Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Artway to operate as a fiscal agent in support of the Sounds from the Living Room event in the Southside neighborhood.
Artway Inc. is a non-profit organization in Columbus that will provide support to the Atelier 411 Studios’ “Sounds from the Living Room” event. The production studio empowers and uplifts underrepresented filmmakers in the Columbus community. Their mission is to build a film studio that serves as a vehicle to provide distribution, jobs, and opportunities to these underserved filmmakers. The Sounds from the Living Room is Atelier 411’s flagship event, combining the power of storytelling with the sensory journey of house music to create a community space where everyone can connect, feel at home, and celebrate the art of filmmaking.
This event will bring together members of the southside community in Columbus to create a safe and inclusive space for attendees to enjoy live music and connect with neighbors. The program will also promote local businesses by exposing them to the community.
Emergency legislation is required to allow for deposits to be made in advance of the event to secure equipment for the live music and for deposits on contracts with local artists and performers.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Job Growth subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Artway Inc to serve as a fiscal agent in support of the Sounds from the Living Room event; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Artway Inc. is a non-profit organization in Columbus that advocates for the arts and supports communities that are underrepresented in the arts; and
WHEREAS, Artway is prepared to serve as a fiscal agent in support of the Sounds from the Living Room event which will provide a community event on the southside for under...
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