Title
Approval of the 2020 Grants to Arts and Culture Organizations
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Arts Commission recommends approval of the slate of grants to area arts and culture organization for 2020.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the slate of grants to area arts and culture organizations for 2020, as recommended by the Arts Commission.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve grants to arts and culture organizations for 2020.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678.
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Parks, Arts & Recreation
Frederick Dobler, Vice-Chair, Arts Commission
Background and Analysis:
The intent of the Grants to Arts and Culture Organizations (GACO) program is to provide equitable access to the arts for all Olympians. The program goal is to fund projects that expand citizen involvement; engage underserved populations; and, promote the interests of the broader Olympia community, as realized through the Olympia Comprehensive Plan.
For the second round of this opportunity, seven applications were received, with a total funding request of $30,451 (total available funding for grants is $20,000).
Commissioners reviewed the seven applications in advance of the meeting and brought their tally sheets for tabulation. Commissioner Kathy Dorgan did not provide a number for Creative Theater Experience (CTE), as she is Artistic Director of the organization. As such, the final ranking was based on the average score of each applicant.
Following tabulation and discussion, Commissioners proposed fully funding the top four (averaged) proposals: Olympia Symphony Orchestra ($5,000), Washington Center for the Performing Arts ($5,000), Northwest Playrights Alliance ($4,951), and Ballet Northwest ($3,500), for a total of $18,451 of $20,000 available. The next request on the list was for $4,000, and Commissioners determined that the remaining $1,549 would not be enough to advance ...
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