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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamationr DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 16, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU B.ECT: Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician Agenda Item 3.3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present the Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the Proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: This year's Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month of April is the sixth annual statewide celebration of artists and the essential role they play in our daily lives with critical contributions across a variety of impact areas including health, education, housing, climate, youth development, and the economy. Dublin's presentation of this proclamation reflects the City's support of initiatives and programming that provide the opportunity to create and participate in artistic endeavors. Throughout the year, there are many events in Dublin that showcase local art, and this could not be accomplished without the help of organizations like the Dublin Arts Collective. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. Page 1 of 2 13 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation Page 2 of 2 14 Attachment I A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITYOFDUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month" WHEREAS, this year's Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month of April is the 6th annual statewide celebration first established by the California legislature in 2019; and WHEREAS, arts inspire discovery, lifelong learning, and joy; and WHEREAS, culture creates connections and strengthens community; and WHEREAS, creativity sparks innovation and positive change; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Arts Collective and the City of Dublin work in partnership with the efforts to advance the arts through programs, services and the community -building initiatives such as the High Life Youth Art Exhibit, St. Patrick's Day Festival, Splatter Festival, and Farmers Market; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Arts Collective partners locally with the Alameda County Arts Commission, and City -level arts partnerships, and the arts education initiative CREATE Alameda County, to advance the arts and creativity in our county; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that arts, culture and creativity strengthen student success and lifelong learning, support social and racial equity, and bring joy to our community while inspiring connections; and WHEREAS, this collective work at the local level and throughout the state encourages social justice, uplifts our community, and changes our lives for the better. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2024 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Dublin and encourages everyone to celebrate the power of the arts in our community. DATED: April 16, 2024 L! Mayor Melissa Hernand9 sl Vice Mayor Slie ry Hu Councilme Jean J jy Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilme fiber Kashef Qaadri 15