Cultural Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 09 18

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• Bowery Trio could not fulfill their art grant proposal that we awarded-. A workshop for young people. They needed $7000 to do this and they fell short on what they needed with the boulder community project. They are asking what we can do? • Iris asked Allison if they can submit a new proposal. They proposed a single concert at the Art Center. • JR likes the idea of having them perform but not to pay $2000. An hour long performance for $1000. Open up for discussion: • We could ask to get all the money back since they didn't fulfill their proposal. • Iris: It's within our budget. What is the process work if they return the money? The $1000 that haven't been paid we can use to other programs. We can ask to see if they can tailor it towards children. Board advises Iris to do 2 performances and one is tailored for children. Fair to ask for at least 2 performances. • If they do not accept, we can ask for the money back. Will it go in our budget? 7. Review of Summer Events so far • May thru August- What went well and what we can improve on? • Summary: 13 events O 5 summer concerts. All the events were very well attended except for 1 outlier. o Most of the events have been a big success so far. We still have labor day left o John appreciates us helping out during the summer series. A lot of our events were family friendly. Didn't activate the new spaces except for our regular locations. o New potential spaces? e.g Smaller parks, McCaslin side. (1) My Nature Lab event- In May. It was well attended but could have used 2 more families and it was a great atmosphere. • Would like to have more purely kid focused events. • Come toward the end if they just want to explore? (2) Celebrate Trans- Concerned about initially but it was welll attended. An event like this does not get to full attendance. Having an event like this that is more conversational would be very helpful for the audience. (3) Block Party- Best attended. Had food trucks, arcade truck, etc. this could be a staple event for Louisville! It attracts so many people so it is worth it. Cultural Caravan agreed to get us have full control and it will make it easier for planning. The fire chief, John Wilson, opened up the fire department. Kids can check out the fire trucks.