City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: APRIL 4, 2018
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of Grant Application to the Bloomberg Philanthropies for their Public Art Challenge Grant for the City of Alexandria Office of the Arts.
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ISSUE: Consideration of Grant Application to the Bloomberg Philanthropies for their Public Art Challenge Grant for the City of Alexandria Office of the Arts.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Authorize the submission of a grant application of up to $500,000 to the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: The Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant supports "innovative temporary public art projects that enhance the vibrancy of cities". Cities with populations over 30,000 are eligible to apply.
The selection criteria includes:
? Innovative public art project
? Potential for positive impact on the host city
? Proof of clear, specific partnership between local governments and artists and/or arts organizations
? Commitment to evaluating outcomes
? Evidence of technical feasibility of the project idea and its implementation
? Appropriate budget and capacity to leverage other sources of support
? Strong marketing and audience engagement strategies
The 2018 Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant is the second time the grant has been announced. The first grant in 2014 was highly competitive with over 230 applications being submitted from across the country and four projects being awarded grants. Proposed projects will be evaluated on their ability to generate public-private collaborations, celebrate creativity and urban identity, and strengthen local economies. The Public Art Challenge Grant does not re...
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