TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Lori Hayward, Finance & Operations Director
THROUGH: Jeff Costello, CRA Executive Director
DATE: June 11, 2019
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Creative City Collaborative 2ND Quarter FY 2018-19 A-Guide Report
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Receive and file.
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Background:
The CRA awarded the Creative City Collaborative (also known as Arts Garage) a $275,000 A-GUIDE grant, which represents 21% of CCC’s $1,285,500 budget. The A-GUIDE grant was awarded to support two programs: 1) The Line Up Music Program and 2) Discover Diversity Concert Series. Below are highlights from the Art Garage’s 2nd Quarter FY 2018-19 A-GUIDE Report ending March 31, 2019.
Program “A”: The Line Up Music Program
A-GUIDE Funding: $265,000 Program Budget: $1,224,500 % of Budget: 22%
The following outputs and outcomes exceeded annual expectations:
· 1,200 total attendees (102%)
· 75% of mainstage performers are from out of the area (111%)
· 30% of Attendees from out of the area (113%)
· 50% of attendees support local economy (142%)
· 30% of attendees support local economy (220%)
· 29% of performers from out of area (288%)
The following output fell below annual expectations:
· $2,000 Total sponsorship revenue (0%) -The Director of Alternative Programming is targeting local businesses and organizations that cater to the demographic targeted in their alternative programming.
Program “B”: Discover Diversity Concert Series
A-GUIDE Funding: $10,000 Program Budget: $61,000 % of Budget: 16%
The following output and outcome exceeded annual expectations:
· 40% of performers from out of the area (123%)
· 20% of performers taking the stage annually (285%)
· 30% of attendees support local economy (260%)
· Engage Teen Guild Volunteer group to help with marketing (500%)
The following output fell below annual expectations:
· $2,500 in new sponsorships to connect businesses with specific target markets (0%) - Engaging sponsors f...
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