2016 PROPOSED BUDGET: CULTURAL COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2015 KASS HOLDEMAN COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Oct. 20, 2015 Proposed Budget Discussion 2 BARS Numbers for Cultural Commission Cultural Commission: 2016 Proposal  Budget Considerations Made Increase.6 FTE to 1 FTE Expand community relationships Improve workflow efficiency and quality with new technology and training Evaluate current programs for cost + time/benefit

Oct. 20, 2015 Proposed Budget Discussion 3 What our Community Expects & Currently Receives Cultural Commission: 2016 Proposal  A variety of Cultural Experiences to meet as wide an audience as possible  Support of Community Events for all ages  Promotion of Music, Performance Art, Visual Art, and Heritage.  Support Arts Education  Public Art management  Assist other organizations  Bring organizations together  Bring potential customers to local businesses

Summary Contract Employee 9 Programs 24 Event Days Total Attendance: 3,800 Cultural Commission Notable Service Comparison (5 year) FTE’s (+ 80%) 10 Programs 37 Event Days Total Attendance: 4,800 (2015) Oct. 20, 2015 Proposed Budget Discussion

5 Cultural Commission: 2015 Accomplishments Cultural Commission: 2016 Proposal  Three new Commissioners  Added Beer & Wine Garden and food trucks to SummerStage  Expanded partnerships with other community organizations  Increased attendance for most programs.  Received and reviewed bids on sound services  Increased social media presence  Public Art Policy passed by Council  Increased visibility with 4Culture  New grant opportunities

Oct. 20, 2015 Proposed Budget Discussion 6 Cultural Commission: 2016 Programs Cultural Commission: 2016 Proposal  Teen Program  Winter Concert  Speakers  SummerStage  Art & Wine Walk  Heritage Festival  Possible Plein Air Paint Out  Monthly Irish Music Sessions at DVC  Monthly Poetry at Duvall Library  Continued Support of Cherry Valley and Stillwater Elementary arts days  Continued Support of Cascade Community Theatre

Oct. 20, 2015 Proposed Budget Discussion 7 Cultural Commission: 2016 Public Art Cultural Commission: 2016 Proposal Create Public Art Guide First Avenue Retaining Wall (developer funded) Establish Municipal Art Fund (staff only) Explore percent for art ordinance Update Special Event Permit Policy (staff only)

Oct. 20, 2015 Proposed Budget Discussion 8 Cultural Commission Proposal: Looking Ahead Cultural Commission: 2016 Proposal  Research and implement Washington Main St. program and other funding sources  Continue to find new ways to brand and promote Duvall  Fundraising for new stage