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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0351 - Resolution Determining Grant Recommendations - Cultural Grants Program - 07_10_2006Resolution No. 2006-RO351 July10, 2006 Item No. 5.22 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and approves on behalf of the City of Lubbock, that Civic Lubbock, Inc., award all of the first period grants for 2006 recommended by the Cultural Arts Grants Review Committee. The letter, dated June 20, 2006, from Civic Lubbock, Inc., requesting approval of the first period grants is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council. Passed by the City Council this 10th day of July , 2006. DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO Director oKivic Services APPROVED AS TO FORM: Linda L. Chamales, Senior Attorney Office Practice Section I LLC:RES- CLI- Cultural Arts Grants 2006 June 21. 2006 Resolution No. 2006-RO351 July10, 2006 Item No. 5.22 June 21, 2006 Mr. Freddy Chavez Civic Services Director Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Lubbock Municipal Auditorium -Coliseum 1501 Mac Davis Lane Lubbock, Texas 79401 Dear Mr. Chavez, The Cultural Arts Grant Review Committee for the City of Lubbock's Cultural Grants Program has determined its recommendations for the first (June 2006) granting cycle. This recommendation was presented to the entire Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors on June 20, 2006 and was approved as recommended. This year's contract provided for $164,523 to be granted over two granting cycles. The Board of Directors elected to absorb all expenses related to administering the program, therefore no administrative expenses will be deducted and the entire allocation will be available for the 2006/2007 Cultural Arts Grant Program. The Cultural Arts Grant Review Committee is comprised of five members, who include three Civic Lubbock, Inc. Directors assigned by Civic Lubbock, Inc. and two members -at -large appointed by the City Council and are as follows: Kay Sanford, CLI Board of Directors and Chair of the Grant Review Committee Dan Bums, CLI Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Grant Review Committee Kerry Sessions, CLI Board of Directors Gail Fargason, Member -at- Large appointed by City Council Ann McDonald, Member -at -Large appointed by City Council In reviewing requests and developing funding recommendations for each application, the Cultural Arts Grants Review Committee followed the guidelines that were approved as part of the April 13, 2006 agreement. A Grant Workshop was held on May 4, 2006 for all organizations wishing to apply for a Cultural Arts Grant. Included among the workshop presenters were representatives from the Lubbock Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Lubbock Hotel Motel Association and the City Attorney's office. Clulc Lubbock Inc • 1501 Mac Dauls Lane • Lubbock, Texas 79401 • 806-775-2242 • Fax 806-775-3240 (§ ] www.clulclubbock.com Mr. Freddy Chavez June 21, 2006 Page 2 Accompanying this document are the results of the Cultural Arts Grant Review Committee meeting held on June 6, 2006. Fourteen (14) applications were received for this first grant (June 2006) funding cycle. All fourteen (14) applications are recommended for full or partial funding. The total amount of funding requested for this grant cycle was $131,002 of which $85,800 is recommended for funding from the City of Lubbock Cultural Arts Grant Program. The amount being recommended is approximately 52% of the Hotel Occupancy Tax allocated for both granting cycles. The Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors requests that the City Council consider approval of the Cultural Arts Grant allocations in the amount of $85,800 as recommended by the Cultural Arts Grant Review Committee and approved by the Civic Lubbock, Inc Board. City of Lubbock/Civic Lubbock, Inc. Cultural Arts Grant Program June 2006 -1st Cycle Grant Recommendations Grant No. Or anization Pro ec Re uest Recommended 0606-001 American Cowboy Culture Assn. National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration $10,000 $10,000 0606-002 American Wind Power Center "History of the American Windmill" Mural Project $50,000 $20,000 0606-003 Ballet Folklorico/Lubbock Centro Aztlan Navidad en el Barrio (Christmas in the Neighborhood) $3,200 $1,100 0606-004 Ballet Lubbock The Nutcracker $8,000 $8,000 0606-005 Buddy How Center Buddy's 70th Birthday Bash $10,452 $8,000 0606-006 Fiestas del Llano Fiestas Patrias $10,000 $10,000 0606-007 Fine Arts Academyof f India, Lubbock Ekaantha Seetha ... A Lonely Furrow $6,000 $4,000 0606-008 Lubbock Arts Alliance 2nd Annual Stubb's Statue Party $7,500 $6,000 0606-009 Lubbock Chorale Messiah by G. F. Handel $1,500 $1,500 0606-010 Lubbock Community Theatre "Cowgirls" $5,650 $3,000 0606-011 Ranching Heritage Assn. 36th Annual Ranch Day "Cattle Trails and Tall Tales" $4,200 $2,200 0606-012 TTU - International Cultural Center Die de los Muertos: Procession and Exhibitions $5,500 $4,000 0606-013 Underwood Center for the Arts First Friday Art Trail $5,000 $5,000 0606-014 West Texas Native American Assn. Exhibit and Pow -Wow $4,000 $3,000 TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED $131,00211 $85,800 TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR 2006 - $164,523 (for both grant cycles) City of Lubbock/Civic Lubbock, Inc. Resolution No. 2006-RO351 Cultural Arts Grant Recommendations July10, 2006 June 2006 -1st Granting Cycle Item No. 5.22 0606-001 American Cowboy Culture Association National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration Amount Requested: $10,000 Amount Recommended: $10,000 The American Cowboy Culture Association requested $10,000 to assist with bringing 150-200 performers and participants (poets, musicians, storytellers, panelists, and cooks) for the 18s' Annual National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration on September 7-10, 2006. Attendance is projected at 20,000-25,000. Project has a national and international draw. Committee Comments: • Good history of bringing tourists to Lubbock and generating room nights • Unique event that has been successful for many years • Good potential to cross promote with other events (Pow -Wow and "Cowgirls" production); added value for visitors • Suggest consideration of co-op advertising with the Convention Bureau to grow tourism aspect even more 0606-002 American Wind Power Center "The History of the American Windmill" Public Art Mural Amount Requested: $50,000 Amount Recommended: $20,000 The American Wind Power Center requested $50,000 for artist fees and supplies relating to the creation of a 6,000 square foot public art mural to be placed in the patio area of the facility. The mural will focus on the history of the American windmill with four (4) different artistic scenes. Committee Comments: • Complimentary project to the current exhibits at the Museum — will be a great new addition to the facility • New visual art component will help in marketing the attraction to visitors; something new to experience • Fans of the artists will want to visit the mural, which would have additional tourism impact • Could help entice other events, such as the International Windmillers Trade Fair • Liked the idea of marketing the installation process through the media • Good marketing plan for outside the region • Recommend that they cross -promote with the National Cowboy Symposium 0606-003 Ballet Folklorico/Lubbock Centro Aztlan Navidad en el Barrio (Christmas in the Neighborhood) Amount Requested: $3,200 Amount Recommended: $1,100 Ballet Folklorico/Lubbock Centro Aztlan requested $3,200 for the production of "The Wondrous Santa Suit" that will be performed on December 8 and 9, 2006 at the Firehouse Theatre at the Underwood Center for the Arts. Committee Comments: • Nice multi -cultural component • Limited tourism impact based on 2005 project • Cultural Arts Grant Funds approved must be used for promotion/publicity only • Strongly suggest partnering with the Mall or Hotel to help market a weekend package to encourage tourism 0606-004 Ballet Lubbock "The Nutcracker" Amount Requested: $8,000 Amount Recommended: $8,000 Ballet Lubbock requested $8,000 for the production of "The Nutcracker", which will be performed in December 2006 for four performances. Funds requested will be used in hiring professional guest artists including principal dancers, the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and its conductor for the production. Committee Comments: • Application indicates a plan to increase advertising outside the region • Tracking methods have been put into place over the last few years to determine out of town attendees • Applicant plans to partner with at least one area hotel • Historical room nights generated is growing • Clearly defined details provided on budgeted revenues/expenditures 0606-005 Buddy Holtz Center Buddy's 70' Birthday Bash Amount Requested: $10,452 Amount Recommended: $ 8,000 The Buddy Holly Center requested $10,452 to help fund costs associated with hosting this 3-day event, September 7-9, 2006, to honor the legacy of Buddy Holly on the anniversary of, what would have been, his 70`e Birthday and the era of 50's music. Last year, Buddy's Birthday Celebration drew over 1,000 attendees, including international visitors. Since its inception in 1999, the Buddy Holly Center has put on events to honor Buddy Holly during the time of his birthday, September 7`h and on "The Day the Music Died", February 3` . This event would be cross -promoted with the Clovis Music Festival as it was last year. Committee Comments: • Application indicates a good plan for advertising outside the region; recommend promoting the event internationally as well • Cross -promotion opportunity with the Clovis Music Festival is interesting, however, Lubbock may lose room nights to Clovis because of the night events taking place in Clovis • Funding recommendation is pending the approval by Maria Elena Holly 0606-006 Fiestas del Llano Fiestas Patrias Festival Amount Requested: $10,000 Amount Recommended: $10,000 Fiestas del Llano requested $10,000 for expenses associated with entertainment (music and dance) performed by local and national artists at the Fiestas Patrias Festival that will be held on September 15-17, 2006 at the Civic Center. This event provides the opportunity to experience the culture and participate in an authentic Mexican holiday and includes musical performances by local and nationally recognized artists, traditional Mexican cuisine, a parade and a carnival Committee Comments: • CVB indicated they will be providing housing forms for attendees to fill out at the gate • CVB indicated that event has a large regional impact and some outside the region; most likely more room nights are generated than are trackable • Recommend getting the media more involved; i.e, live newscasts • Great cross -promotional opportunities with the Lubbock Music Festival that same weekend 0606-007 Fine Arts Academy of India "Ekaantha Seetha ... A Lonely Furrow" Amount Requested: $6,000 Amount Recommended: $4,000 The Fine Arts Academy of India requested $6,000 to assist with the presentation of "Ekaantha Seetha", a dance drama in classical dance styles of India, produced by Cleveland Cultural Alliance and performed by a group of sixteen dancers, most of them visiting from India. The event will take place on November 10, 2006 at the Civic Center Theater. This will be the 15`h program presented by the Fine Arts Academy of India since its inception in 2001. Committee Comments: • Different and unique project that showcases the culture and art of dance • Recommend marketing to a broader audience • Be sure to register this event with the Convention Bureau • Since event is one performance, strongly encourage partnering with another event to encourage overnight stays 0606-008 Lubbock Arts Alliance 2"d Annual Stubbs Statue Party Amount Requested: $7,500 Amount Recommended: $6,000 The Lubbock Arts Alliance requested $7,500 for the 2"d Annual Stubbs Statue Party that is planning to be held in conjunction with the 2006 Lubbock Music Festival in September of 2006. The funds requested will be used to assist in hiring musicians and entertainment as well as promotion and publicity. The featured performer will be Joe Ely. Committee Comments: • Good fit with the Lubbock Music Festival • Solidify cross promotion and inclusion with the Lubbock Music Festival 0606-009 Lubbock Chorale "Messiah" by G. F. Handel Amount Requested: $1,500 Amount Recommended: $1,500 The Lubbock Chorale requested $1,500 to cover promotion and publicity costs for the presentation of "Messiah" by G. F. Handel at the Civic Center Theater on December 9, 2006. Handel's "Messiah" is considered by many scholars to be the greatest chorale work of western music literature. Attendance increased in 2005 by more than 50% over the 2004 performance. Committee Comments: • Good that the Cultural Arts Grant dollars are to be used for promotion outside the area • Application indicates a good marketing plan outside the area and inclusion of a program survey to track room nights generated • Since event is one performance, strongly encourage partnering with the Mall or another event to encourage overnight stays 0606-010 Lubbock Community Theatre "Cowgirls" Amount Requested: $5,650 Amount Recommended: $3,000 The Lubbock Community Theatre requested $5,650 to assist with professional services, facility costs and royalty fees for nine (9) performances of the musical "Cowgirls" to be performed over three (3) weekends in September of 2006 at the Firehouse Theatre at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. Opening weekend will run in conjunction with National Cowboy Symposium. Committee Comments: • Great cross -promotion opportunity with Cowboy Symposium • Use Cultural Arts Grant dollars to pay for royalties for production and professional services 0606-011 Ranching Heritage Association 361° Annual Ranch Day — "Cattle Trails and Tall Tales" Amount Requested: $4,200 Amount Recommended: $2,200 The Ranching Heritage Association requested $4,200 for the 36s' Annual Ranch Day scheduled for October 21, 2006 at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Ranch Day preserves the history of ranching through music, dance, exhibitions and interpretation. Activities, exhibits and demonstrations will include instrumental and vocal music, dance, poetry, historic preservation of ranch architecture, and exhibitions of photography and art. Committee Comments: • Event starting in the morning encourages overnight stay on Friday to take advantage of all of the activities scheduled • Might be advantageous to look at partnering with another event to encourage more overnight stays • Great event that provides a unique visitor experience and a strong educational component on the music, art and architecture of the American West • Amount recommended was to stay within the 1:1 match requirement 0606-012 TTU: International Cultural Center Dia de los Muertos: Procession and Exhibitions Amount Requested: $5,500 Amount Recommended: $4,000 Texas Tech University's International Cultural Center requested $5,500 to assist with funding of the annual "Dia de los Muertos" Procession and month -long exhibition. The Procession, which will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006, will feature educational activities, music, dance, cultural programs, art exhibits and various ofrendas (offerings) at four sites. There will also be month -long exhibits. Committee Comments: • Multi -faceted event • Draws very diverse attendees • Excellent collaboration as event incorporates other venues • Month long exhibit creates potential for promoting outside region and generating tourism • Application indicates good plan for marketing outside the region 0606-013 Underwood Center for the Arts First Friday Art Trail Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000 The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts requested $5,000 to assist with advertising in Travel Host Magazine, flyer advertising for area hotels, and a portion of the trolley rental fees for the First Friday Art Trail. This event is held monthly and provides an evening of arts and entertainment from September 2006 through August 2007. Committee Comments: • Strong artistic component • Event has grown significantly since its inception in 2004 • Majority of funds are going for promotion of the event in regional hotels and visitors centers 0606-014 West Texas Native American Association Exhibit and Pow -Wow 2006 Amount Requested: $4,000 Amount Recommended: $3,000 The West Texas Native Association requested $4,000 to fund an American Indian gathering, which will be held September 7-10, 2006 and feature Native American music, dancing and art and food. Though separate, this event will be held in conjunction with the National Cowboy Symposium and in the park area just north of the Civic Center. Committee Comments: • Good multi -cultural aspect; good tie-in with Cowboy Symposium • Recommend they contact the Bureau individually to get this project listed separately on the calendar in order to cross -promote with the Symposium • Should they ever outgrow the current location, a historical Indian site might be a good location to consider • Strongly support the registering of the Pow -Wow as soon as possible on the various websites that list/advertise the Pow-Wow's held across the country