Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2023 08 17

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Cityo f Louisville Cultural Council Citv of Louisville Art Program Grant Evaluation Congratulations on receiving a Louisville Art Grant! We appreciate your efforts in advocating for and supporting greater diversity of the artistic experiences within the Louisville community. Within 60 days of the completion of your event, please provide written answers to the following questions. We appreciate a candid assessment of your event, the impact upon the Louisville community, and how you assess your overall community reach. Name of Organization or Artist: Grace Gee Enterprises Collaborative Partners (if applicable): none Title of Event/Program: Bubbling Up Amount of Art Grant Award: $1500 Program Goal(s): 1. Fostering Empowering Narratives: create a nurturing environment for individuals of color to share their stories of racial injustice, empowering them to reclaim their voices and experiences. 2. Promote Cultural Understanding: cultivate awareness and empathy within the white community by shedding light on the lived experiences of people of color in North America, foster a more compassionate and inclusive society. 3. Sparking Meaningful Dialogue: facilitate constructive conversations about race that transcend boundaries, encouraging open exchanges among all people in the community. Please describe the impact your event had on the community: Numbers of individuals reached: 45,430 How did you attract your target audience? The target audience was successfully reached through a comprehensive outreach strategy, including leveraging the power of social media, magazine feature stories, city website and communications, tapping into personal networks, collaborating with EDI-focused community groups, spreading through positive word of mouth and engaging with the diverse library patronage. Did the activity generate any unexpected outcomes or impacts? The revelation that individuals initially believed they lacked personal stories or experiences of discrimination, only to discover them showcased on the wall, was truly unexpected. Remarkably, many teenagers were unaware that what they perceived as uncomfortable comments are microaggressions and are in fact, part of the broader spectrum of racial injustice. This highlights the importance of fostering greater awareness and education to help people recognize and address issues of racial discrimination more effectively. Was your organization able to achieve your program goals? If yes, how? If not, what improvements can be made for future programs/events? • Yes, by running events in spaces that people are already engaging in a conversation about race, healing and healthy. Libraries are among the most equitable, accessible, and inclusive