Title:
Arts & Culture Moment - Beyond the Classroom - The Power of Arts Education Grants
Action:
ACTION:
Receive a presentation on the impact of the Mecklenburg County-funded Arts Education Grant
Staff Contact: Kristine M. Smith, Clerk to the Board
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
On January 5, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved the addition of an agenda topic to the second Regular meeting of the month entitled Public Art Moment in partnership with ASC. The purpose of this item was to raise public awareness and appreciation for the Mecklenburg County tax dollars that are spent on enriching lives through support of public art. On June 3, 2025 the Board approved 1) a name change from "Public Art Moment" to "Arts & Culture Moment" and 2) Expanding content to include, among other things, community supported arts and science cultural programming and cultural educational programs for school.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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