From
Amy Sprinkles
Title
Contract with the Grand Prairie Arts Council for promotion and facilitation of arts in the community in exchange for $69,000
Presenter
Amy Sprinkles, Marketing/Library Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City Council has approved a $69,000 budget for the Arts Council from the city’s FY 2014/2015 Proposed Hotel Motel (HTMT) Fund as allowed under state law. Arts Council events attract more than 20,000 patrons a year and benefit arts and culture in Grand Prairie. Prior to receiving the HTMT funds, the Arts Council and city must enter into a contract outlining the use and terms of the budget. This is the same contract we’ve entered into for the past several years. Arts Council plans for 2014/2015 include:
§ Black Box productions in August
§ Four community theatre productions
§ Annual Broadway-Style Summer Musical production
§ Children’s camps including art, dance, music, film and theater
§ Month-long outdoor concert series
§ Adult Juried Art Exhibition and Sale
§ Various student art shows, in conjunction with the GPISD, throughout the year
§ Celebration of Black History Month at the Grand Prairie Libraries
§ Ongoing support for local Arts organizations
§ An annual Awards Reception - The Shining Star, Ruthe Awards
§ Scholarship program for local graduating seniors and fine arts students
The city’s contribution represents less than a third of the Arts Council’s total budget, with the balance of the budget being raised through membership dues, admissions to shows, grants and in-kind services.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the FY 2014/2015 Proposed Hotel Motel Tax Fund Budget 172010-61735.