HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Spring 2016 Quarterly Rpt
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ITEM NO: 8.1
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STAFF REPORT
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
DATE: August 11, 2016
TO: Honorable Chair and Commission Members
FROM: Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager
SUBJECT: Spring 2016 Quarterly Report
Prepared by Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive a report on the classes, activities, and events conducted during the spring 2016
season.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Parks and Community Services Department develops and implements quality programs that strengthen
community image, provides recreational experiences, encourages healthy lifestyles and preserves the City's
heritage. This is accomplished by providing innovative recreational and social programs. The following is a
summary of the cultural arts programs and events offered by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Division during
the spring 2016 quarter.
CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES:
Cultural Arts Classes provide a unique social setting for meeting new people and for sharing cultural arts
experiences with friends and family members. The variety of classes offered provides opportunities for
community members of all ages to try new experiences or practice and develop artistic and performance
skills. Classes are taught by contracted specialty instructors and are typically offered from four to eight weeks
in duration.
Children’s dance classes had the largest number of registrations (154 participants). Classes with the largest
enrollments included hip-hop dance, Irish Dance, and Ballet and Tap. Parent & Me classes also had strong
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attendance with 54 participants, including Pee Wee Playtime, Pee Wee Art Time and the Kindermusik ™
programs.
A total of 372 participants registered for Cultural Classes during March-May 2016. This was a 26.5% increase
in overall attendance and was largely due to an increase in the number of classes offered and the return of
current students into existing classes. The cancellation rate decreased 16% due to the classes’ popularity
among current students.
Attendance Type 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Resident 333 242 288 231 197
Non-Resident 39 52 50 56 53
Total Registration 372 294 338 287 250
Courses Held 43 28 41 41 28
Avg. Registration/Class 8.6 10.5 8.2 7.0 8.9
Courses Offered 59 49 68 67
Cancellation Rate 27% 43% 40% 39%
SPECIAL EVENTS:
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The Spring Eggstravaganza was held at Emerald Glen Park on March 26, 2016. This popular family
event featured an egg hunt, jump houses, Police and Fire Department displays, “bubble artist,” arts
and crafts provided by Valley Children’s Museum, and photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Rabbit.
Three seating times were offered to accommodate 199 participants for each seating. There were 597
registered participants this year. Realtor Adam Golden donated $600 to sponsor the event and Lucky
Stores provided snacks and drinks for participants. The following is a summary of registration:
Spring Eggstravaganza Registration Summary
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Resident 413 415 395 392 360
Non-Resident 184 162 155 155 139
Total Registration 597 577 550 547 499
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
The 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, from 10:00
AM to 5:00 PM, at the Dublin Civic Center. Although rain dampened attendance numbers at this year’s St.
Patrick’s Day Festival with an estimated 17,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. One positive note,
festival sponsorships reached a record high, with 26 businesses giving $64,500 in cash sponsorships.
Attached is a staff report to City Council listing the St. Patrick’s Day festival sponsors.
Spring Fair
The Spring Fair was held at the Heritage Park and Museums on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 12:00 to 5:00
PM. Weather was damp, and Staff estimates 350 people attended. Concurrent with the Spring Fair, Heritage
Center volunteers hosted a Farm Tea for 20 guests in the Sunday School Barn.
Volunteers helped implement a number of family farm activities, including wagon rides, churning butter,
making ice cream, arts and crafts, plus planting vegetables in the farm yard. Twenty-five craft vendors,
business vendors and community groups participated with sales and information booths. Challenge Butter
donated $700 to sponsor the event.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.