Legislation Details

File #: 25-221    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 3/10/2025 In control: Arts & Culture Committee
On agenda: 3/19/2025 Final action:
Title: Receive Sub-Committee updates; and take appropriate action.
Attachments: 1. Texas Big Art Day
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Receive Sub-Committee updates; and take appropriate action.

 

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This agenda item allows the Committee members and staff to report, discuss, and exchange information regarding a sub-committee.

 

The FY 24-25 sub-committees are:

                     •                     Arts & Culture in Public Spaces

•                     Artist Outreach

•                     Arts & Culture Festivals 

•                     Strategic Planning

•                     Sister Cities

•                     Gateway to the Globe

•                     Special Events

 

Mission statement and goals will be reviewed for each sub-committee during the meeting.

 

The Gateway to the Globe and Special Events sub-committees are being merged into the newly formed Events Review sub-committee under the Arts and Culture Committee. This sub-committee will be responsible for evaluating upcoming events to ensure their alignment with City Council goals. It will meet regularly to discuss, review, and offer input on events, with members providing updates to their respective boards. The Community Special Events Team will collaborate with the sub-committee to gather all relevant feedback. The Events Review sub-committee will meet at 6 PM in the Lobby Conference Room at City Hall on the following Thursdays in 2025:

 

                     April 3

                     May 1

                     June 5

                     July 10

                     August 7

                     September 4

                     October 2

                     November 6

                     December 4

 

Texas Big Art Day was celebrated at the Historical Park on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with a rock art installation in Mary’s Garden.   The art was provided by CFBISD Fine Arts students.  Please see the attached; in depth information on the installation will be shared on <https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/1030/Public-Art>.

 

Staff will be present to give an update on the electrical box/signal box art contest.