Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Amounts for Arts Grants and Seasonal Support Grants as Recommended by the McKinney Arts Commission
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(To create affordable recreational and cultural activities for all ages throughout the City)
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Cultural District / McKinney Arts Commission
CONTACT: Andrew Jones, Director of Cultural District Jakia Brunell, MPAC Marketing & Development Specialist
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a resolution confirming the funding amounts to applicants.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Authorize funding for the support of the McKinney Arts Commission for Arts in McKinney, Texas, in the amount incorporated into the body of this resolution.
|
Organization |
Amount Requested |
Awarded by McKinney Arts Commission: |
|
Season Support Grant Awards: |
|
|
|
Arts and Music Guild |
$12,225 |
$12,225 |
|
Art Club of McKinney |
$10,000 |
$8,000 |
|
McKinney Community Band |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
|
McKinney Community Concert Association |
$20,000 |
$10,000 |
|
McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
|
McKinney Repertory Theatre |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
|
Young Actors Guild |
$20,000 |
$12,000 |
|
Melissa Youth OnSTAGE dba McKinney Youth OnStage |
$20,000 |
$17,000 |
|
MillHouse McKinney |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
|
Texas Youth Ballet |
$20,000 |
$18,000 |
|
The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra |
$20,000 |
$17,775 |
|
Subtotal: Arts Grants |
$202,225 |
$175,000 |
|
Project/Outreach Grants: |
|
$85,000 |
|
Public Art: |
|
$80,000 |
|
Public Outreach: |
|
$10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$350,000 |
• On September 19, 2024, the McKinney Arts Commission approved a requested budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, allocating $175,000 for season grant support, $80,000 for public art, $85,000 for Project/Outreach Grants, and $10,00 for Public Outreach.