The City of Flagstaff contracts with the Flagstaff Arts Council to provide services for the arts, science and culture segments of the community.  Funded by BBB - Arts and Science monies, these include serving as the lead arts, science and culture agency and the administration of grants to arts, science and culture organizations and projects.  Annually, the Flagstaff Arts Council reports to the City Council regarding their enterprises under the contract.  This year's update will include information about managing the Coconino Center for the Arts, Youth Programs, the Viola Awards, the Art Box Institute, and other programs, as well as background  information and successes about the grant program.  This year, nearly $365,000 was granted to 41 organizations and projects.  The presentation will also provide some highlights of future efforts of the Flagstaff Arts Council.

The attached Staff Summary (from the contract renewal in January of 2017) provides more general background about the Flagstaff Arts Council.

3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics

7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans

9) Improve the economic quality of life for Flagstaff through economic diversification, and by fostering jobs and programs that grow wages and revenues