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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-23 11-162 ORDERItem No 162 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.) Department Head Manager's Comments: 'Kul �9 �� 0"p PuoJ«R_� City Manager Associated IMormetimr: Budget Approval: � nan'l5 m Director Legal Approval: city Solicitor Introduced for Z Passage First Reading Page _ of _ _ Referral l 34� Dit AssignedbCOunailor - Nevtav Hay 23. 2011 RCITY OF BANGOR ullt (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. M CITY WMCIL Wy 23, 2011 PP o CI &44WL z II -162 09DLS� (TIR ESI AveN1v¢ LYav[ ip Ppe£Op Bi9¢pi £Oi 22.00o to F Pet6et^^e• Nl&t Ban¢ov