2003/02/12 Council Agenda Packet

i ^ EVERETT CULTURAL COMMISSION 2003 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS Project Descriptions TOTAL EST. PROJECT AMOUNT COMMISSION APPLICANT ATTEND. COST REQUESTED RECOMMEN. Arts Council of Snohomish 39,000 $73,400 $10,000 $5,300 County Visual Art Exhibits Featuring Regional Artists. The Arts Council's Visual Art Exhibits project is the presentation of seven visual arts and fine craft shows. Of special significance this year will be Northwest Designer Craftsmen, Joseph Kinnebrew Exhibit, a juried art show, and the Art of Mathematics Exhibit with student field trips. Exhibits are installed in the lobby and mezzanine of the Monte Cristo, and feature festive "meet the artists" opening receptions, with music when possible. All exhibits are free to the public and reflect a variety of themes for broader appeal. Funds will be used to help with costs of presenting free visual art exhibits and events. Children's Museum 1500-2500 $1,000 $1,000 $850 Cider in the City. Cider in the City "Main Stage/Artists in Action" will feature performers representing the arts and culture of Snohomish County. Through this event and these performances the Museum hopes to expose children and families to art, performance and culture along with providing hands-on interactive activities and experiences. The event brings hundreds of children and family members to Everett and the "Main Stage" is a prime component bringing the performing arts directly to the children. Activities will include Antique Cider Pressing, Scarecrow Making Contests, Food and Music. Most important of all, this community-wide event is free to the public. "Artists in Action" brings local artists to share their talents with the children and integrates the visual arts into Cider in the City. Funds will be used to pay visual artist fees. Cocoon House 150 $2,179 $1,050 $500 Butterfly Murmurs. Through this community-based project, Cocoon Complex youth will explore the experience of overcoming challenges that homeless teenagers face. By creating a CD of original spoken word and music, the teens will have the opportunity to express themselves in a way that celebrates their creativity and worth. The youth will be involved in all parts of the production process, including graphic design and post- production. When the CD is completed, Cocoon Complex youth will invite the community to share in its release. The release party will also feature youth performances and artwork. Funds will be used to pay for studio time and CD mastering/production 49