HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Spring 2011-12 Qrtly RptAGENDA STATEMENT
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: August 9, 2012
SUBJECT: Spring 2012 Quarterly Report
Prepared by Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Cultural Arts Classes Registration Report -Spring 2012
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Heritage and Cultural Arts Division strives to develop quality
programs that strengthen community image, preserve the City's heritage, provide cultural experiences
and encourage appreciation of the arts. This is accomplished by providing diverse cultural program
offerings for youth and adults in the disciplines of music; dance; fine arts; and visual and performing arts.
Following is a summary of programs conducted during spring 2012.
CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES
Cultural Arts classes are intended to serve customers of all ages and cover a wide range of activities.
The classes offered provide opportunities for participants to attempt new experiences, refine current
artistic and performance skills, and provide a social setting for meeting new people and sharing cultural
arts experiences with friends and family members. Classes are taught by contracted specialty instructors.
Most classes are taught in eight-week sessions but some are more or less than eight weeks and other
classes are offered as one-time workshops.
A total of 250 participants registered for Cultural Classes during spring 2012. As with the past two
quarters the highest enrollment .this spring was in the Young Rembrandts Cartooning and Kindermusik
programs. The ballet class series were also highly popular and well received this quarter. There were a
high number of culinary arts classes offered for adults that did not meet.the minimum enrollment
numbers. In the winter quarter several of the dance classes were not offered due to instructor personal
scheduling conflicts. Unfortunately, that hiatus may have impacted customer loyalty as three of the spring
classes offered by the returning instructor were cancelled due to low enrollment.
Avg. Registration per Class 8.9 9.3 9.9
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Non Resident 53 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Registration 250 252 208 323 338
Classes Held 28 27 21 34 29
HERITAGE PROGRAMS
Tours
The Heritage Park and Museums hosted 16 school tours and two community group tours for the
Daughters of the Revolution and Byron Retirement Center in the spring quarter (April through June), for a
total of 624 visitors to the site. There were also 375 walk-ins during regular business hours.
Exhibits
On April 29, the exhibit "We Can Build, We Can Fight: The U.S. Navy Seabees in WWII Dublin"
opened in Murray Schoolhouse. The exhibit features historical documents, photographs and artifacts
from the recently acquired Camp Parks Collection as well as first person narratives demonstrating who
the Seabees were, why their motto was "Can do!" and what they did while on base in Dublin.
The Seabees Exhibit received 1,802 visitors to date. Of that number, 375 were walk-in guests who
visited the exhibit during regular museum hours; 883 were participants in the school tours program; 150
attended the opening; and 394 toured the exhibit during events that were sited at Heritage Park. This
exhibit was originally scheduled to close July 21, 2012, however that date has been extended to
September 1, 2012 due to its popularity with the community.
Events
The May Fair was held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Heritage Park. The event evoked a Parisian theme
with an elegant array of food fare featuring crepes, galettes, and box lunches for purchase. The Le Hot
Jazz trio performing French Gypsy Jazz also added to the ambience. Other activities included craft and
jewelry booths, tractor/wagon rides, and Maypole dancing. The event was attended by approximately
500 guests.
The Heritage Park and Museums also played host to the 2"d Annual Dublin Community Car Show, which
was coordinated by Staff with assistance from the Youth Advisory Committee, Senior Center Advisory
Committee and the Dublin Senior Foundation. Over 100 cars entered the show and attendance
exceeded 500. The museums were open during the event, which exposed many new people to the
City's heritage programs.
Facility Rentals
As of May 1, 2012, the Sunday School Barn became available for private rentals. In the first two months
of availability, there were seven rentals at the barn. There were also 4 rentals at St. Raymond Church.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
receive the report from Staff.
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CULTURAL ART ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION -
SPRING 2012
ACTIVITY DUBLIN
RESIDENTS NON-
RESIDENTS TOTAL
REGISTRATION
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Adult Tap I 4 3 7
Beginning Ballet I 12 0 12
Beginning Irish Dance 9 5 14
Ceramic for Starters 4 0 4
Creative Writing Short Story 2 0 2
Flashy Fish Ceramics Class 8 2 10
Give me a C for Cheerleading 3 0 3
Gotta Sing I Performance Coaching 2 4 6
Gotta Sing II Vocal Performance 3 0 3
Guitar and Bass I 5 1 6
Guitar and Bass II 4 0 4
Hansel & Gretel The Untold Story 10 3 13
Hip Hop for Children 9 2 11
Hip Hop for Tweens 5 0 5
Hula for Children 2 0 Z
Hula Dance for Teens & Adults 3 0 3
Intermediate Irish Dance 3 4 7
Irish Dance-Teens/Adults 1 5 6
Kindermusik ABC Music & Me 17 5 22
Kindermusik ABC Music & Me; Jazz Kitchen 5 4 9
Kindermusik ABC Music & Me with Siblings 4 4 8
Kindermusik Village for Babies Cock a Doodle Moo 9 2 11
Little Hands Art Class 9 2 11
Pee Wee Art Time 10 0 10
Preballet 11 1 12
Preballet I & Tap 22 0 22
Young Rembrandts Cartooning Class 15 1 16
Young Rembrandts Elementary School Drawing 6 _ 5_ _ 11
TOTAL REGISTRATION 197 53 250
Courses Held: 28
Courses Cancelled 26
Avg. Registration/Class 9
Cancellation Rate 48%
Total Revenue $25,838.88
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