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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. B. FUNDING PLAN FOR THE ARTS 6.18.24 Emily Labows, Cultural Affairs June 18, 2024 Options for Distribution of Arts Funds from Dedicated Admissions Taxes This item relates to Focus Action Plan Initiatives: 3.11, 3.12, 3.13 •Background and the Ask •Opportunity and National Benchmarking •Local Options for Consideration •Possible Funding Breakdown •Timeline Considerations •Council Discussion and Direction Overview of Presentation p2 •On May 14, 2024, City Council passed an ordinance to dedicate a portion of the amusement tax to funding for the arts and culture from the Tourism Investment Program (TIP) Fund. •The Ordinance states: “The revenues generated from the 20% of the Amusement tax dedicated to funding arts and culture shall be placed in a dedicated reserve. The City Manager and the Department of Cultural Affairs shall develop a plan for the use of the funds dedicated to arts and culture. The City Manager shall present such plan to the City Council for the City Council's input. Prior to expenditure or distribution of funding for arts and culture from the dedicated reserve, the City Council shall have formally approved guidance for the use of such funds.” •Funds available: $1,613,524 Background p3 •Opportunity to make strategic investments with the $1.6 million funding dedication to offer robust support for local artists and cultural organizations and promote vibrant public art and cultural programming •Opportunity to attract artists, residents, and visitors from around the world, solidifying our position as a leading cultural destination •Opportunity to become an incubator and beacon of creativity and culture on the East Coast •Address multiple Focus Action Plan Initiatives: •3.11 Explore and implement opportunities to partner with the community and small businesses to activate creative placemaking and cultivate a sense of identity to strengthen the civic, cultural, and economic environments for areas throughout the city •3.12 Conduct capacity mapping to identify potential areas for community-based revitalization projects and placemaking efforts •3.13 Enhance the reach and distribution of the arts throughout the city Opportunity for Transformation and Expansion p4 Some specific steps that the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County have taken to transform their arts and cultural landscape: 1. Public Investment in Cultural Infrastructure & Organizations •Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: Opened in 2006, this state-of-the-art facility was funded through a combination of public and private funds, providing a premier venue for theater, opera, and concerts. •Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM): Originally established in 1984, it moved to its new Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in Museum Park in 2013, funded by a mix of public funding and private donations. •Growth of Cultural Affairs Department staffing to implement growth 2. Support for Local Artists and Organizations •Cultural Grants Program: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs provides grants to local artists and cultural organizations. These grants support a wide range of artistic disciplines and help sustain the local arts community. •Artist Residencies and Studios: Programs like Oolite Arts offer residencies, studio space, and resources to local artists, fostering creativity and community engagement. 3. Public Art Programs •Miami-Dade Art in Public Places Program: Established in 1973, this program mandates that a percentage of construction costs of new public buildings be allocated for public art. This initiative has resulted in a diverse collection of artworks throughout the city. •Wynwood Walls: A project initiated by the late Tony Goldman in 2009, transforming the Wynwood neighborhood into an open-air street art museum with murals by internationally renowned artists. Learning from Leading Arts Cities: Miami p5 4. Establishing Key Cultural Events •Art Basel Miami Beach: Launched in 2002, this international art fair has played a crucial role in putting Miami on the global art map. It attracts artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the world, creating a significant economic and cultural impact. •Miami Art Week: Surrounding Art Basel, a series of satellite fairs, exhibitions, and events take place across the city, further enriching the local art scene. 5. Enhancing Cultural Tourism •Cultural Tourism Campaigns: Marketing and promotional campaigns by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau highlight the city’s cultural assets, attracting tourists interested in arts and culture. •Cultural Passports and Discounts: Initiatives like the Miami Attractions & Museum Month offer discounted admissions and special promotions to encourage exploration of cultural sites. 6. Redevelopment and Revitalization •Wynwood Arts District: Once a neglected warehouse district, Wynwood has been revitalized into a vibrant arts district with galleries, studios, and street art. This transformation has attracted visitors and new businesses, contributing to the area's economic growth. •Little Havana: Cultural initiatives in Little Havana, such as the Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) monthly arts and culture festival, celebrate the area's rich heritage and attract both locals and tourists. •By implementing these strategic initiatives, Miami has successfully created a dynamic and vibrant arts destination that attracts both local residents and international visitors. The city’s commitment to investing in cultural infrastructure, supporting local artists, and fostering public-private partnerships has played a crucial role in its transformation. Learning from Leading Arts Cities: Miami p6 •Support for Local Artists and Bring Arts into Neighborhoods •Increase Public Investment in Cultural Organizations / Strengthen Arts Community •Expand Public Art, Placemaking and Programming •Additional Staffing to Make these Initiatives a Reality Strategic Pillars for Transformation and Expansion p7 National Examples: Individual Artists Grants •Charlotte Arts and Science Council, NC •St. Louis, MO •San Antonio, TX •San Francisco, CA •Miami, FL •Artist must be a current resident of city, has maintained primary residence in city for a number of years (documentation required) and fit in an approved arts discipline •In the past three years, artist must have created and presented their own original works to the public or performed for the public (documentation required) •Typically grant funds may be designated for (but not limited to) equipment and materials, rental space, arts-related travel, conference fees, project completion, professional and artistic development, training, and other resources Strategic Pillar: Support for Local Artists p8 National Example: Louisville Arts in Neighborhoods Community Mini-Grant •Supports the implementation of short-term or one-time innovative and creative events that engage communities within specific neighborhoods of Greater Louisville •Event must contain an element that is artistic in nature, including either performance, exhibit, culinary arts, or creation and engagement in artistic exercise •Event should include a physical, in-person event to happen in a specific neighborhood in Greater Louisville •Event budget should be reasonable and sufficient to execute the project within the project period •Event must be free and open to the public Strategic Pillar: Bring Arts into Neighborhoods p9 National Example: Denver, CO - P.S. You Are Here Grant •P.S. You Are Here Grants supports neighborhood-based, community-led projects in outdoor public spaces •Funds site-specific creative projects that celebrate and beautify the neighborhood in which they are found •Projects build civic engagement, honor heritage, beautify neighborhoods and enrich communities Strategic Pillar: Bring Arts into Neighborhoods p10 NEW GRANT OPTIONS •Virginia Beach-based Individual Artists Mini-Grant : For individual artists at the early stages of their careers to develop and present new works •Love your Neighborhood Collaborative Projects Mini-Grant : For artists or partnerships between artists and community organizations to create short-term or one-time innovative and creative events that engage communities within Virginia Beach neighborhoods •Creative Community Art Activations Grant: Aimed at artists, artists collectives and arts organizations, for the creation and installation of short-term art projects and art activations. This grant aims to bring vibrant, temporary art installations to various locations within the city, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and cultural vibrancy of our community Local Funding Options: Support for Local Artists and Bring Arts into Neighborhoods p11 Integral in making these grants successful is having a dedicated staff member to offer personalized support to artists and cultural organizations on grant applications and project proposals to include connecting community organizations to artists, City stakeholder buy-in on projects, in-person workshops, education sessions New Arts Development and Grants Manager (1 FTE in Cultural Affairs Department) •Grant Management: Oversee the administration of new and existing grant programs, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and reporting requirements. •Artist and Organization Support: Offer personalized support to artists and cultural organizations on grant applications and project proposals. Advise artists and organizations on best practices for organizational development, including financial management, and capacity building. •Outreach and Communication: Develop and maintain strong relationships with local artists, cultural organizations, and community stakeholders. Conduct workshops, webinars, and informational sessions to educate the community about available grants and development resources. •Program Development: Collaborate with department leadership to identify and develop new grant programs that address emerging needs within the arts community. Monitor and assess the impact of grant programs to ensure they meet strategic goals Local Funding Options: Additional Staffing to Make these Initiatives a Reality p12 National Example: Miami – Major Cultural Institutions Grant •Designed to provide stable and substantial funding to fully professional institutions with year- round programs and annual fiscal operations specifically in Miami-Dade County that satisfy the eligibility requirements •Helps to support the annual operations of and programming provided to the community by Miami- Dade’s largest, exemplary cultural organizations. •Organizations must have a documented history of at least five years of providing high quality programming to large and diverse audiences from across Miami-Dade County and beyond, annual budget criteria Strategic Pillar: Increase Public Investment in Cultural Organizations / Strengthen Arts Community p13 Additional funding to Arts and Humanities Commission: To provide increased funding to arts and cultural non-profit organizations, potential other options to explore in future: shared resources, capital funding, expansion of Leadership and Development Grants Sustainability Funding for Major Arts Institutions: This funding opportunity targets non-profit cultural organizations in Virginia Beach with annual budgets exceeding $750,000. This strategic investment aims to bolster the sustainability and expansion of the city's largest cultural institutions, fostering greater cultural vitality, enhancing economic impact, and reinforcing Virginia Beach's reputation as a premier arts and cultural destination. Local Funding Options: Increase Public Investment in Cultural Organizations/Strengthen Arts Community p14 Fund additional public art and placemaking projects: •Commission murals, sculptures, and other forms of public art throughout the city, especially in high-traffic areas and underserved neighborhoods that reflect the city’s diversity and cultural heritage •Create interactive public art pieces that encourage community participation and engagement, neighbors working together to strengthen neighborhoods •VB GIGS & Arts All Over Expansion/multicultural programs New Public Art Staff (1 FTE in Cultural Affairs Department) •Project Management: Assist in coordinating the commissioning, installation, and maintenance of public art projects, ensuring high-quality and impactful public art throughout the city. •Collaborative Projects: Assist in coordinating collaborative projects that involve multiple stakeholders, ensuring smooth operation and maximizing the impact of combined efforts . •Public Art Integration: Work to integrate public art into planning and development projects, enhancing public spaces and contributing to the city's aesthetic and cultural appeal. Local Funding Options: Expand Public Art, Placemaking & Resources p15 •Grants to Individual Artists and Bring Arts to Neighborhoods Grants (Pilot): $200,000 •Increase funding to Arts and Cultural Organizations and Strengthen Arts Community: $896,839 •Additional funding to Arts and Humanities Commission and sustainability funding for major arts institutions •Increase Public Art, Placemaking, Programming into Districts: $350,000 •Two Additional Staffing to Make Initiatives a Reality: $166,685 total (salaries, benefits, computers, phones for two staff) Possible Funding Options for Council’s Consideration: $1.6 M Breakdown p16 •Per Ordinance, Council needs to formally approve funding plan •Based on Council direction today, staff can explore additional options and come back with additional recommendations for your consideration or present an ordinance at your July 9, 2024 Formal Meeting •Note: The Arts and Humanities Commission would prefer to know of an increase as soon as possible in order for them to consider new funding allocations and notify arts and cultural organizations of grant awards. Timeline Considerations and Next Steps p17