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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.2 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month ProclamationAgenda Item 3.2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 21, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present a proclamation for Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. 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. The 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 be accomplished without the help of organizations like the Dublin Arts Collective. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. 10 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation 11 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month” WHEREAS, Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month of April is the 8th annual statewide celebration first established by the California legislature in 2019; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin believes arts, culture and creativity are essential to our thriving community; and WHEREAS, arts inspire discovery, lifelong learning, and joy; culture creates connections, encourages understanding, and strengthens community; and creativity sparks innovation and positive change; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and Dublin Arts Collective leads efforts to advance the arts through programs, partnerships, and the community-building initiatives such as St. Patrick’s Day Community Art Project and Splatter Youth High-Life Art Show; 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 racial equity, uplifts our community, and changes our lives for the better. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 2026 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 21, 2026 12