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Davis Arts Council tells council it served 40,000 patrons and seeks support after rent change
Summary
The Davis Arts Council reported 2024 accomplishments — about 40,000 patrons served, 80% of events free, and a large volunteer base — and said an in-kind office-space donation was cut, creating an added financial burden; it thanked Layton City for funding and access to McKinley Amphitheatre.
The Davis Arts Council presented a year-in-review to the Layton City Council on Dec. 19, highlighting volunteer contributions, free programming and collaboration with Layton City.
Nancy George, board chair, said the council-supported McKinley Amphitheatre serves as a cultural hub for northern Davis County. The council heard that 80% of events were free this year, the organization served roughly 40,000 patrons, employed a network of artists and volunteers, and staged nine sellout shows. George thanked city staff liaison Dave Thomas and emphasized partnerships with Parks & Recreation and the Leighton Heritage Museum.
George said Davis Arts relies on GRAMA funding and other support to sustain free programming; she also reported an in-kind office donation that helped the organization’s operations was reduced by 50% late in the year, creating an added operating cost the nonprofit must now absorb. She asked the council to be aware of that strain and indicated any assistance would be appreciated.
Council members thanked the organization for volunteer support at city events and welcomed Davis Arts’ plans for 2025. No formal request for a specific dollar amount appeared in the transcript; staff and the council expressed appreciation and asked the group to return if it needed further assistance.
