Director, ODA

 

Background and Analysis:

The Olympia Downtown Alliance has long been a partner to downtown arts efforts and events.  Mr. Cutts took on the leadership role of the organization in 2017, and continues to support the arts as an important component to downtown vitality.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

NA

 

Options:

Receive the presentation and engage in discussion.

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Attachments:

None