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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS

COMMUNITY MULTICULTURAL COMMISSION

Work Session Room of City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
March 16 at 6:00 p.m.

A meeting of the Community Multicultural Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street, in the Work Session Room, Garland, Texas.

AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the minutes of the February 16 meeting.

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

A. CULTURAL ARTS PRESENTATION (Amy Rosenthal)

The City of Garland is pursuing a Cultural District designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts for an approximately 1.5 mile square area located in central Garland. The application is due on June 15, 2023, and the City is seeking feedback and support stakeholder groups.

Cultural Districts are special zones designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community revitalization. These districts can become focal points for generating business, attracting tourists, stimulating cultural development and fostering civic pride. Currently, there are 52 recognized Cultural Districts in Texas. A letter of intent was issued from the City Manager's Office on January 26, 2023 in support of Garland's application.

The benefits of district designation include:
* State recognition of Garland's cultural assets
* Marketing & Promotional opportunities – continues to highlight Garland as a destination
* Opportunity to develop/increase collaboration with partner entities
* Project-based funding/grants from TCA, foundations, NEA

Pursuit of Cultural District designation was identified as a strategic action from the Cultural Arts Plan adopted by Council in June 2021.

B. FILM PROJECT UPDATE (Mindy Le)

An updated will be provided on the ninety-second spot: "You Belong Here."

Nick is working on implementing the updates based on Kymberlaine's feedback from the first video draft. Hoping to see an updated video this week which will be sent to Kymberlaine once received.

C. ANNUAL CMC RETREAT (Chair Banks)

Chair Banks will provide information on the new date and agenda for this event.

D. 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Chair Banks)

Chair Banks will provide an update on planning for this event.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GISD Voter Registration Event, March 29 at

Garland Big Art Day
Saturday, April 1st
11A-6P Granville Arts Center
5-10P Downtown Square
https://www.garlandtx.gov/4045/Big-Art-Day-2023

The Art of Party benefiting Garland Cultural Arts Commission
Friday, April 21st
Granville Arts Center
https://www.garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2866

Local elections May 6.

Juneteenth, Saturday, June 17th, 5-8 p.m.

UNIDOS: May 9, August 8 and November 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ashlock Room, Police Department, 1891 Forest Lane
NAACP: Meets last Tuesday of each month.

ADJOURN

NOTE: A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may or may not participate in the discussions of the Committee or board.