HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-258 Arts And Humanities ProclamationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-258
Meeting Date September 24, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim October 2019 as Arts and
Humanities Month
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Originator
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
National Arts & Humanities Month is a coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. Coordinated by Americans for the Arts, it has become the largest annual celebration
of the arts and humanities in the nation. From arts center open houses to mayoral proclamations to banners and newspaper articles, communities across the United States join together
to recognize the cultural gems surrounding them. The month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations, communities,
and states across the country, as well as by the White House and Congress for more than 30 years. The arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination
of humankind and play an important role in our lives—they provide enrichment and strive to provide enlightening and transformational experiences to the broadest possible cross section
of the American public. The arts allow us to explore ideas, express emotions, and better appreciate cultures from around the world. The nonprofit arts industry also strengthens our
economy by generating $166.3 billion in total economic activity annually, 26 billion in government revenue, and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 5 million jobs nationwide.
National Arts & Humanities Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the positive impact the arts bring to our schools and communities therefore in an effort to support the
national proclamation of Arts and Humanities, staff requests that Council proclaim October as Arts and Humanities month in McCall.
The proclamation is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim October 2020 as Arts and Humanities Month and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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