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Arts Commission approves city services and $1,400 sponsorship for Burr Oak Baroque concert
Summary
The Arts Commission approved city services and a $1,400 monetary contribution to the Burr Oak Baroque concert, reducing the commission's remaining fiscal‑year budget; organizers say total event expenses are about $11,000.
The Webster Groves Arts Commission voted to designate one of its two annual city sponsorships to provide services and a $1,400 monetary contribution for the Burr Oak Baroque concert, scheduled for July 11.
The commission heard that the concert’s total anticipated expenses are about $11,000; organizers have raised $3,075 and have a $1,900 sponsorship from Jackson Pianos. The commission previously supported the concert in prior years and has provided similar in‑kind and monetary support.
A commissioner moved and seconded the sponsorship motion; the chair called a voice vote and recorded “Aye” with no opposition. The chair said the motion carried. A commission member thanked Walter and Margot, participants online, for organizing the event.
Commission staff noted the commission’s current fiscal‑year budget position: the Arts Commission was recommended for 'FY25 level funding' and the commission’s remaining discretionary funds were discussed in the context of the sculpture garden sign fundraising. The chair and members discussed that money allocated to the concert reduces funds available for other projects and that additional fundraising efforts would be needed for the sculpture signage.
