Title:
Arts & Science Council: Culture Block Grants & Studio 345
Summary
ACTION:
Receive presentation from Robert Bush, President of the Arts & Science Council, highlighting the Culture Block Grants and Studio 345, to include a brief video prior to the presentation that features art and culture related programming that has occurred throughout Mecklenburg County
Staff Contact: Michael A. Bryant, Management & Budget Director
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
As part of the FY2017 Adopted Budget, the Board approved $500,000 in funding to support the Culture Block Grants and $350,000 to support Studio 345. The Arts & Science Council (ASC) serves as the designated "Office of Cultural Resources” for the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and six suburban towns by providing advocacy, cultural education programs, cultural planning, fundraising, grant making, public art and workshops and training for the cultural community. The ASC works to ensure Culture For All by combining resources from local and state government with those of the private sector to maximize community impact throughout the cultural sector.
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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