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Date: 5-23-2011
Item/Subject: ORDER, Awarding Gam to Puslon:Bangor for $2,000 be Fund PeduKocha Night
Bangor
Responsible Department: Community B. Economic Development
Commentary:
The Commission on Cultural Dewepment's mission is to. promote the development of Bangor as
a regional arts center that nurtures the artistic and cultural expression of its diverse peoples. The
Commission has been authorized by the City Council to review applications to the City for forming from
arts and cultural organizations and to recommend a course of action to the City Council for their review
and consideration.
Fusion:Bangor and partners submitted an application for $2,000 to fund establishment of a
Pechal(ucha Night In Bangor. PechaK cha b a presentation evem for creative people to showcase their
work, accomplishments and Ideas to the community. Pechal ucha Night started In 20031n Japan and
has spread to 400 tides around the world. The 20x20 PechaKucha format allows each presenter to
narrate a sideshow of 20 images, each shown her 20 seconds. Each event has &10 presenters
representing a wide array of creative disciplines.
The ever¢ is based on strong collaborators and a solid business model. R will bring a large
group of presenters and audience members to Downtown Bangor four times each year and benefit the
Downtown economy.
The Commission noted that Me appllation was extremely thorough and well written. The most
notable strengths of this program are its appeal to young people and solid business model. Additionally
the collaborations are very strong and partners represent all aspects of the community. The Commission
for Cultural Development recommends that the City Council approve a grant of $2,0)0.
(NOTE: The Commission on Obl[ual Dmebpm m: did not re Live an appropriation for F 2011. The funds
available are a carryover of $57,950 from F 2010. The Commission will hart $22,950 remaining available, R this
grambapproved.)
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(TITLE.) ORDER, Awarding Grant to Fusion:Bargor for $2,000 W Fund Pecha ocha Night
Bangor
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Developments mission is to promote the
development of Bangor as a regional arts center that nurtures the artistic and
cultural expression of its diverse peoples; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized to review grant applications from arts and culW21
organizations and recommend a course of action to the City Council for their
review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, Fusion:Bangor, on behalf of a collaborative partnership, has submitted an
application for $2,000 t0 fund establishment of PecMKuoha Night in Bangor; and
WHEREAS, PechaKucha Night Bangor will provide an opportunity for Mauve express rn
across many fields; and
WHEREAS, PechaKucha Night Bangor will bung a diverse large group of performers and
audience members downtown on a quarterly basis; and
WHEREAS, the Commission noted in its review process that the project met funding criteria
for a "small grant', the application was complete, and no material weaknesses
were noted In either the project description or the application; and
WHEREAS, the Commission d sol that model;
this application include its appeal to
young people and solid business model; antl
WHEREAS, colaborations are extremely strong and programs will be aaessible m the
community at large:
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
$2,000 be granted to Fusion: Bangor on behalf of PechaKucha Night Bangor from the Cultural
appropriation.
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