Title
Grants to Arts & Culture Organizations 2021
Recommended Action
Move to discuss the release of the 2021 Grants to Arts & Culture Organizations application.
Report
Issue:
Discussion on the 2021 Grants to Arts & Culture Organizations application opportunity in light of COVID-19.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
N/A
Background and Analysis:
Of the four grants awarded in 2020, three of them have been amended by contract until the end of 2021 due to restrictions on entertainment and limitations to gathering (the fourth was already granted extension at the time of signing). The opportunity generally goes out at the end of September. Application review and discussion will bring Arts Commission expectations in alignment with the possibilities and challenges of the times.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1) Move ahead with the 2021 Grants to Arts & Culture Organizations as typical.
2) Move ahead with the 2021 Grants to Arts & Culture Organizations with changes.
3) Do not move ahead with the 2021 Grants to Arts & Culture Organizations and draft a memo to General Government Committee with reasoning.
Financial Impact:
$20,000 from the Municipal Art Fund
Attachments:
2020 Grants to Arts & Culture Guidelines