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Arts and Culture update: Light at Julliard 30th anniversary, shows, events and community funding deadlines
Summary
Arts and Culture staff reported a range of upcoming events and programs, including Light at Julliard’s 30th anniversary Sundays from July 27–Aug 31, vendor and volunteer opportunities, a community promotions funding deadline of May 15, and exhibitions at the Findlay Center through June.
Meredith Knudson, Arts and Culture staff, gave the committee a monthly update on public arts programming and events. She said the city’s Light at Julliard program will mark its 30th anniversary this year: “it is our thirtieth anniversary this year, which we are really excited about. We expect to announce the bands this month. This will be every Sunday, starting July 27 through August 31.”
Knudson said the city opened a vendor call for the anniversary season and will recruit volunteers for the arts information booth. She reviewed community promotions funding, which she said is open through May 15 for community events occurring between July 1 and June 30, and encouraged groups that support community culture to apply. The Arts and Culture office also reported two concurrent exhibitions at the Findlay Center: an exhibit by artists of Becoming Independent on view through June 18 in the senior wing and a quilt show in the main hall through June 27; staff said some winners from the national arts program will be displayed in the business lounge for the next year.
Knudson reported social-media reach for April (highlighting Facebook and Instagram impressions and link clicks) and noted public reaction to recent installed art, including commentary on decorated Big Belly trash cans and other neighborhood pieces. She listed several upcoming community events where arts activity is involved, including Suenos Market, SoCo Market, Rose Parade, Bike and Block Party, Railroad Square Antique Fair, farmers markets and Pride events.
Committee members asked scheduling questions (for example, whether the Railroad Square Antique Fair date conflicted with other events) and were reminded that staff coordinate installation timing and special-event permitting. Knudson closed by noting these and other programming items will be promoted and that she will return with further details as events and contracts finalize.
