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07/27/202020-230
07/27/2020
20-230
Community & Economic Development
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Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 to Penobscot Theatre Company for the
Northern Writes Junior New Play Festival
The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development has recommended a grant of $3,336 to
Penobscot Theatre for their Northern Writes Junior New Play Festival, a playwriting competition open
to children ages 4-18, providing them with an outlet to process life during the pandemic. In the
event that live performances of the works are not possible, Penobscot Theatre Company will develop
virtual content. Funding will support artist/contractor fees, marketing, scholarships, and production
costs.
Support of this cultural project addresses the City Goals of:
- Improve economic vitality of the City and promote job growth, economic development, cultural
opportunities, and housing opportunities to support job growth and expansion and growth of tax
base.
- Developing a vibrant and accessible waterfront, downtown, and entertainment area to support
arts, culture, and entertainment in Bangor and throughout the region.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval at the Business and Economic Development
Committee meeting on July 20, 2020.
Business & Economic Development Committee
07/20/2020
Recommend for passage
40
Consent
07/27/202020-230
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
07/27/2020
20-230
Tremble
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 to Penobscot Theatre Company for the
Northern Writes Junior New Play Festival
WHEREAS, the City Council has made an appropriation of funds to support arts and cultural organizations;
has established a Commission on Cultural Development; and has assigned the Commission the responsibility
of reviewing grant applications from arts and cultural organizations, and to make recommendations for grant
funding to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Penobscot Theatre Company submitted an application for funds to support their production of the
Northern Writes Junior New Play Festival, a playwriting competition open to children ages 4-18, providing
them with an outlet to process life during the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development recommends the approval of the request due to the
merits of the project and the benefits to the community; and
WHEREAS, the grant application was complete, well organized, and met funding criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development and the Business and Economic Development
Committee voted to recommend to the City Council approval of a grant in the amount of $3,336:
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
A Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 is hereby authorized to Penobscot Theatre Company
in support of the Northern Writes Junior New Play Festival.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 27,2020
CO 20-230
Motion made and seconded for Passage of Consent Agenda
Vote: 9—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica,Tremble, Davitt
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
CITY'CLERK