Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Date: May 12, 2025
To: Commission Members
From: Natalie Draper, Library Director
Title
Living Treasure Award Subcommittee Update.
Body
Action Requested:
The ACC receives an update from the Living Treasure Award subcommittee.
Summary Report:
The Living Treasure Award was held at the Grand Event Center on April 28th with around 170 in attendance. The event was beautiful thanks in large measure to Pauline Jennings with the Arts Guild and the Grand for hosting us. A number of past living treasures were in attendance as well as many who have had the pleasure of working with Bob Gregory-Bjorklund over the years. With help from City Communications we were able to get a video of the entire event that may be broadcast on NPB at a later date and footage can be used in a future State of the City Event.
The ACC may wish to discuss preparations for next year’s program and share any impressions about the event useful to how we move forward.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timelines:
• September: ACC approves committee
• November 15th: deadline for nominations
• November-December: Review committee meets
• December: ACC considers PARC recommendation
• March 2025: Communications begins work to coordinate video; news release
• April 2025: Event at 7 PM on 4/28 at the Grand Event Center