2023-05-02 CC Agenda Packet - PRESENTATION - ITEM E11 - ACC Budget Proposal Initiatives FY 2023-2024Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
FY 2022-2023 Updates and
Initiatives for FY 2023-2024 Budget
Public Art on Site 2022-2023
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 4 and 5
Cash Distributions to CDP Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Kite Pharma: $28,000
FY 2022-2023 Initiative Updates
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Poet Laureate ($8,000)
• Hope Anita Smith successfully led community poetry writing workshops for adults and teens,
• Created an adult public poetry reading event at Old Town Music Hall.
• Established two public reading events for Mother's Day (ESMoA) and Father's Day (Fire Station 1)
Operating Fund ($10,000)
• Physical supplies supporting approved art and cultural programs (art supplies, framing, matting, exhibition
preparation supplies, etc.).
• Establish collections management policies and practices.
• Develop a digital archive of art collection and cultural programs (database, archiving digital assets, etc.
Festival of Holidays ($49,000)
• Celebrated the annual Christmas Tree lighting with other winter holidays (Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Nochebuena,
and Omisoka) on Main Street.
• Engaged 2000+ community members through diverse cultural entertainment and food.
Visual Artists in Community Program Fund ($35,000)
• 4 visual artists were selected to represent El Segundo
• Creating 2 murals, 1 light post banners, and 1 portrait series of high school students
• Establishing the City's permanent art collection, making El Segundo a cultural placemaking destination
FY 2022-2023 Initiative Updates
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Arts and Culture Community Engagement Fund ($35,000)
• Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and Women of the West concerts at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center
• Shelley Morningson & Fabian Fontenelle performed to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month.
• Established over 10 temporary art exhbitions, workshops, and speaker events.
El Segundo Art Walk 2022 ($58,000)
• Participation exceeded expectations including 31 businesses, 48 artists, 9 musical acts, and a large 109'
mural (artist Andrew Hew).
• Augmented reality installation activated City Hall Plaza.
• Kick -Off event was partnered with ESMoA with free community music concert on Friday, August 25, 2021
FY 2023-2024 Initiative Recommendations
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Fiscal Impact for 2023-2024
• The Arts and Culture Advisory's Committee's recommendations for FY 2023-
2024 total $326,000.
• Expected fund balance for 2023-2024 is $538,088.
ACC Proposed Initiatives for 2023-2024
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 3, 4 and 5
Renewal of p rov+ d 2 22-2 23 Initiatives for FY 2023-2024
1. Operating Fund
2.Festivol of Holidays 2023
3. Visual Artists in Community Fund
4.Arts and Culture Community Engagement Fund
5. El Segundo Art Walk 2023
Staff Salary Allocation
6. Cultural Arts Coordinator
New Initiative for FY 2023-2024
7. Literary Arts Fund
ACC Proposed Initiatives for 2023-2024
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Operating Fund ($10,000)
• Physical supplies supporting approved art and cultural programs (art supplies, framing, matting, exhibition
preparation supplies, etc.).
• Establish collections management policies and practices.
• Develop a digital archive of art collection and cultural programs (database, archiving digital assets, etc.
Literary Arts ($10,000)
• Establish the City's 2nd Poet Laureate
• Develop programs to foster appreciation and promote the literary arts
• Educate and enrich the community with literary writing workshops and public poetry reading events
Festival of Holidays ($25,000)
• Celebrate other winter holidays (Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Nochebuena, and Omisoka),
• Engaged 2000+ community members through diverse cultural entertainment and food.
• Foster diversity, equity and inclusion.
Visual Artists in Community Program Fund ($25,000)
• 4 visual artists selected to represent El Segundo
• Beautify the City's environment and enrich the experiences of the residents and visitors
• Establish the City's permanent art collection, making El Segundo a cultural placemaking destination
ACC Proposed Initiatives for 2023-2024
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Arts and Culture Community Engagement Fund ($25,000)
• Offer temporary, cultural and music performances, theatrical arts, and visiting speaker series
• Activate City -owned locations such as City Hall Plaza, Library Park, Farmers Market as well as private non -profits
such as Old Town Music Hall, ESMoA, Main and Richmond Streets eateries, etc.
El Segundo Art Walk 2023 ($71,000)
• Focus on the arts by local residents and neighboring talents
• Promote economic growth and tourism
ACC Contributions to Capital Improvement
Projects for 2023-2024
1. Downtown Beautification Project: $40,000
(Artistic Light Project - north end of Main Street)
Operating Account Fund 2023
Recommended by City's CFO
Estimated cost: $10,000 to be transferred into already established subaccount
within the Cultural Development Fund, as recommended by the City's CFO.
Timeframe: July 2023 to June 2024
Types of Art Services Needed:
• Physical supplies supporting approved art and cultural prog-ams (art
supplies, framing, matting, exhibition preparation supplies, paints, etc.
• Col ection management such as documentation, record keeoing,
ma ntenance and conservation/restoration
• Marketing/promotion of art and cultural programs (printing expenses,
purchased advertisements, etc.)
Festival of HoNdays 2023
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celebrates winter cultural holidays through food, uTuusi , crafts, performance
and heads -ors workshops.
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would include food booths, craft booths, lighting, and stage.
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and drnnl s, representative f the highlighted cultures,
Music and Dance. A mobile stage will be used for both professional and
local erforu�uing groups,
Timefrasue: December 2023
Visual Artists in Community Program
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goal 1, 4 and 5
The Visual Artists in Community establishes a visual arts program where four visua
artists are selected to represent El Segundo each year. One visual artist per
quarter will engage with the community, similar to the Poet Laureate program
Outcomes:
Public art - murals, light post art banners, and public artworks
• Hard art made in artists' studios, 2-dimensional pieces such as paintings,
drawings, photography, printmaking, collage
Benefits:
• Community engagement workshops for all ages
• Develop City's permanent art collection, adding value and creating an art
portfolio for the City
• Each selected artist donates one artwork (public mural or hard art) to the City
at the end of their term (4 acquisitions per year)
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Beautify the City's environment and enrich the experience of residents,
businesses and visitors
Establish El Segundo as a cultural placemaking destination that encourages
tourism and increases revenue for local businesses
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Cost: $25,000.
��°'Timeframe:july 2023 tojune 2024
Arts and Culture
Community Engagement Fund
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A fund to implement short-term art and cultural experiences that involve
community engagement and participation. The programs will be vetted by City
staff and approved by Community Services Director and City Manager.
Types of Art and Cultural Experiences
Music performances, cultural performing arts, theatrical arts, visiting speaker
series (Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, Women of the West, Dr.
Valery Lanyi holocaust survivor talk), visionaries, artists, designers, etc.)
Other short-term arts and cultural initiatives that may arise
Benefits to El Segundo
" Encourage community participation and engagement for people of all ages
■°°"'� �'' Activa-e City -owned locations such as City Hall Plaza, Library Park, Farmers
Market, and private businesses such as Old Town Music Hall, Main and
Richmond Stree eateries
Educate and enrich the lives of residents and visitors
Cost: $25,000
Timeframe: July 2023 to June 2024
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opportunities for artists, galleries, and businesses in El Segundo.
r l� 5 . Ell Segundo Art Walk: Requesting $41,000
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Literary Arts Fund
Supporting the City's Strategic Plan Goal 1
The Literary Arts Fund is used to establish the City's new Poet Laureate who acts as a
visible advocate of poetry, language and the arts while actively inspiring and promoting
civic pride. Related literary programs will be established.
Engage the community.
• Explore the City and get to know community members
• Read original writing aloud at city-wide public events
• Lead writing workshops for community members (at ESPL, Park Vista, Joslyn
Center, ESMoA, etc.)
Inspire the community.
Work with City staff and ACC to prepare media communications that
encourage interest and excitement about poetry, literacy, literary events,
and related subjects
Celebrate the City.
• Write at least one commemorative poem about El Segundo
• Partner with the Library and History Committee to tell our story
Cost for 2023-2024: $ 10,000
Timeframe:luly 2023 -June 2024