HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.2 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month ProclamationSTAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE:April 15, 2025
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:Arts, Culture,and Creativity Month ProclamationPrepared by:Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will present the Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month celebrates artists and the essential role they play in our daily lives. Dublin’s presentation of this proclamation reflects the City’s support of initiatives and programs that provide the opportunity to create and participate in artistic endeavors. Throughout the year, there are many events in Dublin that showcase local art, and this could not beaccomplished without the help of organizations like the Dublin Arts Collective.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:1) Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month”
WHEREAS, this April marks the 7th annual Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month, a statewide celebration established by the California legislature in
2019; and
WHEREAS,the theme for the 2025 celebration is health, hope, and healing;and
WHEREAS, arts inspire discovery, lifelong learning, and joy; culture creates connections and strengthens community; and creativity sparks
innovation and positive change; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Arts Collective and the City of Dublin work in partnership to support efforts in advancing the arts through programs,
services,and the community-building initiatives such as the High Life Youth Art Exhibit, St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Splatter Festival, and Farmers’
Market; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Arts Collective partners locally with the Alameda County Arts Commission, city-level arts partnerships, and the arts
education initiative CREATE Alameda County, to advance the arts and creativity in Alameda County; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin recognizes that arts, culture,and creativity strengthens student success and lifelong learning, supports social and
racial equity,and brings joy to our community while inspiring connections; and
WHEREAS, this collective work at the local level and throughout the state inspires optimism, encourages resilience in the face of challenges, and
charges lives for the better.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 2025 as Arts, Culture, and
Creativity Month in the City of Dublin and encourages everyone to celebrate the power of the arts in our community.
DATED: April 15, 2025
Mayor Sherry Hu Vice Mayor Kashef Qaadri
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember John Morada
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