City Council
MEETING DATE: 9/26/2018
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Public Arts Commission Sponsorship of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Event in the Amount of $2,500 from the Public Arts Educational Fund
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FROM:
Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation & Public Works Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Public Arts Commission sponsorship of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event in the amount of $2,500 from the Public Arts Educational fund.
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BACKGROUND:
The Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event is a celebration to honor the memory of loved ones featuring folkloric dancers, food and merchandise vendors, student art contest, community altar, mariachi bands and face painting. The event promotes education, awareness, understanding and community building. The event is co-hosted by the Palm Springs Cemetery District and the Well in the Desert.
DISCUSSION:
At the September 10, 2018 Public Arts Commission meeting, the Commission discussed becoming a sponsor of the event supporting the art educational components of the event. The Commission approved the sponsorship of the Dia de los Muertos event in an amount of $2,500 from the Public Arts Educational fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Public Arts Educational fund balance for 2018-2019 is currently $123,842.00
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