Culver City

CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

Agenda Items (20)

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Update on Recent Activities Related to 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games/Cultural Olympiad

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CAC ACTION ITEM - (1) Discussion of Potential Partnership Framework for the continuation of the Music in the Chambers program with the Music Guild of Los Angeles; (2) Provide Comments as Appropriate; and (3) Provide Recommendation to Staff.

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CAC - ACTION ITEM: Consideration of (1) Recommendation from the Public Art Standing Subcommittee of Five Artist Finalists for the Culver City: Colorful Communities (CC:CC) Poster Program; (2) Review, Discuss, and Provide Comments; and (3) Make a Motion to Approve the Five Finalists for Program Commissions.

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Summary

The Cultural Affairs Commission is considering the approval of five artist finalists for the Culver City: Colorful Communities (CC:CC) Poster Program. This pilot program aims to celebrate five specific Culver City neighborhoods—Blair Hills, Culver/West, Fox Hills, Lucerne/Higuera, and Sunkist Park—through unique visual art posters. Each of the five selected artists will receive $8,000 to create an original artwork and conduct a mandatory public engagement workshop within their assigned neighborhood, with the City covering all printing, framing, and reproduction costs. The finalists were chosen through a competitive RFQ process, evaluated on artistic excellence, program compatibility, equity/inclusion commitment, and public engagement experience. The recommended artists are Stephen Holman, Buena Johnson, Deborah Aschheim, AQMNI (Carlo Zafranco), and Lori Escalera. The program seeks to foster community pride, highlight local identity, and provide equitable opportunities for Los Angeles County artists.

Citizen Impact

Residents will see their neighborhoods celebrated through new public art posters, enhancing community pride and local identity. The program also includes public engagement workshops, offering opportunities for residents to interact with the artists and contribute to the creative process.

Confidence

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CAC - Receipt and Filing of Updates from the Members of the Standing Subcommittee and Ad Hoc Subcommittees of the Cultural Affairs Commission.

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Summary

This agenda item is for the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) to receive and file updates from its standing and ad hoc subcommittees for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The attached document lists the subcommittees, their assigned commissioners, and their focus areas. Standing subcommittees include Public Art, Communications and Outreach Plan, and Creative Economy & Cultural Plan. Ad Hoc subcommittees cover the Artist Laureate, FY 2025-26 Culver City Arts Foundation, 2026 Performing Arts Grant Program, 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games/Cultural Olympiad, and other initiatives.

Citizen Impact

This is an administrative update and does not directly impact residents. It outlines the focus areas and assigned commissioners for various subcommittees that will guide cultural initiatives throughout the fiscal year.

Confidence

high

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