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CAC 09 25 1997ceity/ 4:NQut«fw CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253 September 25, 1997 12:00 Noon I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to five minutes or less. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of August 28 & September 11, 1997 B. Monthly Department Report for July & August 1997 V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Discussion Regarding National Arts & Humanities Month B. Discussion of Grant Review Process C. Commissioner Liaison to Other Commission Meetings D. Cultural Arts Master Plan E. Letters of Commendation F. Support and Recognition of Art Organizations VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. July/August Correspondence From Americans For the Arts B. August Correspondence From CALAA VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS IX. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING INFORMATION October 23, 1997 12:00 Noon La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room C:\MyData\CRISTAL\CAC\CAC9-25.wpd � z U S CFM OF TNT O CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Monthly Department Report for July & August 1997 BACKGROUND: The Community Services Department completes a monthly Department Report consisting of attendance figures for all programs, upcoming events and meetings attended. The Department Report is transmitted to the City Council on the second Council meeting of every month. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Mark Weiss Assistant City Manager Attachment: Monthly Department Report MEMO.DR T4'!t 4 4Qru"Tw MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Matni Francisco, Recreation Supervisor 4f�< VIA: Tom Hartung, Building & Safety Director DATE: September 16, 1997 SUBJECT: Transmittal of Community Services Department Report for the Month of July 1997 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1997: Sept 3 Community Garden Meeting, Sr. Center Sept 4 Informational Meeting for Adult Soccer League, Civic Center Sept 5 La Quinta Raceway, Remote Control Races, Sports Complex Sept 6 La Quinta Summer Golf Tour Awards Banquet, Indian Wells Country Club Sept 11 Healthy Cooking Class, Sr. Center Sept 11 Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center Meeting, Sr. Center Sept 15 Registration Deadline for all Fall 1997 Adult Sport Leagues Sept 15 Evening Enrichment Classes Begin, La Quinta High School Sept 16 Congressman Sonny Bono's Mobile Office, Sr. Center Sept 16 Free Hearing Consultation with Scott Crofut of Miracle Ear, Sr. Center Sept 17 Community Garden Meeting, Sr. Center Sept 18 Mexican Independence Day Fiesta Luncheon, Sr. Center Sept 18 Afterschool Instructors Training Program, Civic Center Sept 18 Mandatory Managers Meeting, Volleyball & Basketball, Civic Center Sept 19 NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick, Local Competition, Sports Complex Sept 21 Adult Soccer League Fall Season Begins, La Quinta High School Sept 22 Afterschool Class Program Begins, Adams Elementary, Truman Elementary & La Quinta Middle School Sept 22 Men's Basketball Fall Season Begins, La Quinta Boys & Girls. Club Sept 23 Adult Co-ed Volleyball Fall Season Begins, La Quinta Boys & Girls Club Sept 24 AARP Mature Driving Course, Sr. Center Sept 25 AARP Mature. Driving Course, Sr. Center Sept 29 Off Road Radio Control Races, Annual Championship, Sports Complex T O� 4C - � Z f�'�GIt�Gv OF COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1997 SUMMARY SHEET _ Meetings Per Month 1997 1996 Variance: 1997. 19961 ,Programs Leisure Class Total 118 , 57 611 571 291 City Sponsored Classes 100 0 ! 1001 161 01 Special Events Total 53 ; 12 '. 411 21 21 ;Adult Sports Total 128 , n/a 1281 3 i n/a (Senior Center Total 2,165 ; 1,393 7721 112 ; 701 Kidsline Call Total 170 248 -781 n/a n/a ;Open Swim Program 366 ; 134 2321 41 3 Program Total: 3100 : 1844 : 12561 511 1041 � I Rental Attendance 1 La Quinta Sports Complex Wildcats Softball 25 ! 30 ! -5 i 61 2 LQSYA All Stars 120 110 ! 101 31 41 _ 1 Rental Total: 145 ; 140, 51 91 61 PARTICIPATION GRAND TOTAL 1 3245 1984 1261 240 110 19971 1996; Variance (Volunteer Hours Senior Center 680 6631 17 Meals on Wheels 691 95 i -26 � Kidsline 151 21! -61 Volunteer Total: 764 779 + -15 1 Revenue Sr. Center Revenue $1,820 ! $1,499 ; $321 1 Recreation Programs $1,161 $3,149 ! ($1,980� Revenue Total: $2,981 ' $4,6481 ($1,659y Page t Mouth and Adult Recreation Attendance Meetings Per Month 1997 1996 Variance 1997 1996 Leisure Classes Hand Built Ceramics Session 2 10 0 10 ! 3 I 0 Beginning Computers 9 10 -1 5 I 4 Beginning Guitar 7 8 -1 51 4, Smooth Swing Session 2 11 10 1 31 41 West Coast Swing Session 2 9. 4 5 i 31 4 Dance Latin 5' 4: 1 3! 4 ,Let's Summer Art Blast 1 8 0 8 i 31 0 Summer Art Blast II 4 0 41 3! 0 Oil Painting 8 0 8 i 3! 0 Watercolor 14 0 141 31 0 :Little Dragon Karate Club 81 21 -13 : 91 9 Intro. to Moo Duk Kwan 14, 0 141 101 0 Introduction to Horses 1 & 2 11 0'. 11 I 41 01 ,Leisure Class Subtotal 118 I 571 611 571 291 Sponsored Classes at B& G Club Tumbling 25 : On 25 i 41 0 I Performance Dance _ 30 0' 301 41 0' Golf 25 i 0 251 41 0 ICrafts 201 0 ! 201 41 01 ;Sponsored Class Subtotal 1001 01 1001 161 01 I !Special Events I Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom 1Esca a to Oran a Countv ,Special Events Subtotal 401 131 531 0 l 401 121 11 121 411 11 11 21 01 1 1 11 r i ' 1 ILa Quinta High School Pool 1Open Swim 2841 1341 211 31 ! I Mult Sports ;Summer Golf Tour Marriot Rancho Las Palmas 46 i n/a 461 1 ! n/a I Heritage Palms 401 n/a 401 11 n/a jIndian Wells Country Club 421 n/a 421 11 n/a ;Snorts Subtotal 1281 nla 1281 31 nla Page 2 rnior Center Recreation Attendance Meetings Per Month 1997 11996 Variance 1997 1996 Sr. Activities _ Ambassador Attendance 54 67 -13 n/a n/a Blood Pressure Check _ 48 32 16 5 5 Bridge Duplicate/Social .Computer Lab _ _ 187 8 236 0 -49 8 11 2 13 0 Creative Writing Club 29 33 -4 5 5 FIND Food Distribution 474 101 373 4 3 Hearing Consultant 4 0 41 1 0 ,Ice Cream Social 45' 7 381 5 2 Information Services 1110 107 31 n/a n/a ;Movie Time 70 41 291 51 5 Medicare Consultation 2 0 2 ! n/a n/a '_Monthly Birthday Party 371 23 : 141 21 1 Referral & Outreach 15 -0, 151 n/a n/a 'Television Viewing 18 ! 22 -4 ; n/a nla Sr. Activities Subtotal 1101 : 669 432 ! 401 341 Sr. Classes _ AARP "55" Course Arts & Crafts 601 421 301 34 30 I 81 2 5 i 1 5 'Ceramics _ 15 ; 14 1 1 5 i 2 !Computer 801 341 461 181 5 Exercise 588 i 520 i 681 121 131 i Healthy Cooking 171 0 � 171 1! 0 i Line Dance 381 27 i 11 I 51 s 1 PACE Exercise 351 01 351 81 0 I Painting 151 12 ! 31 51 41 Watercolor 101 0 ! 101 21 0 Sr. Class Subtotal 9001 671 2291 631 331 I i , Sr. Special Events ! !Back to School Preparation 171 01 171 21 0 I CPR class I I I -* Ratriot's Day Luncheon 601 341 261 11 1 Patriot's Day Program Rehersal 161 0 , 161 1 I 0 Seminars 631 8. 551 31 1 (Share Sign Up 1 0' 11 11 0 i !Sr. Events Subtotal 164 i 531 1111 91 31 (Senior Center Totals 21661 13931 7721 1121 701 Page 3 T4ht 4 ZP Q" MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Marni Francisco, Recreation Superviso VIA: Tom Hartung, Building & Safety Director DATE: September 16, 1997 SUBJECT: Transmittal of Community Services Department Report for the Month of August 1997 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1997: Oct 6 Adult Tap Dance Class Begins, Sr. Center Oct 8 Estate Planning Seminar, Sr. Center Oct 9 Annual Health Fair and Flu Shots, Sr. Center Oct 13 Let's Dance Latin, Ballroom Dance Session Two, La Quinta High School Oct - 13 Smooth Style, Ballroom Dance, Session Two, La Quinta High School Oct 15 Healthy Cooking Class, Sr. Center Oct 16 Let's Dance Swing, Ballroom Dance Session Two, La Quinta High School Oct 16. West Coast Swing, Ballroom Dance Session Two, La Quinta High School Oct 17 Knott's Scary Farm Annual Halloween Haunt, Excursion to Buena Park Oct 18 Golf- Back to the Beginning, Session Two, La Quinta Golf Ranch Oct 18 Introduction to Horsemanship, Session Two, Empire Polo Grounds Oct 18 A to Z for Golf, Session Two, La Quinta Golf Ranch Oct 21 Free Hearing Consultation with Crofut of Miracle Ear, Sr. Center Oct 22 Community Garden Meeting, Sr. Center Oct 22 Dance to the Stan Miller Combo, Sr. Center Oct 23 Personal Photography Class Begins, La Quinta High School Oct 24 Free Ballroom Dance Lessons, Sr. Center Oct 31 Halloween Luncheon, Sr, Center Z b OF THt COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1997 SUMMARY SHEET Month 1997 1996 Variances 1997i 1995i Programs Leisure Class Total 49, 29, 221 121 ill Special Events Total _ 55 0 55 ! 2 i 0 Adult Sports Total 190 57 133 i 511 4 1 Spninr Center Total 2.154 1,463 . 691 ! 1041 651 Kidsline Call Total 199 , 164 351 n/a n/a ;Open Swim Program 366 : 134. 1721 211 5 Pro ram Total: 3013 : 1847 ' 11081 1" 1 851 I Rental Attendance 1 La Quinta Sports Complex 1 1 i ,Wildcats Softball 30 I 30 i 01 81 2 IAYSO Soccer Clinic 301 01 301 51 01 Kentai i offal: ov i w i PARTICIPATION GRAND TOTAL 1 3073 1877 1138 157 87 -ivvf IVag I vorRU1GC 1 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 679 : 590, 89 Meals on Wheels 51 ' 10 i 411 Kidsline 21 ! 0 i 21 Volunteer Total: 751 ! 600 1511 I Revenue Sr. Center Revenue $1,873 ' $577 ' $1,2961 Recreation Programs $500 i $4,000 ($3,500) Revenue Total: $2,373 i $4,577 ' ($2,204y Page 1 Youth and Adult Recreation Attendance Meetings Per Month _ Leisure Classes _ 1997 1996 Variance 1997 1996 Hand Built Ceramics Session 2 10 ! 0 101 1 0 Beginning Guitar Little Dragon Karate Club .Intro. to Moo Duk Kwan 7 6 14 ; 8 21 0, -1 -131 14 I 1 2 2 4 7 0 Introto Kung Fu 3. 0 3 21 0 Introduction to Horses 3 9 0 9! 4, 0, "Leisure Class Subtotal 491 291 221 121 11 !Special Events _ Baseball Excursion to Anahiem 351 0 351 1 ! 0 !Radio Control Car Races 20 I 0. 201 1 ! 0 ! ;Special Events Subtotal 55 i 01 551 21 01 'La Quinta High School Pool .Open Swim _ 366 1", 2321 211 5 .Adult Sports !Summer Golf Tour Palm Valley Country Club 301 9 21 1- 1 1 1 Rancho La Quinta 421 15 271 11 1 "PGA West Stadium Course 521 16 361 1 I 1 Oasis Country Club 301 0 301 1 1 0 'La Quinta Resort Mountain Course 361 17 191 11 1 Soorts Subtotal _ 1901 57 1331 51 4 Page 2 imor Center Recreation Attendance . Meetings Per Month 1997 1996 Variance 1997 1996 'Sr. Activities Ambassador Attendance 38, 40 i -21 n/a n/a Blood Pressure Check 44 28 - 161 4 1 4 Body Composition Analysis 6 0 61 4 ! 0 Bridge Duplicate/Social 233 275 -42 13 ! 13 Computer Lab 2, 0 2 1 0 Creative Writing Club 251 32 : -71 41 4, FIND Food Distribution 594, 220 3741 5 5 . 'Hearing Consultant 6 i 0 61 1 I 0 !Ice Cream Social 421 1 411 41 1 !Information Services 1041 101 3 i Na' n/a Movie Time 391 371 21 41 4 Medicare Consultation 2' 5 ! -31 Na Na 1Monthl Birthday Partv 241 15' 91 1 ! 1 Referral & Outreach 281 0! 281 Na n/a Television Viewing 11 ! 16 i -51 n/a Na Sr. Activities Subtotal 1198 i 770 ' 4281 411 32 ! ,Sr. Classes __.. AARP "55" Course 60, 0 ; 601 21 0 e.+� 2- f-rmffe 331 19 : 141 41 4 (Ceramics 231 41 191 41 2 1Computer 771 8 i 691 171 21 Exercise 5721 5071 651 13 13 Healthy Cooking 141 01 14 11 0 Line Dance 211 311 -10 3 51 PACE Exercise 311 01 31 9 0 Painting 51 91 -41 4 41 Sr. Class Subtotal 8361 5781 2581 571 301 I Sr. Special Events Back to School Luncheon 103 i 101 ! 2 1 I 1 Back to School Project 41 01 4 1 I 01 ,Share Meetings 5! 41 11 21 11 Share Sign Up 5! 10 i -5 11 1! lCommunity development Project 3 i 01 31 11 01 !Sr. Events Subtotal 1201 1151 51 61 31 � I 1 Senior Center Totals 21541 1463 ' 6911 1041 651 Page 3 v 5 'yOF7N�,� CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Discussion Regarding National Arts & Humanities Month BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: At the August 28, 1997 Cultural Commission meeting, the Commission recommended that the City Council proclaim October as National Arts & Humanities Month. Subsequently, on September 16th, the Council proclaimed October as National Arts & Humanities Month. As part of their discussion on August 28th, the Commission discussed the possibility of issuing a press release and/or sending letters to organizations regarding National Arts & Humanities Month. This space on the agenda is reserved for the Commission to discuss National Arts & Humanities Month. RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Commission. �A ,L� ,j Q.A" Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager cultstaff56.wpd Tiht 4 4 Q" MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL COMMISSION FROM: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 SUBJECT: OCTOBER - ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH As the City Council has declared October, Arts and Humanities Month, the APP has determined to initiate some activities to bring art to the attention of La Quinta's residents. As this declaration was presented to both the APP and Cultural Commission, the APP has planned activities for the last two weeks of October that will enhance the residents awareness of art. U � `y OF CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Discussion of Grant Review Process :' . : • \ • OVERVIEW: At the August 28, 1997 Cultural Commission meeting, the Commission reviewed correspondence from Commissioner Atkins (Attachment No. 1) regarding her request that the grant review process be reviewed by the Commission. The Commission agreed to place this matter on the September 25th agenda. By way of background, the City Council directed that the Commission review certain grant applications filed with the City as part of the "Contract" grant program. Previously, the City had entered into contracts with various community organizations to provide "services" to the City. For Fiscal Year 1997-98, the Council changed the procedure by asking certain community organizations to submit applications for potential contracts. Upon receipt and review of the contract applications, the Council chose to label the applications as "grants" and referred all but two (the Chamber of Commerce and Rancho La Quinta/Skins Game applications) to the Cultural Commission for review. The "contract" grants were subsequently reviewed by the Cultural Commission at their July 24, 1997 Commission meeting. At that meeting, Chairperson Hull outlined a review "process" that provided for: a five minute presentation by each applicant; a question and answer period between the Commission and the applicant; and, an opportunity for the public to comment on the agenda item. In addition to the "contract" grant program, the City also has a Community Services Grant program. The City has solicited/received twenty applications under this program. The Council previously indicated that these Community Services Grant applications would be reviewed by the "appropriate commission". Commissioner Atkins has requested that the Commission review its review process prior to its review of further grant applications (i.e. either "contract" or potentially, newly assigned "community services" grants). As deemed appropriate by the Commission. Kam/ �.�� Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager :TTACHMENT 'I `,fancy J. Atkku /9i7 AUG 1 8 P CITY MANAGERS DEP1 V rY yam, J. `y OF TNT CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Commissioner Liaisons to Other Commissions BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: At the August 28, 1997 Cultural Commission meeting, the Commission requested that this item be agendized for discussion at the September 25, 1997 Commission meeting. This space on the agenda is reserved to discuss attendance by Commissioners at other City commission meetings. RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Commission. Kc' dL"-� Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager cultstaff58.wpd U � A `y OF TNT CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Cultural Arts Master Plan = ' • • 1 • : wri�� The attached draft Cultural Arts Master Plan (the "Plan") has been prepared by Chairperson Hull and reflects the latest comments made by the Commission at the September 11, Cultural Commission Special Meeting. Generally, some of the changes include: revision to the introduction; combination of Goal 8 and 9 under the Communication and Promotion section; revision of Appendix I, Role of the Cultural Commission; revision to Appendix II, Acknowledgments. As part of the discussion of this item at the September 1 1 th Commission meeting, a general discussion ensued regarding how each Commissioner envisioned the Cultural Arts Master Plan. The Commission agreed that Commissioners could write and submit what each thought the Plan should accomplish and/or what it should contain. Commissioners were advised to bring their written interpretation to the September 25th meeting or deliver it to staff by September 15th for inclusion in the agenda packet. Commissioner Voigt provided the attached statement for the Commission's review. This space on the agenda is reserved to consider additions, revisions, or deletions to the proposed Cultural Arts Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Review the draft Cultural Arts Master Plan and make recommendations as appropriate. Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager cultstaff59mpd TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Cultural Commission Roxanne Voigt, Commissioner September 15, 1997 Ivr." nN o 5 R997 a Ur LA UIINTA `S ,3EPT. Purpose of Cultural Arts Master Plan. Concerning the background that I have received to date, and the general discussion in our meetings, I support a good solid master plan for the city of La Quinta. I have a background in city government in Wausau,WI. chairing a winter festival, that, over a 5 year period grew form 20 events to more than 60 events. It was, and still is very successful for the whole community. I know that this is "apples and oranges" in comparing the project at hand, but, the process is in some ways similar. I found from past experience, that keeping it simple is a comfortable way to begin. I feel that if we submit our "new" table of contents to the City Council, the "bare bones", it will be easily accepted. I understand that is our first goal. I believe that the Cultural Arts Master Plan is a very much resourced plan, and has great vision. I think it is a wonderful guide for us, as commissioners, to work with, and as we have gained more substance with certain projects, we can then present them to the city council. I look forward to being a part of achieving our goals and objectives. WORKING DRAFT OF THE CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA September 15, 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........................................................1 METHOD AND PURPOSE ................................................... 3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .................................................. 4 CULTURE AND THE ARTS .............................................. 4 Goal 1: Identify Arts and Cultural Community ............................. 4 AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT ............................................. 4 Goal 2: Increase and Develop Audience of Community -wide Arts and Cultural Organizations................................................5 SUPPORT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ................................... 5 Goal 3: Support and Encourage Professional Development of Local Artists ....... 6 Goal 4: Enlarge Community Base of Support ......................... I .... 6 Goal 5: Encourage Municipal Support for the Arts and Cultural Development ..... 7 YOUTH ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION .................................... 8 Goal 6: Build A Strong, Integrated Arts Education Program in the Schools and Community................ ..............................8 Goal 7: Develop Venues and Programs for Youth and Teens .................. 9 COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTION .................................... 9 Goal 8: Promote Communication and Cooperation Among City-wide Arts and Cultural Organizations ........................................ 10 Goal 9: Promote Cultural Tourism and Economic Development ............... 11 ARTS FACILITIES.....................................................12 Goal 10: Encourage the Development of A Cultural Facility .................. 12 LEADERSHIP, TRAINING AND COOPERATION ............................ 13 Goal 11: Identify, Nurture and Train New Cultural and Arts Leadership ......... 13 ALL-INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ARTS ..................................... 13 Goal 12: Integrate the Arts Into Community Life .......................... 14 Goal 13: Identify and Expand La Quinta's Role in the Coachella Valley ......... 14 SUMMARY..............................................................14 APPENDIX I - ROLE OF THE CULTURAL COMMISSION ........................ 15 APPENDIX II - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ....................................... 16 WORKING D R A F T- September 15, 1997 CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN for The City of La Quinta Prepared by THE CULTURAL COMMISSION The Mission of the Cultural Commission is to encourage culture and the arts in La Quinta. INTRODUCTION La Quinta is a young city centrally located in the Coachella Valley. People come from all over the country to participate in the arts and amenities offered here. La Quinta is in a position to take a leadership role and become an exemplary city for arts and culture. Arts and culture are necessary components of an investment in the enrichment and well-being of a community. They are critical ingredients in building a rounded socio-economic environment. They are not to be reserved for prosperous times, but rather are a continuous necessity going beyond what is commonly characterized as "enhancing the quality of life" in a community. For example: The development of culture and the arts has a positive economic impact on a community by creating employment opportunities, attracting and retaining business, providing new and increased expenditures to local businesses patronized by attendees of nearby arts and cultural events. The cultural arts play a vital role in successfully addressing societal problems by providing shared cultural experiences for families and communities, reducing school dropout rates, teaching respect and appreciation for cultural differences, building self-esteem, developing creative outlets to channel energy, and building community pride and identity. Within the context of this plan, "culture" is meant to be totally inclusive of all forms of human expression in the visual, performing, applied and literary arts, whether classical or modern, formal or informal, embracing the diversity of all people within this community. The community consists of everyone who lives or works in the City of La Quinta. La Quinta has a strong cultural identity, particularly with the arts. The vigor and zest of its cultural offerings touch and enrich the lives of citizens and visitors, and act as a stimulus to civic pride and involvement. The annual La Quinta Arts Festival, which began in 1982, has helped develop a cultural face to the community. Programs and activities which have developed over the years blend the socio-economic and diverse community elements together. In our City the opportunities and locations for cultural experiences abound throughout the year -- from walking through the Frances Hack Park at the annual La Quinta Arts Festival in March to visiting the La Quinta Arts Association's newly -opened gallery at the La Quinta Plaza; from listening to Community Concerts Association productions to hearing guest writers speak about their latest works at a Round Table West meeting at La Quinta Resort and Club; from touring the La Quinta Historical Society's Museum to enjoying an outdoor tour through the sculpture park at the La Quinta Open -Air Museum; from dramatic and musical school productions throughout the year to Friday night concerts and sales at the downtown Mainstreet Marketplace; from the strong Art -In -Public Places program to the annual Mariachi Festival. As more and more people are drawn into the City by these events each year, the economic and cultural impact encourages new groups and residents to come into the City with new programs. La Quinta is a rapidly growing city, and now must come an equal growth in civic beauty and the development of La Quinta as a center of cultural values essential to complete citizenship. The creation of a visionary plan for the cultural and artistic development of the community is important. A strong cultural plan has a positive impact on the economy, community, and families, and takes into account the visual and performing arts, the role of artists in the community, urban design, public celebration, cultural diversity, arts education, public art, community building and economic development, architecture, landscape design, and more. A community cultural plan may well become the blueprint for building "livability" into an area. It can mesh with all other community plans to show how culture plays an integral role in shaping the community's look, feel, spirit and design and allows a community to define those aspects of cultural development that are most appropriate and essential to its own way of life and future growth. A strategic cultural plan provides the focus and direction to increase opportunities for artists and to raise existing activities and organizations to a new level of development and service to the community. Formulating a plan with community input focuses on future actions of the entire community as they affect cultural functions. Most important, however, is a cultural plan which establishes a vision of a desired future and establishes roles, steps, time lines and methods for achieving that vision. Everyone benefits from a common framework of priorities within which to place their own organizational goals. The Cultural Commission is pleased to be the facilitator in designing the first such Cultural Arts Master Plan for the City of La Quinta. It is to be a "living" document, evolving with changes in La Quinta's cultural and artistic life. -2- METHOD AND PURPOSE Through the medium of community workshops, conferences, surveys and interviews, dozens of residents, both in La Quinta and from throughout the Coachella Valley (Appendix II), participated and provided the information which appears in this Cultural Arts Master Plan. In cooperation with City staff, the Cultural Commission compiled the information received and set forth the goals and objectives addressing the needs and observations that were brought forward. This plan is a visionary set of guidelines to give direction to future cultural and artistic development in the community. It will evolve with the growth of the City, and will provide direction for the community organizations as they set their goals and develop programs and services to meet the needs of their constituents and the community. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CULTURE AND THE ARTS The long-term preservation of the community's cultural resources and the promotion and development of the arts are important to both the image and economy of La Quinta. They form the guidelines by which our society runs. Goal 1 Identiffy Arts and Cultural Community 1.1 Survey and assess the economic impact and status of the arts in the community on an on- going basis. 1.1.1 Evaluate the present status, both in number of people served or participating and the economic impact of arts and cultural events on the community. 1.1.2 Project the future growth of culture and the arts in La Quinta. 1.2 Acknowledge the diversity of the socio-economic-cultural dynamic in the community. 1.3 Identify opportunities for cultural exposure, involvement, participation, interaction and education for artists and the public. 1.4 Establish an information and resource bank of visual, performing, literary, and other artists including contact and professional information in a cultural organization directory. 1.4.1 Provide access to a regularly updated inventory of artists, organizations, and resources, as well as facilities, libraries, museums, and their programs and activities. 1.4.2 Utilize artists' bank maintained by the Art -in -Public Places Commission, as well as the La Quinta Arts Foundation. 1.4.3 Identify resources geographically: La Quinta, Coachella Valley, Southern California, state-wide, national and international. AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT A culturally -rich community builds a stable environment for families and business, and stimulates ME community involvement. In order to have audiences in the future for the multi -arts presentations and activities, it is imperative to develop them now to ensure the preservation and continuation of a vital and healthy society. Goal 2 Increase and Develop Audiences of Community -wide Arts and Cultural Organizations. 2.1 Educate and inform La Quinta's population as to the cultural resources and activities available to them, and encourage their involvement and participation. 2.2 Build bridges for multi-ethnic/cultural diversity through program development and public cultural and arts events in celebration of the diversity of the community. The La Quinta ethnic breakdown of a population of 18,500 in 1996 is estimated as follows: 70% Caucasian, 26% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% Asian/Other, with a median age of 32 years. 2.3 Target hard -to -reach populations. 2.3.1 Utilize multi-lingual publications and media to promote cultural programming. 2.3.2 Encourage local organizations and individuals to become involved in the local cultural programs. 2.3.3 Devise systems to communicate with and deliver arts programs to all population segments of the community. 2.4 Provide accessibility to the arts and culture, both economically and physically to all citizens. 2.4.1 Look for alternative arts programming that is diverse, innovative and all-inclusive to address the needs of at -risk youth, physically challenged youth and adults, economically disadvantaged, as well as the talented and gifted. SUPPORT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE One of the crucial aspects of preserving a strong and vital arts community is having adequate support from the community in the form of volunteers, finances, and information. These are provided by individuals, organizations, civic government, and businesses. Funding can also come from outside sources through grants. -5- Goal 3 Support and Encourage Professional Development of Local Artists It is important to realize the arts are a viable business. The creative and performing artists derive their living from, and contribute to the local economy by means of their profession. Artists are creative problem -solvers and are major contributors to enhanced life styles and environmental and spatial aesthetics. Their services are important to the balance and quality of life. They need to be identified and utilized by all segments of the community. 3.1 Encourage a thriving community of artists where the artists can realize their potential and contribute to the vitality of the larger community. 3.1.1 Call together focus groups to expand the cultural vision and create methods for implementing arts development. 3.2 Provide a vehicle for individual artists drawn from all disciplines to have a voice to input into the evolving, creative arts dynamic of civic and cultural development, such as an artists' advisory committee. 3.3 Encourage an artist -friendly community. 3.3.1 Devise a system to publicly recognize achievement in the arts 3.3.2 Consider adopting a philosophy that would provide or allow for artists' live/work space. 3.3.3 Consider establishing artist -in -residence programs. 3.3.4 Establish a system to assist in placing artists to perform or exhibit in public or commercial spaces. 3.4 Advocate the principle that professional artists should be appropriately compensated for their work. Goal 4 Enlarge Community Base of Support Individuals from the various service providers and organizations can contribute expertise in business and operational procedures, practical support and direction in board development and mentoring, and can assist in identifying general networking outlets. 4.1 Develop financial and human resources necessary to support arts and cultural activities throughout the City. W 4.2 Develop a technical assistance program utilizing representatives from community service providers. 4.3 Encourage business support of the arts and cultural organizations. 4.3.1 Investigate the feasibility of establishing a Business Committee for the Arts. 4.4 Conserve existing resources and generate new dollars through cooperative efforts among organizations to sustain financial support from individuals, businesses, and local government. 4.5 Explore the possibilities of a united fund for the arts. 4.6 Consider establishing a center to provide technical assistance to local arts and cultural organizations to access their own funding, obtain grants, and to provide management and program development training. 4.7 Utilize cultural commissioners to act as a resource and liaison among organizations, individual artists, and civic entities. Goal 5 Encourage Municipal Support for the Arts and Cultural Development Arts and culture are necessary components of an investment in the enrichment and well-being of La Quinta. It has been proven that when the arts thrive within the community a strong and expanding economic base is the result. 5.1 Develop a clear cultural development policy to make optimal use of City -supported services and programs: library, school system, senior and youth services, parades and public celebrations. 5.2 Encourage municipal and business support for local artists by utilizing their talents and vision. 5.2.1 Investigate ways for the business community to participate in and be actively involved in the arts. 5.2.2 Identify methods to educate and inform the business and civic leaders of La Quinta regarding the value of the arts. 5.2.3 Unify efforts to secure funding and facilities. -7- 5.2.4 Sponsor, underwrite or partner special arts events, cultural education programs, and other arts related activities. 5.3 Generate greater municipal financial support for cultural programs, services, and development efforts. 5.3.1 Consider dedication of an established percentage of the transient occupancy, sales or other tax stream to support the cultural arts. 5.3.2 Establish funding priorities for local grants that encourage innovative public funding for arts programs. 5.3.3 Investigate the increasing of the Art -In -Public -Places development fee contribution of project cost applicable to residential, commercial and public projects. 5.3.3.1 Enhance public art by imposing a standard fee on residential, commercial and public projects sufficient to fund public arts objectives. 5.4 Investigate and propose an effective funding process by means of which City funds are allocated to arts organizations. 5.5 Maintain and coordinate a cultural development component in any municipal development plan. YOUTH ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION Recent studies by Shaw and Rauscher at the University of California at Irvine verify the value of arts education as it relates to academic learning. Students who study the arts, and particularly music, score an average of at least one grade point higher overall than those students who have no arts education. Discipline problems have virtually disappeared in schools where students have been immersed in the arts. The arts give a student a sense of self-worth improving their self- image and developing self-discipline; they increase their ability to solve problems, to think logically, to develop insight, and to work cooperatively; in general, to have a well-balanced education. Goal 6 Build A Strong, Inteyrated Arts Education Program in the Schools and Community 6.1 Encourage the development of cultural programs, instruction, classes, and residencies for children, teens and special audiences who would not otherwise have access to these opportunities. ME 6. l.1 Enhance and promote the programs of the City's Community Services Department in partnership with other youth organizations. 6.1.2 Develop anti-crime/anti-graffiti arts programs and make accessible to `at risk' youth. 6.1.3 Encourage the continuation and enlargement of docent programs in the schools, and involve local artists in school programs. 6.2 Advocate for a program of sequential arts education taught by qualified arts teachers to enhance the basic curriculum with arts experiences. 6.3 Encourage the development of a school for the arts. 6.3.1 Classes could include children's theater, community theater, dance, and music and visual arts instruction. 6.3.3 The school facility could include performing arts space available to the public, or could be combined with the development of a performing arts center. (See 10.2) Goal 7 Develop Venues and Programs for Youth and Teens Building unity in a community means finding programs that bring all ages and ethnic groups together. Band concerts and street fairs are types of programs that cut across all generations. There is a specific need in La Quinta for programs and sites where young people can gather in a safe environment. Cross-cultural events can share spaces and programs. T 1 Develop cultural programs and activities specifically for teens. 7.2 Look for ways to encourage students to attend and participate in arts programs and activities. 7.3 Identify and share or develop sites for teen activities in a safe drug -free environment. 7.4 Establish opportunities to link arts and cultural events with programs for youth. COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTION Duplication of efforts and programs is costly, therefore it is important that in a community the size of La Quinta resources of organizations, personnel, expertise and information is shared and -9- made available to one another. Some effort in this direction has been made, but more can be accomplished when needs are made known and a plan is in place to promote and communicate programs and services between organizations and the community. To this end, methods of communication and networking need to be established. Goal 8 Promote Communication and Cooperation Among City-wide Arts and Cultural Organizations 8.1 Identify needs and mutual areas of interest and activities, thereby preventing duplication of services. 8.2 Utilize an officially designated private arts organization or public commission, such as the Cultural or Historic Commissions, to coordinate, monitor, or create cultural planning initiatives and to develop and maintain a coordinated community calendar of arts events and activities which will serve as a clearinghouse for information and schedules of events for the community's organizations. 8.3 Develop and maintain an artist registry containing contact and professional information, as well as a cultural organization directory. Update on a regular basis, such as bi-annually. 8.4 Consider developing and maintaining mailing lists to be made available to all organizations who participate in an agreement regarding usage. 8.5 Publicize arts organizations and programs to schools and community. 8.5.1 Disseminate organization newsletters, and publicly notice meetings and events. 8.5.2 Hold community seminars and conferences for sharing of information and resources. 8.6 Help create an inter -organizational coalition of representatives of all cultural organizations. 8.6.1 Set goals for development, expansion and support for the arts and culture. 8.6.2 Share or pool resources, such as artists' bank, expertise, problem -solving techniques, trends study, and an "opportunity" resource library for access by artists, organizations, and the general public. 8.7 Establish a speakers bureau and provide speakers at no cost to community organizations and schools. -10- 8.7.1 Train supporters of the arts how to be advocates and provide cultural organizations and supporters with advocacy tools and current information on the value of the arts and culture. 8.8 Keep elected officials informed about the arts and cultural programs. 8.9 Promote effective communication systems to diverse ethnic community. (See 2.2) Goal 9 Promote Cultural Tourism and Economic Development 9.1 Document cultural arts activities as an important economic resource. 9.2 Collaborate with the tourist industry, chambers of commerce, and all arts and cultural organizations throughout the Coachella Valley. 9.3 Improve permanent signage leading visitors to cultural attractions. 9.4 Continue and enlarge the Art -in -Public -Places Program as a vehicle for community education, appreciation, and physical enhancement. 9.5 Promote the community's cultural institutions and resources collectively as an industry that provides significant contribution to the local and regional economy. 9.6 Develop programs and activities to entice visitors and new residents to La Quinta. 9.6.1 Have a city-wide cultural arts "season." 9.7 Spotlight current arts programs. 9.7.1 Support and promote such organizations and programs as: Coachella Valley Community Concerts in La Quinta, La Quinta Arts Association and Gallery, La Quinta Arts Foundation and Festival, La Quinta Historical Society Museum, La Quinta On Stage, La Quinta Open -Air Museum, Mariachi Festival, Round Table West, and others. 9.7.2 Encourage the display and sale of quality art for investors and collectors. 9.8 Preserve and enhance important features of the physical environment, including architecture, historic landmarks, and natural resources. 9.9 Enhance the use of the press and news media in promoting arts and cultural programs and activities in La Quinta. -Il- ARTS FACILITIES Research has been determined that there is a need for appropriate facilities for the performing and visual arts. There is no professional art gallery, no performing arts theater or space for professional dance or music concerts that has an adequate stage in the City of La Quinta. In order to develop a thriving and vital city, it is important to have gathering places for all citizens. In coming together in common interests, all cultural, socio-economic and ethnic barriers are broken down, creating a common international language for everyone. Goal 10 Encourage the Development of a Cultural Facility Knowing that the citizens would like a community gathering place, a performing or cultural arts center could be the ideal venue to combine many aspects of the community in one central area. It could contain gallery space, outdoor patios courting book stores, coffee house and small restaurant, gift and artisan shops, conversation corners next to fountains, exemplary flower gardens, and other shops compatible with the arts. The building and grounds could feature landmark architecture. The center would give La Quinta a strong, expanded cultural identity that would translate into positive economic growth, cultural tourism and a public relations tool. It would offer professional theater, dance, music concerts, as well as community theater and serve as a venue for community events. 10.1 Encourage the design and development of a central meeting place for artists and the public, such as in "The Village" area. 10.1.1 The Village Center could include as coffee house, artisan shops, book store, art galleries, music store, and outdoor patios with fountains, sculptures, benches, plants, and places for mini -outdoor concerts or exhibits. It could become a site for community activities, children's theater, songfest, outdoor concerts, forums, and the like. 10.2 Identify and encourage the renovation or building of cultural facilities, such as a performing arts center which would provide space for rehearsals, performances, exhibitions, administration, classes, and artists' studios. 10.2.1 Develop an education component whereby videos could be produced for use in the local schools as well as other outlets, thereby creating a source of income. 10.2.2 A school for the arts could become part of the facility. (See 6.3) 10.2.3 An adequate facility could include a community room for organizations to hold meetings, forums or workshops, and it could include exhibits of artwork as well as a community learning center. -12- 10.3 Promote the enhancement of the public library and its services and technology. 10.3.1 Promote book sales, story telling hours for children, and a mobile unit to extend into all areas within the City borders. 10.4 Incorporate movie theaters in City development. LEADERSHIP, TRAINING AND COOPERATION Without the infusion of new knowledgeable people to work in the arts, current programs may not continue or may not grow effectively. It is vital that people in the community be identified who have an interest in and knowledge of the arts and their value to the City, and that they be encouraged to get involved in organizations, commissions, schools, businesses and City government. Goal 11 Identifx Nurture and Train New Cultural and Arts Leadership 11.1 Support the development of a volunteer pool from a broad cross-section of the community. 11.1.1 Consider creating a chapter of Business Volunteers for the Arts. 11.1.2 Utilize the Senior Center and the La Quinta Arts Foundation as resources for talent, expertise, and mentoring. 11.1.3 Address board development for nonprofit arts organizations and find ways to help identify potential board members. 11.2 Encourage existing cultural leaders to identify potential new arts leaders and recruit mentors to serve on boards of cultural organizations. 11.2.1 Encourage the expansion of organizational planning, marketing, and funding. ALL-INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE There are many areas in which the entire community is involved. Major community -wide arts and cultural events meet a particular need in uniting all segments and unifying the City. Attention must be given to programs and community development to let this happen. -13- Goal 12 Integrate the Arts into the Community's Cultural Life 12.1 Encourage city-wide multi -arts programs. 12.2 Encourage the presentation of public arts events. 12.2.1 Support and promote programs including La Quinta On Stage productions, the Community Concert series, the Mariachi and the La Quinta Arts Festivals. 12.2.2 Encourage attendance at the La Quinta Arts Association's Gallery and at the "La Quinta Free Day" at the La Quinta Open -Air Museum. 12.2.3 As new arts and cultural organizations are formed, give strong support in getting them established. 12.3 Promote geographical and ecological considerations in the arts. 12.3.1 Encourage the incorporation of aesthetics in public landscaping design. 12.3.2 Utilize artists in the designing of public recreation areas. 12.4 Consider establishing a "sister city" cultural exchange program --state, national or international. Goal 13 Identify La Quinta's Role in the Coachella Valley 13.1 Encourage, promote and participate in Valley -wide arts and cultural events, conferences and workshops. 13.1.1 Cooperate with the County of Riverside Arts Foundation in developing cooperation and support for the arts among the cities. 13.2 Help develop and maintain a system of communication among the cities in the Coachella Valley, and their complementary organizations, commissions and committees. 13.3 Advocate for the arts and cultural development at all levels: business, government, schools, organizations, community at large, and individuals. SUMMARY This plan will generate a level of cultural excitement and wealth not seen before. Many people will add creative ideas to it to enable present and future populations to create a unique place for total enjoyment. The next step is to determine ways to implement it. -14- APPENDIX I ROLE OF THE CULTURAL COMMISSION The Cultural Commission was created and established June 7, 1994 by Ordinance No. 246 of the City of La Quinta. The general purpose of the Commission is to encourage La Quinta's development of culture, including cultural events and activities promoting the literary, performing and visual arts, and retention and advancement of cultural heritage and institutions. Objectives of the Commission are these: To advise the City Council on all matters affecting the culture of the City and to advise and assist other City Boards, Committees, and Commissions in the field of the arts, and to cooperate and work with all cultural organizations, locally and regionally to address culture and the arts in La Quinta. 2. To encourage and facilitate programs in the arts and to promote the cultural enrichment of the community. 3. To undertake and carry out all functions reasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives and to discharge the functions of the Commission, and to exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by the City Council. These functions may involve cultural and arts - related disciplines and activities, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Performing arts, such as drama, music and dance B. Visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, video art and applied art, including architecture and landscape architecture C. Literary arts, such as literature, poetry and journalism- D. Communications arts involving film, television and radio, and technology E. Arts education, such as schools, libraries and community education, and F. Funding, such as fund raisers, representatives of public and private funding agencies, and art patrons. G. Ethnic, institutional or intellectual endeavors characteristic of the La Quinta resident. In addition, the Commission strives to partner with other public and private organizations, communities, and cities in the Coachella Valley region in promoting and encouraging the development of cultural programs to assure the survival of the arts and artists in the City. It creates opportunities for the development and enhancement of children, youth, and senior art and cultural activities. -15- APPENDIX 11 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Dozens of residents, both in La Quinta and from throughout the Coachella Valley, participated in meetings, conferences, surveys, and interviews over a period of more than six months. As a result, the Goals, Objectives and Strategies appearing in this report were developed. The following individuals and organizations contributed to the study: Cultural Commission Members (1997-98): Honey Atkins Susan Benay John Detlie Kathryn B. Hull Roxanne Voigt Judy Vossler Patrick Welch Former Cultural Commission Members: Steve Berliner Susan Francis Archie Sharp Organizations: Art In Public Places Commission The Arts League of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association Friends of La Quinta Library La Quinta Arts Foundation La Quinta Chamber of Commerce La Quinta Historical Society La Quinta On Stage La Quinta Open -Air Museum Round Table West Soroptimist International of La Quinta VIVA Foundation Attendees of Workshop - 2/27/97 Millie & Jerry Blansett Michelle Dallas Lesle Wenzel -16- Archie Sharp Fred & Kay Wolff Attendees at the Coachella Valley Cultural Conference - 2/6/97 David Aiken Evelyn Bennett Dr. Gerald Benston Janeil Esmeralda Susan Evans Margaret Fairchild Susan Francis Juan Lijan Diane Morgan John Nagus Jim Preston Elaine Reynolds Jackie Roach Rosita Shamis Jim Taylor Wendie Wilson Attendees at the Coachella Valley Cultural Conference - May 15, 1997 Millie Blansett Janeil Esmeralda Margaret Fairchild Susan Francis Christine Giles Jerry Herman Elaine Lloyd Joyce Pena Elaine Reynolds Rosita Shamis Kay Wolff City Staff. Jerry Herman Marty Nicholson Cristal Spidell Pam Stull Mark Weiss Britt Wilson -17- City Council: Mayor Glenda Holt Don Adolph Terry Henderson Ron Perkins Stanley Sniff WORKING D R A F T SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 Serving: Burbank Eagle Rock Glendale Highland Park La Canada Flintridge La Crescenta Montrose Sunland Tujunga Verdugo City P.O. Box 858 Montrose, CA 91020 (818) 241.3111 ext. 269 1989-90 Arts Plan and Budget for GRAC Programming Presented To The Mayor's Committee for the Arts Approved January 16, 1989 The Glendale Regional Arts Council has developed a long/ short-range plan for the arts in Glendale and surrounding communities, including a supporting budget. Some phases of the plan are in effect, and others will be implemented during the next fiscal year. It was enthusiastically approved by the Board of Directors, and is submitted to this Committee for review and discussion. Areas of responsibility of the Arts Council include the following: Communication The Arts Council will act in an advisory capacity to each City on the cultural and aesthetic development of the community. It also will be a resource to identify artists and knowledgeable people in all areas of the arts, referring them as necessary to community organizations. The Arts Council expects to publish a bi-monthly Newsletter (Creative Outlook), which will apprise citizens of arts activities and events throughout the area. It will include articles of perti- nent interest to the arts community and will be distributed to all organizations and members, as well as be available to the public. A calendar of arts events will be included in the Newsletter, or may be published as a separate publication. Public Service announcements are to be made on radio and television about programs and activities of public interest. A system is in development with Radio KIEV to have regular presentation of announcements for arts events for the public. Announcements and information regarding arts events may be publicized in the "City Views," which is published and distributed by the City of Glendale. A marketing and public relations program needs to be developed which will provide wider support and awareness of the arts and the organizations working in the arts in the community. Membership In order to promote and solicit membership in the Arts Council and other arts organizations, GRAC will develop and maintain mailing lists, which will include corporations and individuals as well as organizations dedicated to supporting the arts. Meetings and programs for members will be designed to meet needs as they are identified. There will be an ongoing development of benefits to members. Programs The Alex Theatre is of vital interest to the Arts Council and the community as a potential performing arts and cultural center in downtown Glendale. In taking a leadership role, the Arts Council will coordinate with the developer and the Glendale Historical Preservation Commission and the Glendale Historical Society to maintain the historical significance of the building while allowing it to be adapted as a useful center for the performing arts. Working with the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on the time -line and progress on development of property will be an ongoing monitoring and coordination effort. In addition, GRAC will develop programs to keep the issue of the Alex before the public. A funding plan for support, including private, corporate and public monies will be developed in cooperation with the Partners, the City, and interested organizations. Cooperation with the Glendale Partners is vital. GRAC will act as a resource for Kaleidoscope and other community arts events as needs are identified and programs developed. The Arts Council can provide a liaison between business and arts community. Awards will be presented to businesses, individuals, and organizations who have made major contributions to the arts locally. These can be for public art projects, display of the visual arts in the work place, support for or presentation of performing arts, or other means that increase the visibility and awareness of the arts. (Perhaps a sculpture could be commissioned as the business award, and brass plates attached each year acknowledging the recipient; and a parchment commendation presented to the company.) Programs to increase visibility of the arts will be developed. They will include such events as symposiums and conferences, art shows in the Galleria, at Brand Library, in the parks and other public spaces, and mini -concerts in public places (e.g., 40-minute noon -time music or dance concerts). Also art in public places will be encouraged through businesses and civic agencies. GRAC plans to sponsor programs representing all of the arts throughout each year. GRAC will be cooperating with the Parks and Recreation Division in the G1enFest event and other cross-cultural events as they are developed. A plan for a Youth Theatre project and Theatre Workshop for Children is in development as a joint venture with the City of Glendale. The Arts Council is heading a group to reorganize the Glendale Youth Orchestra. A Board of Directors is in place and plans indicate that it will be functioning in the fall semester of 1989. A conductor will be selected in the spring of 1989. -3- Funds could be used by the Arts Council in the following ways: to assist in establishing a foundation to be used for underwriting programs and for grants to organizations for programs in the arts • for developing programs to augment and supplement those already presented by community organizations • to support the communication system of a newsletter and other media • for salaries for staff • for administrative expenses including office supplies, materials, and operating expenses • for advertising events, the foundation, and programs The Glendale Regional Arts Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our citizens. This plan is a step in that direction. Respectfully submitted, Kathryn B. Hull Dave Ferguson Executive Director President -5- CITY Of Glendale CALIFORNIA Office oFthe CITY COUNCIL 613 East Broadway, Room 200, Glendale, CA 91206-4391 0 (818) 548-4844 September 15, 1997 Dear Glendale Art Supporter. Last October, you attended "The Future of the Arts in Glendale" at the Brand Library and Art Center. This symposium brought together people from throughout the community to discuss the value of arts, the local resources available and possible strategies for promoting greater art activity in the future. The result of the SYMPOS41111 wits a wealth of ideas and su;;gestions that were assenibled into notes taken by the group facilitator. These notes led to the enclosed Strategy Paper. This Paper outlines the ideas collected at the symposium and reconullends the creation of the Glendale Art Strategy Task Force to use these ideas to establish it Master Plan for the Arts in Glendale. The Art Strategy Task Force ha, now been appointed by the City Council and will be holding its first (heeling to%vards the end of Septeniber. The Task.Force'S goal is to create :t Master Plan for the Arts in Glendale by the end Of 1uMI: 1995. As the nej�ly appointed Chair of this 'Task Force. I %vould like to thank you attain for your participation in this process. This process %vould nest be possible without the wealth of ideas and suoe.st!un; that Were offered at last year's svmposium. The excitement and enthu.iasm that ha, been generated by the art strategy proposal is inspiring. We need Hour help'. There Will he five subcon:mittee5of the Task horce and Nve %vould like to supplement each subcommittee -.s'ith individuals who are knowledgeable about and committed to Glendale. economic development and the arts. To participate. please contact Emil) EEg�glcston, of my staff, at (S 1 S) 5-18-4844. Sincerely, Sheldon S. Baker COLInCiln1enlber Enclosure SS13/dine THE ARTS IN GLENDALE - A Strategy Paper INTRODUCTION: August, 1997 Last October, under the leadership of then Mayor Sheldon Baker, 130 people got together at Brand Library and Art Center to discuss art. Sponsored by the City of Glendale and the Glendale Partners, the symposium entitled "The Future of the Arts in Glendale: Partnerships of Success" explored the value of the arts to the community, local resources and strategies for promoting greater art activity in the future. The symposium generated a wealth of good ideas. The challenge now is to determine the best way to pursue them. The purpose of this paper is to recommend a structure for a task force whose mission will be to develop a strategy or Cultural Master Plan for the future. The ideas put forth by symposium participants and outlined in this paper should serve as a starting point. THE VALUE OF THE ARTS TO GLENDALE: Before pursuing a strategy for the future, a brief reflection on the value the arts bring to the community is in order. The arts are considered in a broad context. Included are the visual arts, performing arts, literary arts and the "integrated media." Each plays a unique role, has special needs and makes a significant contribution to the community. Above all, the arts add value to enhance the quality of our lives. Whether it is to beautify, communicate or entertain, it goes to the very soul of what makes us a community. Good urban planning recognizes the value of incorporating the arts as it improves appearance, creates a feel and conveys a message. The arts can also play an important role in the education of our youth, teaching them skills, providing insight and helping them grow. Artists themselves serving as mentors can be instrumental to this process. Adding to these values is that the arts are an environmentally "clean" industry. More than any time before the arts can be an economic advantage. A recent study generated by the California Arts Council found that non- profit arts organizations add over $2 billion to California's economy, 1 create 115,000 jobs and generate $77 million in state and local tax revenue. Development of the arts strenghthens commerce, generates jobs, increases state and local tax revenues and tourist dollars. We are seeing an exploding market of job opportunities for those with artistic talent, particularly in the integrated media. As arts merge with technology it is noteworthy that there is no substitute for fundamental artistic talent and training. As one industry representative put it, "We are looking for Renaissance artists." The arts' role in attracting tourism is recognized around the world. Besides adding beauty, it brings distinction. Art can help give Glendale national and even world-wide recognition. In terms of businesses developed, jobs created and tourists attracted, the arts should be considered as a major factor in the economy of this region. The value of the arts to the community goes beyond good urban design and economics. It goes to the heart of what makes a community. The arts are a wonderful means of communication. In this very diverse community of ours, they help us to grow, better understand and celebrate. Art serves as a unifier, a catalyst for a sense of community and a challenge to our conscience. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES: In developing a strategy for the arts, Glendale faces some issues and challenges. Beyond the value of the arts, symposium participants view Glendale as a dynamic urban center with a great foundation upon which to build. It is a city with many successful arts programs in place and an environment which is conducive to further cultivation of the arts. As indicated by the growing number of arts related businesses, more visible arts activities and the sponsorship by the Glendale Partners of the Arts Symposium, support for the development and implementation of a long range plan is growing. Among the many qualities that already attract people to Glendale are easy accessibility from Los Angeles, Hollywood and the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, and a feeling of safety. Glendale's close proximity to Los Angeles, a major urban art center with an international reputation for outstanding artists and facilities including the long anticipated Getty Center, is an advantage. Artists and arts related businesses are increasingly attracted to Glendale in part because of the location of F Disney Imagineering, Dreamworks SKG and the art departments at Glendale Community College which includes an expanding animation department. Many successful venues and programs are already in place. The opening of the Alex Theatre and A Noise Within served as the impetus for a flourishing Theatre District. The Glendale Unified School District provides a variety of art and music instruction to students. The City of Glendale has a history of providing outstanding arts programming through the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Brand Library and Art Center which includes an art and music library, galleries and a recital hall. The City's Downtown Strategic Plan incorporates a vision for the arts. In order to build on these strengths and develop Glendale as a center for the arts, we must also acknowledge current limitations and areas for development. First and foremost is the need for a cohesive plan for the future to include strategies for coordinating and further developing existing venues and services. Additionally there is a need to develop new venues and services which are unique in the Southern California region and will attract wide audience support. A Master Plan will build on Glendale's strenghths and address and find solutions to these and other limitations. A CULTURAL MASTER PLAN/DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE: Symposium participants recognized the need for a comprehensive .long range plan for the arts in Glendale and generated many exciting ideas. This Strategy paper outlines those ideas and recommends that a Task Force be established to use the ideas as a basis for establishing a Master Plan for the Arts in Glendale. The Cultural Plan, as developed by Task Force members, will focus on: • strategies to further develop and coordinate existing art venues and resources • strategies for developing new arts venues and resources • recommendations for an organization to implement the cultural plan • Identification and designation of sources of revenue Task Force members will develop strategies based on the potential to: 3 • benefit Glendale's economic vitality • create a supportive environment for artists and the arts • enrich the cultural experience of Glendale's citizens and visitors • provide unique resources and/or venues which will enhance Glendale's reputation as a center for the arts • enhance Glendale's visibility as a dynamic center of arts activities in Southern California • celebrate a diverse community The following issues were put forward by symposium participants and should be used as a starting point for development of a Master Plan: ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY of Glendale through the arts by building a supportive environment for artists, art professionals, arts related businesses and audiences which generates a strengthened commerce, the generation of jobs and increased local tax revenue and tourist dollars. • Coordinate and market venues and resources • Centralize information about the arts (eg.,centrally located kiosks, arts web site) • Coordinate scheduling (eg.,arts calendar) • Promote business partnerships • Promote business expansion. Develop incentives. Examine zoning issues • Provide further arts education/training (eg.,art as a business) • Develop incentives for artists to live and work in Glendale • Develop artist recognition programs • Develop patron incentive programs • Provide grant writing assistance • Encourage patron support of the arts BUILD ON AND SUPPORT EXISTING VENUES such as the Alex Theatre, A Noise Within, Glendale Centre Theatre, Brand Library and Art Center, Forest Lawn and the arts departments within the Glendale Unified School District and Glendale Community College.: • Market existing resources in Glendale and beyond • Coordinate scheduling of all venues • Avoid fragmentation and duplication • Develop channels of communication between artists, art professionals, organizations and businesses, and audiences 0 • Develop a means of advocacy for artists and the arts • Cultivate audience support • Cultivate community support • Provide adequate parking • Upgrade and renovate facilities as needed • Celebrate the diversity of artists and audiences EXPAND EXISTING FACILITIES for arts related programs and events: • Utilize public spaces for art/music/dance events • Utilize parks for art/music/dance events • Convert empty store fronts to art spaces including gallery and/or performance space • Expand City facilities • Expand School facilities • Utilize existing auditorium space • Convert industrial area to artists studio space/work zone • Art in public spaces (City buildings, restaurants, hotels, businesses, schools, etc.) BUILD FACILITIES for arts related events and programming: • Museums • Museum satellites • A museum parallel with the Glendale integrated media industry • Galleries • An Art Center using Bergamot Station as the model • Concert Halls SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION: • Further develop K-12 curriculum • Further develop college curriculum • Community programming in partnership with schools • Provide artists as mentors in schools • Press coverage of existing resources • Cable TV coverage • Arts camps • Parent/child evenings • Art appreciation days • Free/discounted days at arts facilities 5 CREATE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS which give exposure to artists and expose audiences to the arts. Areas for consideration include: FESTIVALS: • Art festivals • Music festivals • Literary festivals • Film festivals PROGRAMMING: • Public art programs • Street performance • Art in the park • Concerts in the park • Art rental program • Lecture series SPECIAL EVENTS: • Art walks/tours • Art competitions • Art week • Craft shows ARTIST'S COMMUNITIES: • Develop an arts community and provide subsidized housing/loft/studio space. • Art/music oriented cafes • Electronic cafes to share art/music • Artists in residence • Attract performing arts companies with incentives • History of art in Glendale project • Lunchtime arts events/programming THE TASK FORCE: In creating a Master Plan, Task Force members should make every effort to build community partnerships between artists, arts professionals, business people and City Staff. Public participation including all segments of our ethnic community and an effective working relationship with the media are essential elements in broadening support of the Plan and generating a strong audience base in the future. Ideas should be shared with other cities, regions and states with' successful plans in place. Priorities shoud be determined based on fiscal realities. 0 As part of the process, the Task Force will recommend an organizational structure and related staffing to implement and support the Plan. The feasibility of a non-profit and City run organization should be considered. Funding sources from all areas of the community will be investigated and designated. Funding possibilities include grants, philanthropic donations and/or contributions or sponsorship by the business community. The Task Force will be under the leadership of a Glendale City Councilmember appointed by the Mayor. Each member of City Council, including the Mayor, will recommend up to four people to participate in the Task Force. Membership should include representation from the arts and business communities. A list of people who participated in the October 1996 symposium and/or expressed an interest in serving on a Task Force is attached. Council's selections are not limited to this list. The City will provide assistance from the City Manager's office, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Library. Sub -Committees should be assigned as deemed appropriate to the goals of the Master Plan. SUMMARY: The need for a Master Plan for the Arts is clear. The success of a Master Plan and its implementation is dependent upon on all segments of the community working in partnership. The City of Glendale, the Glendale Unified School District, Glendale Community College, the Chamber of Commerce, the Glendale Partners, the Glendale Homeowner's Coordinating Council, and representatives from all ethnic groups in our community are among the many people and organizations who should be challenged to make this dream a reality. 7 • �� U rD .c. y OF fN� CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Letter(s) of Commendation BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The Cultural Commission has requested that this item be placed on each agenda for the Commission to consider sending out letter(s) of commendation to worthy individuals/organizations which provide cultural events/activities or enhance culture in the Coachella Valley. This space is reserved for the Commission to discuss any letters of commendation which the Commission would like to send out. Attached are copies of letters that were sent out based on direction from the August 28, 1997 Commission meeting. As deemed appropriate by the Commission. Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager c: cultstaff Ompd TWit " 78-495 CALLS TAMPICO — LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-7000 FAX (760) 777-7101 TDD (760) 777-1227 August 29, 1997 Mr. Jim Ducatte, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Coachella valley 42-600 Cook Street, Suite 110 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Dear Mr. Ducatte: The Cultural Commission of la Quinta would like to express its appreciation for the wonderful day we shared at the Boys & Girls Club in La Quinta last Wednesday. The Cultural Arts Festival produced by Deborah Bechard was a wonderful experience of art, music, dance and educational programs. She is to be commended for her creativity in the program and her dedication to the youth of our city. It was truly an enriching day for a few hundred chiuldren. We were glad to be their guests. Sincerely, TKathry ull P. S. I am enclosing copies of letters of appreciation we sent to the presentors. KH:abl Enc. MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 T4'!t " 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-7000 FAX (760) 777-7101 TDD (760) 777-1227 August 29, 1997 Ms. Terri Hayes ArTeach 74-945 Highway I I I Indian Wells, CA 92210 Dear Terri: The Cultural Commission of La Quinta wants to express its thanks to you for your participation in the Cultural Arts Festival at the Boys & Girls Club of La Quinta. It was an educational, as well as, creative time for them. The hands -on -painting using meaningful symbols was delightful to observe. Maurice, Paul and yourself handled the groups very well and made a major contribution to the day. We enjoyed being guests in your "country." Thank you for giving so much time and talent for the worthwhile cause. Si4ncthryn ere I I, KH: abl MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-7000 FAX (760) 777-7101 TDD (760) 777-1227 August 29, 1997 Ms. Linda Pillow Curatorial Assistant 219 W. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Linda: It was a joy meeting you last Wednesday at the Cultural Arts Festival sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club in La Quinta. The program you presented was well done. The "artifacts" were meaningful to see following the educational video on early Indian life in this area. It is a great way for children to appreciate the history of the area in which they live. Thank you for sharing it with them. The Cultural Commission wants to express its thanks to you for helping make the day a success and for enriching the lives of our young people. We appreciate the valuable service you provide for the Coachella Valley. Sincerely, fath+rynl KH : abl MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253` T44t 4 4 Q" 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO — LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-7000 FAX (760) 777-7101 TDD (760) 777-1227 August 29, 1997 Ms. Deborah Bechard, Director Boy & Girls Club of La Quinta 42-600 Cook Street, Suite 110 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Dear Deborah: The Cultural Arts Festival you sponsored last Wednesday for the children in La Quinta was wonderful. You did a superb job of putting together a program using art, music, dance and educational and cultural information. This was an enriching experience for the children. We were impressed with the quality of the program. You are to be commended for your creative ability and organizational skills. The use of passports was a novel way of helping children understand the world of travel. The experiences they had in each "new country" were well thought out. As visitors, we enjoyed every minute there. It is a joy to see first hand the response of so many young people and their enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for including us as guests. The Cultural Commission expresses their thanks to you for the major contributions you are making in our City and commends you for your dedication to its youth. Sincerely, K(+hryvnull KH:abl MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 I� C 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO — LA GIUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-7000 FAX (760) 777-7101 TDD (760) 777-1227 August 29, 1997 Ms. Susanne Seal c/o Cost Plus World Imports 44-411 Town Center Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 The Cultural Commission of La Quinta wants to express their thanks to you and Stephanie for participating in the Cultural Arts Festival at the Boys & Girls Club in La Quinta last Wednesday. The display and materials you brought were both artistic and educational, and your presentation was quite professional. We appreciate your contribution to enriching the lives of our young people. It is through people like you that children learn of other cultures, the meaning of art pieces designed in different countries, and the similarities between people. You made a meaningful contribution to the Festival, and we hope that interest will continue. Sincerely, 7:�110 fryll KH:abl MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 F � fl2 • V � `y OF THE CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: September 25, 1997 ITEM TITLE: Support and Recognition of Arts Organizations I Pirw1weypiwi The Cultural Commission has requested that this item be placed on each agenda for the Commission to consider giving support and recognition to cultural organizations. This space has been reserved on the agenda for the Commission to discuss support and recognition for appropriate organizations. i • M11 • • As deemed appropriate by the Commission. vv�' C'-t` � Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager cultstaff l.wpd AMERICANSkRTs 1-i-A7 TO OUR MEMBERS: We hope you are enjoying the summer and have found some time to revitalize. In this month's mailing ... Arts Link Our July/August issue includes a special section celebrating the first annual convention of Americans for the Arts as well as useful information about legislation regarding the National Endowment for the Arts, important statistics from the 1997 U.S. Urban Arts Federation study, and new data supporting early childhood education. Monographs The July/August issue of Monographs, a special double issue, includes information on the YouthARTS Development Project, a three-year study of the development and evaluation of arts programs designed for at - risk youth by the Fulton County Arts Council (Atlanta, Ga.), City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs (San Antonio, Texas), and the Regional Arts and Culture Council (Portland, Oreg.). Learn about the use of "logic models" as a tool for the development and evaluation of your own projects! 1998 Annual Convention We are already -planning for next year's annual convention and have enclosed a document outlining our direction on the theme, preconferences and focus areas for the 1998 meeting. Please look through the document and return any comments to me by September 12th. Legislative Alert The enclosed update provides you with an overview of the Senate reauthorization bill, a recap of July and preview of September Congressional activity and recommended grassroots action. Also attached is the House Interior Appropriations voting record, including the "Rules" vote that essentially zeroed out the NEA in the House. Community Residency Exchange Program The second year of this exciting international exchange program is ready to begin. Local arts agencies are eligible to submit an international residency project of interest to their community and host a visiting artist or. to recommend local artists to travel abroad for work in either Ireland or Northern Ireland. See the attached for more on how your agency can get involved. New Education Resources Americans for the Arts has partnered with the U.S. Department of Education to provide you with two informative publications: Americo Goes Back to School: Responding to the Call to Action and Arts Education and School Improvement Resources for Local and State Leaders, a guide to selected department programs. These publications will be coming under separate cover. Don't forget... October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Mara Walker Senior Director of Programs and Member Services t Conference roupdqiso Cass Form ape Order The 1997 Annual Convention AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS June 7-10, 1997 - Minneapolis -St. Paul, Minnesota POST -CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE S10. 00 EACH TAPE Qty Tape # Session Title AA9700 Complete set of Cassettes in Albums (includes 20% discount) $320.00 GENERAL SESSIONS AA9702 Americans for the Arts Annual Business Meeting AA9703 A Way of Making Music: Performance & Discussion of Chamber Music - John Steinmetz AA9704 Links to Leadership Luncheon - Jane Alexander, Sara E. 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AA9721 Uncle Sam Wants You ... To _ Understand the New Tax Laws AA9722 Sponsorship AA9723 Hatching Art: Arlington County's _ Award -Winning Arts Incubator Model AA9724 Effective Web Sites: Expanding _ the Capacity of Your Programs and Services _ AA9725 Coming Together: The Why and How of Mergers AA9726 Multiple Minds/Single Voice: Arts Education AA9727ab Public Resource Development - _ Part 1 / Private Resource Development - Part 2 (2 tapes - $20.00) Qty Tape # Session Title AA9728ab Step by Step: Developing a Compelling Message and Communicating It Effectively (2 tapes - $20.00) Tuesday, June 10, 1997 AA9729 Cultivating Major Individual Giving AA9730 On-line Advocacy AA9731 Paycheck Philanthropy: Workplace Giving to the Arts AA9732 Youth Arts Development Project _ AA9733 Arts Education Evaluation: How Do We Know It's Working? How Do We Know if Students are Learning? 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AA0197B E-mail ads@inlink.com / http✓/www. iwc.com/ads AMERT ANSFORARTHE TS August 19, 1997 Dear Americans for the Arts Member: Americans for the Arts is pleased to present a second opportunity to participate in the Community Residency Exchange Program, an international exchange program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The residencies, which will take -place between May and December 1998, offer artists, arts organizations, and local arts agencies (LAAs) in the U.S. the opportunity to participate in four -week artistic exchanges between the US and Ireland or Northern Ireland. LAAs will be able to develop an Michael H. Jordan international residency project of interest to their community and/or to recommend local Westinghouse Electric Corporation (s) to travel abroad and work on a project in either Ireland or Northern Ireland. Chair, National Policy Board Fred Lazarus IV Our 1997 program has been extremely successful. This years residency hosts are the Pratt The Maryland Institute, Fine Arts Center in Seattle, WA; Broward Cultural Affairs Council in Fort Lauderdale, College of Art FL; Jay County Arts Council in Portland, IN; Chair, Governing Board and Carlsbad Arts Office in Carlsbad, CA. Robert L. Lynch Residency Proiects for Foreign Artists in the U.S. President and ceo Local arts agencies are eligible to submit aproposal describing a residency Project that would offer an Irish artist working in any discipline the chance to share his or her unique talents with that community. Our partners, the Arts Councils of Ireland and Northern Ireland, have developed a review process to select the four best artists for the four -week residencies in U.S. communities. The opportunity to host artists from other countries can inspire new work and lead to future ongoing collaborations. It can also greatly enrich the programs of the LAAs' constituent organizations. In order to host an artist from abroad through this program, a local arts agency must have the capacity and experience to develop and oversee an international artistic residency. LAAs will be expected to: 3000Vermont Avenue NW • Provide details of proposed project(s) in the local community; 12th floor • Provide subsistence (accommodations and local travel) for the resident artist; Washington DC 20005 . Work closely with the Americans for the Arts project coordinator. T 202 3712830 F 202 3710424 • Have a staff liaison for the project; One East 53rd Street • Provide working facilities and materials appropriate for the project; and New York NY 10022 • Submit a final report to Americans for the Arts upon completion of the residency. T 212 223 2787 F 212 980 4857 LAAs wishing to host artists from abroad should be aware of the special nature of the www.artsusa.org commitment. In many cases, the residency experience will be the first in-depth interaction that visiting artists have with the United States. As they will be removed from their usual support networks, most artists will expect that their hosts will help them set up social as well as work -related activities, just as they would do for U.S. artists visiting their country. Community Residency Exchange Program Application How to Apply: Submit a project proposal of no more than two pages that responds to items a. through h. below. Please label each response with its corresponding letter. Mail to Americans for the Arts, 1000 Vermont Ave., NW, 12th Floor, NW, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to 202.371.0424. The proposal must be received at Americans for the Arts no later than October 15, 1997. Call Helena Belanger, Project Coordinator, at 202.371.2830 if you have any questions. Residency Proiects for Foreign Artists in the U.S. a. Please provide: • Organization Contact • Title • Organization • Address • Phone • Fax • Email b. What are your preferred residency dates? c. Please indicate artistic discipline(s) and country(ies) of artist(s) you wish to host. d. Proposed project description. What is the nature of residency activities? Who are the intended participants/beneficiaries of the residency? What outreach/educational activities do you plan? e. How would your LAA, other arts organizations, and your community benefit from a residency of an artist from abroad? f. What are your staff resources for this residency? What are your plans for helping the artist make contacts in his or her artistic field in the community? g. What facilities can you provide to accommodate the visiting artist(s)? Please be specific about the size and condition of any of the following that are relevant: studio space, sprung -wood floors, barrel, mirrors, pianos, recording equipment, kilns, presses, media editing equipment, cameras, dark room etc. Indicate if the artist(s) will have unlimited access to these facilities or to what degree these facilities will be shared with other artists. h. What living accommodations will you provide (e.g., in -studio apartment, separate off -site apartment, hotel, private room in a shared house, etc.)? What are the arrangements for meals (e.g., kitchen, meals prepared etc.)? These activities might include: educational field trips to sites of interest, social gatherings, professional introductions to others in their field, and being generally available to lend a helping hand throughout the residency period. In summary, it will be up to the host LAA, working with local artists and organizations interested in international exchange, to welcome the visiting artist to community. Local International Visitors Councils are a good source of information and support as well. While hosting someone from abroad is a responsibility, arts organizations that have had this type of experience report it pays personal and professional dividends many times over. In reviewing applications for residency projects, the review panel will consider: • The artistic excellence and artistic merit of the proposed project; • The extent to which the residency is consistent with the LAA's and other local host organizations' artistic mission and ongoing programs; • The quality of the proposed educational or outreach activities; and • The ability to provide access to appropriate facilities, workspace, equipment and artistic resources for the selected visiting artist(s). The Community Residency Exchange Program will provide funding from abroad for the artists who participate in the residencies. The Program will cover international transportation, an artist fee, and a stipend to cover food and miscellaneous expenses. The local arts agency, alone or in conjunction with arts organizations in the community, will provide the artist with housing, materials, local transportation, and support for an exciting residency experience. Residency Proiects for U.S. Artists Abroad Four U.S. artists will travel to Ireland/Northem Ireland for four weeks residencies. In addition to residencies in the U.S., the Project Coordinator will work closely with local arts agencies nationwide to nominate artists of recognized artistic excellence and experience working in community -based arts education programs to participate in the program. Local arts agencies will apply on behalf of an artist in their locality with the expertise to work in any of the projects developed abroad The nomination process will begin in the fall and an agency is eligible to nominate an artist even if it is not submitting a residency proposal. We will provide you with additional information on this aspect of the program in the November mailing. In the meantime, if you are interested in submitting a proposal to host a residency project in your community your proposal must be received by Americans for the Arts no later than October 15,1997. Remember, you need not apply to host a residency in order to recommend an artist from your community to travel abroad. If you have any questions, please call Helena Belanger, Project Coordinator, at 202.371.2830. Sincerely, A,4A Wes, Mara Walker Director of Programs and Member Services Helena Belanger Project Coordinator Michael H. Jordan Westinghouse Electric Corporation Chair, National Policy Board Fred Lazarus IV The Maryland Institute. College of Art Chair, Governing Board Robert L. Lynch President and CEO 1000Vermont Avenue NW 12th Floor Washington OC 20005 T 202 3712830 F 202 3710424 AMERII: ANSARTS Legislative Update & Alert To: Americans for the Arts members and arts advocates From: Bob Lynch, President and CEO Nina Ozlu, Vice, President of Government Affairs® Re: Senate to vote on NEA legislation in early September August 25, 1997 Background Congress began its one month recess on August 1 st and will return to Washington during the first week of September. Just before the Senate recessed for the month, two key Senate committees acted quickly to restore House cuts to NEA funding for FY 98 and to approve a 5-year reauthorization bill. However, neither the Interior Appropriations bill (H.R. 2107) nor the NEA Reauthorization bill (S.1020) made it to the Senate floor before the break. Senate votes and possible controversial amendments are expected to be offered on the Senate floor beginning the second week of September. Because the Senate votes will represent the NEA's high water marks, it is important that the most favorable bills are passed on the Senate floor so that Senate conferees can go into the House -Senate conference negotiation very strong later in September. Status of the FY 98 Interior Appropriations Bill (as of 8/25/97) Subcmte. Subcmte. Full Cmte. Rule Floor Conference President Hearings Mark-up Mark-up Vote Vote Report Vote Sign/Veto House 3/5/97 & 3/13/97 6/17/97 6/26/97 7/10/97 7/15/97 $10 million $10 million $0 Senate 4/24/97 7/18/97 7/22/97 1 $100 million $100 million Static nf the NEA Reauthorization Bill (as of 8125/97) Sub/Full Cmte. Hearings Subcmte. Mark-up Full Cmts. Mark-up Rule Vote Floor Vote Conference Report Vote President Sign/Veto House 5/13/97 1 Senate 4/29/97 n/a 7/23/97 I ' One East 53rd Street Re -Cap of Actions Taken by Key Senate Committees New York NY 10022 T 212 223 2787 July 15th, Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee Chairman Jim Jeffords (R-VT) and F 212 980 4857 Ranking Democratic Committee Member Edward Kennedy (D-MA) introduced a bipartisan, five- www.artsusa.org year NEA reauthorization bill S. 1020 through their committee, which the full committee later approved with a few restructuring amendments by a vote of 14-to-4. July 18th, Senate Subcommittee on Interior Appropriations also moved quickly to mark-up the House version of the FY 98 funding bill and restore $100 million back to the NEA's budget. The following week, the funding bill was approved unanimously by the full Committee on Appropriations. Please note that the full subgranting authority to all local arts a¢.Ps is maintained in the Senate App=riations bill while the reauthorization bill currently provides a more limited authority. Americans for the Arts . Legislative Update & Alert, p.2 August 25, 1997 S. 1020 NEA Reauthorization bill: Key Restructuring Components remaining from original bill & Committee Amendments (in bold, italics) l . Five-year reauthorization for the NEA and NEH. 2. Funding level cap of $105 million on the NEA and $175 million on the NEH for FY 98 only, and such sums as necessary in the following years. 3. Merger of key administrative functions of the NEA and NEH. 4. Allocation of all NEA funds above $99.5 million to go for specific arts education programs. 5. Reduction on the administrative overhead of NEA to 12% by FY 99. 6. Establishment of a procedure for recapture of funds for commercially successful grants. 7. Maintenance of strict prohibition for funding of obscene projects. 8. Prohibition on funding of seasonal support and subgranting of federal funds except by state, regional and those local arts agencies that are units of local government. 9. Establishment & maintenance of four grant categories with funds allocated by the following formulas: A. 40% for Grants of National Significance B. 40% for State Partnership Grants (currently states are block -granted 35%) Co 10% for Direct Grants (i.e.- literature fellowships, folk and jazz honorific grants) D. 10% for Arts Education and Underserved Community Grants 10. Minimum basic state grant allocation changed within the partnership categoryfrom $200,000 to the greater of $200,000 or 1 % of total state partnership grants. 11. Priority to be given to arts education — in addition to underserved communities applications — in all fpff grant categories. (Arts education programming to encompass lifelong learning.) 12. Limit on representatives serving on advisory panels to 10% from any one state. Each of the amendments introduced during the reauthorization bill mark-up passed, except for one amendment that was introduced by Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) to increase the state block grant formula from 40% to 60%. The Judd amendment yielded significant discussion during the hearing, but it was eventually defeated by a tie vote of 9-to-9. While this amendment failed by the narrowest of margins in committee, similar amendments to increase state block grants are likely to yield heated debate when the Interior Appropriations bill and/or Reauthorization bill is considered on the Senate floor in September. votes on the NEA Reauthorization Bill in Senate Committee (Senate Labor & Human I Party I State I Increase State Grants to 60% Passage of Reauth. bill Resources Committee Amendment Defeated ! I Passed, Americans for the Arts Legislative Update & Alert, p.3 August 26, 1997 What to Expect in September Both the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee agreed to work together on a joint task force to strategize on various ways to advance the reauthorization bill into conference with the House. Possibilities range from attaching the entire reauthorization bill to the appropriations bill or just folding in some of the key restructuring components of the reauthorization bill into the funding bill. Both these bills will be taken up on the Senate floor during the second week of September. After the Senate passes its version of the Interior Appropriations bill, the two versions of the bill will be reconciled in conference between representatives of the House and Senate during the month of September. Funding for the NEA has already been identified as one of the few controversial funding items left to be resolved by Congress. We are pleased to report that the White House continues to place solid pressure on Congress, warning of the President's intent to fight and even veto the entire Interior Appropriations bill in order to maintain funding for the NEA. We expect several drastic NEA restructuring amendments to be offered on the Senate floor when these two bills are being considered during the second week of September and during joint conference negotiations, including: • an attempt to drastically increase the block grant formulas to the states • an attempt to formally merge the NEA and NEH • an attempt to redistribute NEA funds to an extremely narrow definition of "arts education" for K-12, school - based arts instruction programs. • an attempt to make further content restrictions on NEA grants Grassroots Action to Take Americans for the Arts and several other national arts and humanities organizations who actively participate in the Cultural Advocacy Group have crafted a joint grassroots message to Congress. These national cultural organizations have provided their grassroots members with a similar message customized to their groups. We encourage you to make these points in your letters & calls to the Senate by September 8th: • Oppose increasing the block -grant formula to the states. We need to maintain a strong federal role — arts and humanities support from a combination of state, local, federal, and private sectors is an American partnership that works — don't destroy it. • Support the Jeffords/Kennedy bill (S. 1020) to reauthorize the NEA and NEH for five years. • Support an appropriations of $136 million each for NEA and NEH in FY 98. (President's budget request) • Maintain a broad and flexible approach towards arts education that allows the NEA to continue funding arts organizations as critical resources for lifelong learning. (Provide examples of your after -school and summer arts education programs in the community; examples of your lifelong learning arts programs with adults, senior citizens and pre-schoolers; as well as your artist residency programs in the schools.) • Support bringing the arts and humanities to every American child and family through di= national, state and local programs of the NEA and NEH. (We also support the NEA 's important subgranting partnerships through regional, state and local arts agencies.) • Support an equitable balance of grant distribution within the various categories at both the NEA and NEH. The division of federal funds among national, state, and local programs varies between the two endowments, but in each case represents a carefully drawn balance addressing the particular needs of each. (In the NEA 's case, we endorse the equitable distribution of federal funds outlined in the Jeffords/Kennedy bill: 40% to the States; 40% to National Significance; 10% to Direct Grants; and 10% to Arts Education and Underserved Communities.) AMERICANS ARTS HOUSE SETS NEA FUNDING AT ZERO Between July 10-15, the House of Representatives took a series of votes on the Interior Appropriations bill concerning the cultural agencies. Due to the outcome of the vote on the Rule, an up -or -down vote on NEA funding was not permitted. A list of House members' votes follows these vote descriptions. The Rule Adoption of the Rule (H. Res. 181) providing the terms of debate for House Floor consideration of the Interior Appropriations bill. The bill provides $13 billion in new budget authority for the Department of the Michael H. Jordan Interior and related agencies for FY 98. The rule did NOT waive a point of Westinghouse Electric Corporation order against the $10 million of funding in the bill for the NEA because its Chair. National Policy Board authorization had expired. Therefore, NEA opponents were able to Fred Lazarus IV eliminate even the $10 million originally in the bill. Please note, however, The Maryland Institute, that this Rule issued protection for the Ehlers Amendment (see below). College of Art Chair, Governing Board Adopted 217-216. Americans for the Arts' position: NO Robert L. Lynch President and CEO Ehlers Amendment FY 98 Interior Appropriations/Arts Block Grant Program. Ehlers (R-MI) amendment to terminate the NEA and provide $80 million in block grants to states for arts funding. The Amendment would direct 37% of the funding to state arts commissions, 60% to local school boards to fund school based arts activities, and 3% for administrative costs. It would also prohibit the use of funds to support obscene or pornographic art. Rejected 155-271. Americans for the Arts' position: NO Chabot Amendment 1000 Vermont Avenue NW FY 98 Interior Appropriations/NEH. Chabot (R-OH) amendment to 12th Floor eliminate the bill's $110 million appropriation for the NEH. Rejected 96- Washington DC 20005 328 T 202 3712830 F 202 3710424 Americans for the Arts' position: NO One East 53rd Street New York NY 10022 Final Passage T 212 223 2787 FY 98 Interior Appropriations/Passage. Passage of the bill to provide $13 F 212 980 4857 billion in new budget authority for the Department of the Interior and www.artsusa.org related agencies for FY 98. The bill provides $552 million less than provided in FY 97, and $147 million less than requested by the President. It includes NO funds for NEA, and $110 million for NEH. Passed 238-192. Americans for the Arts' position: - NO House Interior Appropriations Votes State District T Party Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass AK At Large R 13 I Young, Don yes yes n0 vote n0 vote AL 4 ! R 1 Aderhoit, Robert yes yes Yes Yes AL 6 R 3 IBachus, Spencer yes i yes no Yes AL 1 R 7 Callahan, Sonny yes yes n0 yes AL 5 D 4 lCramer. Robert E. n0 n0 n0 n0 AL 2 R 3 1 Everett, Terry yes yes no yes AL 7 D 3 7Hilli.rd, Earl n0 n0 no yes AL 3 R 1 Riley, Bob yes yes Yes Yes AR 1 D 1 iSerry, Marion n0 L no n0 no AR 4 R 3 Dickey, Jay yes yes j no yes AR 3 R 1 Hutchinson, Asa yes yes n0 yes AR 2 D 1 Snyder, Vic n0 n0 n0 no AZ 6 R 2 Hayworth, J.D. yes no yes Yes AZ 5 R 7 Kolbe, Jim yes n0 n0 yes AZ 2 D 4 Pastor, Ed n0 n0 no no AZ 1 R 2 Salmon, Matt yes no yes yes AZ 4 R 2 Shadegg,John yes no yes yes AZ 3 R 11 1 Stump, Bob yes no yes yes CA 30 D I 3 Becerra, Xaxier no no no no CA 26 D B Berman, HowardL. no no vote no no CA 49 R 2 Bilbray, Brian yes yes no yes CA 44 R 1 2 Bono, Sonny yes no yes yes CA 42 D 17 Brown Jr., George E. no n0 no no CA 43 R 3 Calvert, Ken yes yes no yes CA I 15 R 2 Campbell, Tom yes no no yes CA 22 D 1 Capps, Walter n0 n0 n0 n0 CA 18 D 5 Condit, Gary yes no yes no CA 47 R 5 Cox, C. Christopher yes no yes Yes CA 51 R 4 Cunningham, "Duke" yes yes T Yes Yes CA 9. D 14 1 Dellums, Ronald V. n0 no I no n0 CA 32 D 10 Dixon, Julian C. no no n0 n0 CA 20 D 4 Dooley, Calvin I n0 n0 no n0 CA 4 R 4 I Doolittle, Jon yes no vote yes yes CA 28 R 9 Dreier, David yes yes yes yes CA 14 j D 3 1 Eshoo, Anna I no n0 no vote no CA 17 D 3 1 Farr, Sam T no no vote n0 no CA 3 D 4 Fazio, Vic no no n0 n0 CA 50 D 3 Filner, Bob no n0 n0 no CA 23 R 6 Gsllegly, Elton yes yes no yes CA 36 I D 3 Harman, Jane n0 n0 n0 n0 CA 2 R 6 Merger, Wally yes no yes yes CA 38 R 3 ( Horn, Steve n0 yes n0 yes CA 52 R 9 (Hunter, Duncan yes yes yes yes CA 37 D 2 1Jusnits McDonald no no no no CA 41 R 3 jKim, Jay yes yes j n0 yes CA 12 D 9 Lantos, Tom I n0 no In0 no CA 40 R 10 Lewis, Jerry yes yes no i yes CA 16 D 2 Lotgren, Zoe no i no no no CA 31 D 9 Martinez, Matthew G. no no no no CA 5 D 4 Matsui, Robert T. n0 no n0 n0 CA 25 R 3 jMcKeon, Howard "Buck" yes yes yes yes Page 1 House Interior Appropriations Votes State District Party Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass CA 7 D 12 1 Miller, George n0 n0 n0 n0 CA 48 R 8 IPackard, Ron yes Yes n0 yes CA I 8 D I 6 Pelosi, Nancy n0 n0 n0 n0 CA 11 R 3 Pombo, Richard yes yes yes yes CA 19 R 2 Radanovich, George P. I yes yes yes yes CA 1 R 2 Riggs, Frank yes n0 n0 yes CA 27 R 1 Rogan, Jim yes yes Yes yes CA 45 R 5 Rohrobacher, Dan& yes i yes yes yes CA 33 D 3 Roybal-Allard, Lucille no no n0 n0 CA 39 R 3 Royce, Edward yes Yes yes n0 CA 46 D 1 Sanchez, Loretta n0 n0 n0 n0 CA 24 D 1 Sherman, Brad n0 no n0 yes CA 13 D 13 Stark, Pate no no no no CA 10 D 1 Touscher, Ellen no n0 no n0 CA 21 R 4 Thomas, Bill yes yes n0 yes CA 34 D 8 Torres, Esteban Edward no n0 n0 no CA 35 D 4 Waters, Maxine n0 no no n0 CA 29 D 12 I Waxman, Henry A. n0 n0 n0 n0 CA 6 D 3 I Woolsey, Lynn j no no no vote no CO 1 D 1 D&Gette, Diana I no j no n0 no CO 5 R 6 Hefley, Joel yes no no yes CO 3 R 3 McInnis, Scott yes yes no yes CO 6 R 8 Schaefer, Dan yes yes no yes CO 4 R 1 Schaffer, Bob yes n0 ye5 yes CO 2 D 6 !Skaggs, David E. no no no no CT 3 D 4 DeLouro, Rosa j no no no no CT 2 D 9 Geidenson, Sam n0 no n0 no CT 6 R 8 !Johnson, Nancy L. yes yes no n0 CT 1 D 9 1 Kennelly, Barbara B. n0 no n0 no CT 5 D 1 Maloney, Jim n0 no no no CT 4 R j 6 !Shays, Christopher yes ! yes n0 yes DE At Large R 3 !Castle, Michael n0 n0 no no FL 9 R 8 Bilirskis, Michael yes yes n0 yes FL 2 D 1 Boyd, Allen Jr. n0 yes no no FL 3 D 3 Brown, Corrine no no no vote no vote FL 12 R 3 Canady, Charles yes yes yes yes FL 11 D 1 Davis, Jim no no no no FL 20 D 3 Deutsch, Peter n0 n0 n0 yes FL 21 R 3 Diaz -Bolan, Lincoln yes yes n0 yes FL 16 R 2 Foley, Mark yes no n0 n0 FL 4 R 3 IFowler, Tillie yes yes n0 yes FL 14 R 5 Goss, Porter J. yes yes no yes FL 23 D 3 Hastings, Alcee no no n0 no FL 8 R 9 McCollum, Bill yes yes n0 n0 FL 17 D 3 Meek, Carrie n0 no n0 n0 FL 7 R 3 IMics, John yes yes no yes FL 13 R 3 Miller, Dan yes yes no yes FL 18 R 5 Ros-Lehtinen, lleana i yes_ yes n0 yes FL 1 R 2 Scarborough, Joe yes I n0 yes yes FL 22 R 9 Shaw Jr., E. Clay yes yes n0 I yes FL 6 R 5 1Steams, Cliff yes n0 yes yes Page 2 House Initerior Appropriations Votes State District Party I Term House Member The Rule EMers Chabot Final Pass FL 5 D 1 3 Thurman, Karen no no no no FL 15 R 2 Weldon, David yes Yes 1 yes yes FL 19 D 1 lWexler, Robert no no no no FL 10 R 1 14 1young, C.W. Bill yes yes no yes GA 7 R 1 2 1 Barr, Bob yes n0 yes yes GA 2 D 3 Bishop. Sanford n0 flu n0 ! n0 GA B R 2 Chembliss, Saxby yes YeS yes yes GA 3 R 3 Collins, Michael yes yes yes yes GA 9 R 3 Deal, Nathan yes Yes Yes yes GA 6 R 10 Gingrich, Newt yes yes no vote yes GA 1 R 3 Kingston, Jack yes no I yes yes GA 5 D 6 Lewis, John no no no no GA 11 R 3 Linder, John yes Yes Yes Yes GA 4 D 3 McKinney, Cynthia no no no no GA , 10 R i 2 Norwood, Charles yes yes YeS yes HI 1 D 1 4 Abercrombie, Neil n0 n0 no n0 Hl 2 D 5 Mink, Patsy no no no no IA 3 D 1 Boswell, Leonard i no n0 no n0 lA 4 R 2 Ganske, Greg yes yes no no IA 5 R 2 Latham, Tom yes yes Yes Yes IA 1 R 11 Leach, Jim n0 yes no no IA 2 R 4 NussW Jim yes yes Yes yes ID 1 R 2 1 Chenoweth, Helen yes yes yes yes ID 2 R 3 Crapo, Michael yes yes yes yes IL 5 D 1 Blagojevich, Rod n0 n0 n0 n0 IL 12 D 6 Costello, Jerry F. no no no no IL 8 R 15 Crane, Philip M. yes no yes yes 7 D 1 Davis, Danny no no no no IL 17 D 6 Evans, Lane no n0 n0 n0 ill. IL 15 R 4 Ewing, Thomas yes yeS n0 yes IL 13 R 7 Fawell, Harris W. yes yeS no no IL 4 D 3 Gutierrez, Luis no no n0 no IL 14 R 16 Hastert, J. Dennis yes yes yes yes IL 6 R 12 Hyde, Henry J. yes Yes Yes yes IL 2 D 2 Jackson Jr., Jesse no no n0 no IL 18 R 2 LaHood, Ray yes yes no yes IL 3 D 8 Lipinski, William O. n0 yes n0 yes IL 16 R 3 Menzuilo, Donald yes no yes Yes IL 10 R 10 Porter, John Edward yes yes n0 Yes IL 19 D 5 Poshard, Glenn no no no no IL 1 D 3 Rush, Bobby no n0 1 n0 n0 IL 20 R 1 Shimkus, John yes yes n0 yes IL 11 R 2 Weller, Jerry yes yes no yes IL 9 D 16 Yates, Sidney R. no n0 n0 n0 IN 6 R 8 Burton, Dan yes n0 yes yes IN 5 R 3 Buyer, Steve yes yes Yes IN 10 D 1 Canon, Julia Ln no no no IN 9 D 17 Hamilton, Lee H. n0 no n0 yes IN 8 R 2 Hostettler, John N. yes n0 yes yes IN 2 1 R 2 McIntosh, David yes n0 yes n0 IN 7 1 R 1 Pease, Edward yes yes yes yes Page 3 House Interior Appropriations Votes State District Party I Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass IN 3 D 1 4 lRoemer, Tim J. n0 n0 n0 no IN 4 R 2 Souder, Mark Edward yes n0 ye8 yes IN 1 D 7 Visclosky, Peter J. n0 n0 no n0 KS 1 R 1 Moran, Jerry yes yes n0 yes KS 2 R 1 Ryun, Jim yes n0 yes yes KS 3 R 1 ISnowbarger, Vince yes yes n0 yes KS 4 R 2 Tiahrt, Todd yes no yes yes KY 6 D 3 Baesler Scotty no no no no KY 4 R 6 IBunning, Jim yes yes n0 yes KY 2 R 3 Lewis, Ron yes yes n0 yes KY 3 R 1 Northup, Anne yes yes n0 yes KY 5 R 9 Rogers, Harold yes yes n0 yes KY 1 R 2 !Whitfield, Edward yes yes n0 yes LA 6 R 6 1 Baker, Richard H. yes I yes n0 I yes LA 5 R 1 Cooksey,John yes I n0 n0 yes LA 2 D 4 jJefferson, William J. n0 n0 n0 no LA 7 D 1 John, Chris no no n0 no LA 1 R 11 I Livingston, Bob yes no no yes LA I 4 R 6 McCrory, Jim yes n0 no yes' LA 3 R 10 IT.uzin, W.J. yes no no yes MA 10 D 1 Delshunt, Wm. I n0 no n0 no MA 4 D I 9 Frank, Barney j no no no no MA 8 I D I 6 (Kennedy, Joseph P.11 n0 no n0 n0 MA 7 D 11 Markey, Edward J. no n0 no no vote MA 3 D 1 McGovern, Jim n0 no n0 n0 MA 5 D I 3 Meehan, Marty i n0 n0 n0 n0 MA 9 D 13 Moakley, Joe no n0 n0 no MA 2 D 5 INeal, Richard E. n0 no n0 no MA 1 D a 1 Olver, John W. no no no no MA 6 D 1 Tierney, John no no no no MD 6 R 3 Bartlett, Roscoe I yes no yes yes MD 3 D 6 Cardin, Benjamin L. n0 n0 n0 n0 MD 7 D 2 Cummings, Elijah no n0 no no MD I 2 R 2 Ehrlich, Robert yes yes yes yes MD 1 R 4 Gilchrest, Wayne yes yes no yes MD 5 D 9 Hoyer, Stony H. n0 n0 I no yes MD 8 R 6 Morella, Constance A. no n0 no n0 MD 4 D 1 3 Wynn, Albert n0 n0 n0 no ME 1 D 1 JAllen, Tom j n0 n0 no no ME 2 D 2 Bsldacci, John n0 n0 n0 no MI 5 D 3 JBarcia, James n0 no no yes MI 10 D 11 Sonior, David E. n0 n0 vote no n0 MI 4 R I 4 Camp, Dave yes yes no yes MI 15 D 1 Kilpatrick, C. "Cheeks" n0 n0 no n0 MI 14 D 17 Conyers, John, Jr. no no no vote no MI I 16 D 21 (Dingell, John D. n0 n0 n0 n0 MI 3 R I 3 Ehlers, Vernon yes yes n0 yes MI 2 R 3 I Hookstra, Peter yes yes n0 yes MI 1 9 D 11 lKildee, Dale E. no no no no MI 11 R 3 1Knollenberg, Joseph yes yes no yes MI 12 D 8 ILevin, Sander M. n0 n0 n0 no Page 4 House Interior Appropriations Votes State District Party Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass MI 13 j D 2 Avers, Lynn no no no no MI 7 R 3 Smith, Nick yes I yes n0 YQS. MI 8 D ! 1 Stabenow, Debbie : n0 j no no no MI 1 D 3 Stupak, Bart n0 no I no I n0 MI 6 R 6 Upton, Frederick S. I yes yes n0 Yes MN 1 R I 2 Gutnecht, Gil yes Yes yes Yes MN 6 D I 2 Luther, Bill n0 n0 I n0 n0 MN 2 D 3 Minga, David n0 no no no MN 8 D 12 Oberstar, James L. no n0 no no MN 7 D 4 Peterson, Collin n0 n0 n0 no MN 3 R 4 Ramstod, Jim no no no n0 MN 5 D 10 Sabo, Martin Olav no n0 n0 n0 MN 4 D I 11 Vento, Bruce F. no no n0 no MO 7 R 1 Blunt, Roy yes Yes no yes MO 1 D 1 15 ICIev, William I n0 no no I n0 MO 6 D 3 Danner, Pat no no n0 n0 MO 8 R 1 Emerson, JoAnn yes n0 I yes yes MO 3 D 11 Gephardt, Richard A. I n0 n0 n0 vote n0 MO 9 R 1 IHulshof, Kenny I yes n0 no Yes MO 5 D 2 (McCarthy, Karen no no n0 I n0 MO 4 D 11 (Skelton, Ike ( no yes no yes MO 2 R 3 Talent, James I yes no yes !, yes MS 4 R 5 Parker, Mike yes yes n0 line MS 3 R 1 Pickering, Charles I yes yes no ! Yes MS 5 D 5 Taylor, Gene yes no i yes yes MS 2 D 3 Thompson, Bennie n0 n0 n0 yes MS 1 R 2 Wicker, Roger ! yes yes no yes MT At Large I R 1 Hill, Rick yes yes no yes NC 10 i R I 7 Ballenger, Cass yes yes no yes NC 5 R ' 2 Burr, Richard M. yes yes no Yes NC 1 D j 3 Clayton, Eva no no no no NC 6 R 7 Coble, Howard I yes yes yes yes NC 2 D 1 Etheridge, Bob no n0 n0 n0 NC 8 D 12 Hefner, W. G. no n no no NC 4 D 5 Price. David n0 J::noo no no NC 3 R 2 Jones, Walter, Jr. yes no yes yes NC 7 D j 1 1 Mike McIntyre no n0 n0 yes NC 9 R 2 1 Myrick, Sue yes no yes yes NC I 11 R 4 Taylor, Charles H. yes yes yes yes NC 12 D 3 Watt, Melvin no I no n0 n0 ND At Large I D I 3 1 Pomeroy, Earl no j no no no NE 3 R 4 Barrett, Bill yes yes ! n0 yes NE 1 R I 10 I Bereuter, Doug yes yes n0 yes NE j 2 R 2 Christensen, Jon yes yes yes yes NH 2 R 2 Bass, Charles yes yes n0 yes NH 1 R 1 Sununu, John yes yes I n0 yes NJ 1 D 4 jAndrews, Robert E. no no no no NJ 7 R 3 lFranks, Bob I no no no yes NJ 11 I R I 2 Frelinghuysen, Rodney yes no no yes NJ 2 R 2 LoBiondo, Frank A. no no no yes NJ I 13 I D 3 Menendez, Robert no n0 j no I n0 Page 5 House Interior Appropriations Votes State District Party Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass NJ 12 R I 1 Pappas, Mike j yes yes no yes NJ 6 D 6 Pallone, Frank, Jr. no j no no no NJ 8 D 1 Pascrell, William n0 no no no NJ 10 D 5 Payne, Donald M. no no n0 n0 NJ 9 D 1 Rothman, Steven no no n0 no NJ 5 R 9 Roukema, Marge n0 no n0 yes NJ 3 R 8 Saxton, Jim no no j no yes NJ 4 R 9 Smith, Christopher H. yes yes n0 yes NM 3 R 1 Redmond, Bill yes yes no yes NM 1 R 5 Schiff, Steven n0 vote n0 vote n0 vote no vote NM 2 R 9 Skeen, Joe yes yes no yes NV 1 R 2 Ensign, John yes yes n0 yes NV 2 R 1 Gibbons, James I yes yes n0 yes NY 5 D 8 fAckerman, Gary L. no n0 j n0 n0 NY 23 R 8 Boehlen, Sherwood L. yes no no yes NY 17 D 5 Engel, Eliot n0 n0 n0 n0 NY 6 D 6 Flake, Floyd H. n0 n0 n0 n0 NY 1 R 2 Forbes, Michael n0 no no yes NY 20 R 13 Gilman, Benjamin A. yes no n0 yes NY 26 D 3 Hinchey, Maurice no no no no NY 31 R 6 Houghton, Arno n0 no n0 yes NY 19 R 2 Kelly, Sue W. no n0 no yes NY 3 R 3 King, Peter yes n0 yes yes NY 29 D 12 LaFaIce, John J. n0 n0 no vote no NY 2 R 3 I Lazio, Rick I no no no no NY 18 D 5 Lowey, Nits M. ; n0 n0 no no NY 14 D 3 Maloney, Carolyn no n0 n0 no NY 7 D 7 Manton, Thomas J. n0 n0 n0 n0 NY 4 D 1 McCarthy, Carolyn n0 n0 n0 no NY 24 R 3 1 McHugh, John yes yes n0 no NY 21 D 5 McNulty, Michael R. no no n0 n0 NY 13 R 5 Molinari, Susan V. yes no vote no yes NY 8 D 3 Nadler, Jerrold no no no n0 NY 11 D 8 Owens, Major R. n0 no no n0 NY 27 R 5 Paxon, Bill yes yes yes yes NY 30 R 3 Quinn, Jack n0 no n0 n0 NY 15 D 14 Rengel, Charles B. no n0 n0 n0 NY 9 D 9 Schumer, Charles E. n0 no n0 n0 NY 16 D 5 Serrano, Jose no no n0 no NY 28 D 6 Slaughter, Louise Mclntos n0 vote no vote no n0 NY 22 R 10 Solomon, Gerald B.H. yes yes yes yes NY 10 D 8 Towns, Edolphus no no n0 no NY 12 D 3 Velazquez, Nydis no no no no NY 25 R 5 Walsh, James T. yes n0 n0 yes OH 8 R 4 Boehner, John A. yes yes yes yes OH 13 D 3 Brown, Sherrod no no no no OH 1 R 2 Chabot, Steve yes n0 yes yes OH 5 R 5 Gillmor, Paul E. yes yes n0 yes OH 3 D 10 IHall, Tony P. no no no no OH 7 R 4 Hobson, David yes yes n0 yes OH 9 D ! 8 Kaptur, Marcy no no no no Page 6 House Interior Appropriations Votes Parry Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass State District OH I 12 R I 8 I Kasich, John R. yes no yes yes OH 10 ! D 1 Kucinich, Dennis no no no no OH 1 19 R 2 I LaTourette, Steven C. yes no no no OH 18 R 2 Noy, Bob yes yes no yes OH 4 R 8 Oxley, Michael G. yes as no yes OH 2 R 3 Portman, Rob ] yes yes n0 yes OH 15 R 3 Pryce, Deborah yes I yes no yes ON 16 R 13 Reguls, Ralph yes yes OH 14 D 6 Sawyer, Thomas C. no no OH 11 D 15 Stokes, Louis n0 no OH 6 D 1 Strickland, Ted I no n0 Knono OH 17 D 7 Traficant, James A., Jr. ye5 yes OK 2 R 2 Cobum,Tom Yes yes OK 5 R 3 ]stook, Ernest Jim yes n0 OK t R 2 LarentSteve YeS yes OK 6 R 3 Lucas, Frank yeS yeS no yes OK 3 R I 9 Watkins, Was I yes I Yes no yes OK 4 R 2 ]Watts, J.C. yes yes no Yes OR 3 D 2 I Blumenauer, Earl � n0 I � n0 � n0 ] no OR 4 D 6 DeFazio, Peter A. I no no no P:�:no OR t D 3 I Furse, Elizabeth no no I no no OR 5 D 1 Hooley, Darlene n0 n0 n0 n0 OR 2 R 7 !Smith, Bob yes yes n0 Ye8 PA 3 D 8 Borski, Robert A. n0 n0 n0 no PA 14 D 9 Coyne, William J. n0 n0 n0 n0 PA 1 18 D 2 Doyle, Michael no n0 no yes PA�11 nglish, Philip S. yes Yes no Yes PAattah, Choke n0 no n0 no pqoglietts, Thomas M. n0 n0 n0 n0 PA 13 I R 2 Fox, Jon D. yes n0 n0 Yes pq 17 R I 8 IGekas, George W. yes I yes ! yes yes PA 19 R 12 Goodling, William F. yes yes Yes ye5 pq 8 R 3 ]Greenwood, Jim yes no no Yes PA 6 D 3 Holden, Tim n0 no n0 YeS PA 11 D 7 Kenjorski, Paul E. n0 no no no PA 4 D 3 Klink, Ron n0 n0 n0 Yes PA 20 D 2 Mascara, Frank R. no n0 no yeS PA 10 R 18 McDade, Joseph M. yes Yes I no yes PA 15 D 3 McHale, Paul n0 no n0 n0 pq 12 D 13 Murtha. John P. no no n0 yes PA 5 R 1 I Peterson, John I ye S I no I no yes PA 16 R 1 I Pitts. Joe !, yes n0 n0 yes PA 9 R I 13 I Shuster, Bud yes I no yes yes PA 7 R 6 I Weldon, Cur I yes yes no Yes Rl 1 D 2 Kennedy, Patrick J. no no no no RI 2 D 1 IWevgand, Robert j n0 n0 n0 n0 SC 6 D 3 Clyburn, James n0 n0 n0 yes SC 3 R 2 Graham, Undsey I yes yes yeS Yes SC 4 R 3 Inglis, Bob yes no yes yes SC 1 R 2 I Sanford Jr., Mark yes ye S I n0 yes- SC 2 1 R 1 4 1 Spence, Floyd I Yes yes I n0 yeS ::J Page 7 House Interior Appropriations Votes State District I Party Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass SC 5 D 8 Sprott, John M., Jr. n0 n0 n0 no SD At Large R 1 Thuns, John yes yes yes yes TN 7 1 R 2 Bryant, Ed yes n0 yes yes TN 5 D 6 Clement, Bob n0 no j no yes TN 2 R 6 Duncan, John J., Jr. yes yes yes yes TN 9 D 1 Ford, Harold Jr. no no no no TN 6 D 7 Gordon, Bart n0 n0 n0 yes TN 4 R 2 Hilleary, Van yes n0 yes yes TN 1 R 1 Jenkins, Bill yes yes, no yes . TN 8 D 5 Tanner, John S. no yes no yes TN 3 R 2 Wamp, Zach yes yes no yes TX 7 R 14 Archer, Bill yes yes yes yes TX 26 R 7 Armey, Dick yes yes yes yes TX 6 R 7 Barton, Joe yes no yes yes TX 25 D 2 Bentsen, Ken n0 no n0 n0 TX 23 R 3 j Bonilla, Henry yes no no yes TX 8 R 1 Brady, Kevin yes n0 yes yes TX 19 R 7 Combest, Larry yes no yes yes TX 22 R 7 DeLav, Tom yes yes yes yes TX 10 D 2 Doggett, Uoyd no no no no TX 11 D 4 Edwards, Chet no n0 no no TX 24 D 10 Frost, Martin no no no no TX 20 D 19 Gonzalez, Henry B. no no n0 n0 TX 12 R 1 Granger, Kay yes yes I no yes TX 29 D 3 I Green, Gene j no no no no TX 4 D 9 Hall, Ralph M. yes yes I yes yes TX 15 D 1 Hinojosa, Ruben n0 no no n0 TX 18 D 2 Jackson Lee, Sheila n0 n0 n0 n0 TX 30 D 3 Johnson, Eddie Bernice no no n0 n0 TX 3 R 4 Johnson, Sam yes no n0 vote yes TX 9 D 1 Lampoon, Nick n0 n0 n0 no TX 27 D 8 Ortiz, Solomon P. no no no yes TX 14 R 1 Paul, Ron I yes n0 yes n0 TX 16 D 1 Reyes, Silvestre no no no vote n0 vote TX 1 D 1 Sandlin, Max n0 n0 no n0 TX I 5 R 1 Sessions, Pete yes yes yes yes TX 21 R 6 !Smith, Lamar S. yes yes no yes TX 17 D 10 Stenholm, Charles W. yes n0 yes yes TX 28 D j 1 Rodriguez, Ciro no no no no TX 13 R 2 Thornberry, William yes j n0 yes yes TX 2 D 1 Turner. Jim n0 n0 no n0 UT 3 R 1 Cannon, Chris yes no n0 yes UT 2 R 1 Cook, Merrill n0 yes n0 yes UT 1 R 9 jHansen, James V. yes n0 vote yes yes VA 1 R 8 Bateman, Herbert H. yes yes no yes VA 7 R 9 Bliley, Thomas J., Jr. yes yes n0 yes VA 9 D 8 Boucher, Rick no no vote no no VA 11 R I 2 Davis, Thomas M., III yes yes n0 yes VA 5 D 1 Goode, Virgil no no n0 yes VA 6 R 3 Goodlatte, Robert yes j yes j yes yes VA 8 D 1 4 (Moran, James P. no ! n0 i n0 yeS Page 8 House Interior Appropriations Votes State District Party Term House Member The Rule Ehlers Chabot Final Pass VA 2 D 6 Pickett, Owen B. no no no no VA 3 D 3 IScott, Robert no no no no VA 4 D 8 ISisisky, Norman no no no yes VA 10 R 9 Wolf, Frank R. yes yes n0 yes I� '�i VT At Large 9 I 4 i no no no no Sanders, Berne WA 6 D 11 Dicks, Norman D. no no no yes WA 8 R 3 Dunn, Jennifer yes yes n0 yes WA 4 R 2 Hastings, Richard yeS yes yes Yes WA 7 D 5 McDermott, Jim no no no no WA 2 R 2 Metcalf, Jack yes yes no yes WA 5 R 2 Nethercutt, George I yes Yes no yes WA 9 D 1 Smith, Adam n0 n0 n0 no WA 3 R 2 Smith, Linda Yes n0 yes Yes WA 1 R 2 White, Rick yes no no yes WI 5 D 3 Barrett, Thomas n0 n0 no no WI 8 D 1 'Johnson,Jay i no i no no no WI 3 D 1 Kind, Ron no no no no WI 4 D 8 Kleczka, Gerald no no no no Wl 2 R 4 Klug, Scott yes yes j no no WI 1 I R 2 Neumann, Mark yes no yes Yes Wl { 7 D 15 Obey, David R. no n0 no no WI I 6 R 10 jPetri, Thomas E. yes yes yes yes WI 9 R 10 Sensenbrenner, James Yes I yes yes n0 WV 1 D 8 Mollohan, Alan B. no no no yes WV 3 D 11 Rahall, Nick Joe, II n0 no no yes WV j 2 D 8 lWise, Robert E., Jr. no no no n0 WY I At Large R 2 1 Cubin, Barbara yes yes yes yes Page 9