Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Outreach Grant Reimbursement Request of $750 from Arts in Bloom for Tent Rental for McKinney ISD Students
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Produced and sponsored by McKinney Main Street, Arts In Bloom - a Celebration of Art and Wine, took place in Historic Downtown McKinney April 7-9, 2017. The event featured over 150 national, regional and local artists set up on the tree-lined streets surrounding the McKinney Performing Arts Center. During the event the streets of downtown were alive with fascinating sights and sounds as fine artists, performance artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors took part in the three-day celebration.
• McKinney ISD art students were interested in participating in 2017, but did not have a budget for rental of a tent. MPAC Director Amy Rosenthal has requested a reimbursement of $750 for the rental of a tent used by MISD students.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Outreach Grants provide financial assistance for the costs associated with a single project, or if the applicant is applying for the first time.
• Per 2017 Arts Grants Guidelines approved by Council on October 4, 2016, Outreach Grants can pay up to 50% of eligible project expenses, not to exceed $3,000.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The current balance of Outreach funds is $22,500.