FAC 04-07-03City Hall
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Cupertino, CA 95014-3255
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. __
Meeting Date: April 7, 2003
SUBJECT AND ISSUE
Authorize fine arts grams for Spring 2003 as recommended by the Fine Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND
Twice each year the Fine Arts Commission solicits grant proposals from artists and performers,
and selects those proposals that provide a direct benefit to the citizens of Cupertino.
A total of $16,500 was available for grants this fiscal year. In November, grants totaling $11,000
were awarded to the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, the Chinese Performing Artists of
America, the Bay Area Showcase Chorus, the California Youth Symphony, and the Euphrat
Museum of Art. A balance of $5,500.00 remains.
Four applications were received totaling $5,900 from the following groups and individuals:
Name Proposal/Event
Nupur Folk Dance Academy
1171 Johnson Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 861-0183 home
(408) 861-0172 work
Janlyn Dance Company
10521 San Felipe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 202-5520 home
(408) 446-2190 work
Jennifer Swanton Brown
California Poets in the Schools
11266 Monterey Court
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-0150
Georgia Sutherland
Bay Area Showcase Chorus
10184 Potters Hatch Common
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-1612 work
Nupur Folk Dance Academy would present a free performance
featuring 90 performers showcasing 15 folk dances from different
states of India. The performance will be at Hyde Middle School in
May.
Janlyn Dance Company proposes to present six performances of
"Great Dance for Kids - Beware the Goblins' Fruit" to public schools
within the boundaries of the City of Cupertino. This performance is
based on the narrative poem "Goblin Market," and serves as an
allegory for the dangers of substance abuse in today's world. The
production includes contemporary dialogue and characters.
Requesting funding for an extension of last year's poetry program at
Regnart School. It would be expanded to third grade classes at three
schools and the Cupertino library. Funds would provide for a poetry
curriculum in the public schools based on California Poets in Schools
statewide program.
Requesting funds for a holiday concert and sing-along in late 2003 at
the Quinlan Community Center. This group won the Sweet Adelines
Regional Competition in April of 2002. Their concert will feature
music from Christian and Jewish traditions as well as non-secular
tunes. The audience will be invited to sing along with some holiday
tunes.
April 7, 2003 Fine Arts Grams Page 2_
RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council authorize the following grams:
· Nupur Folk Dance Academy, $1,300
· Janlyn Dance Academy, $1,700
· Jennifer SwantonBrown, $1,300
· Bay Area Showcase Chorus, $1,400
Submitted by:
Approved for submission:
Kimberly Smith
City Clerk
David Knapp
City Manager