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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOut-of-State Trvl - 2019 Americans for the ArtsLc CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE: March 14, 2019 PREPARED BY: Am Lawrence Management y g Analyst REQUEST: Request for approval of out-of-state travel for Public Art Management Analyst to attend the 2019 Americans for the Arts Annual Pre - Conference and Convention from June 13-16, 2019, in Twin Cities, Minnesota. Recommendation By Minute Motion, authorize the out-of-state travel for Public Art Management Analyst to attend the 2019 Americans for the Arts Annual Pre -Conference and Convention from June 13-16, 2019, in Twin Cities, Minnesota. Funds are available in the in Account No. 4364650-4312000. Discussion Each year the Public Art Management Analyst attends the Americans for the Arts Annual Conference. This conference affords staff the opportunity to attend workshops, panels, and interactive sessions on public art, community development, leadership, and more. It further allows staff time to network with others in the public art field and bring back innovative ideas for the Palm Desert community. Fiscal Analvsis The estimated cost for the conference, airfare, lodging, and per diem meals and incidentals is $2,700.00. Funds for this conference and travel request were included in the FY 2018/19 budget and are available in Account No. 4364650-4312000. LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW MEN/�i��. �►' Robert W. Hargreaves Ryan Stendell City Attorney Director of Community Development ATTACHMENT: Conference Literature FINANCIAL REVIEW CITY MANAGER et Moore4f Lauri Aylaian Director of Finance City Manager About I Americans for the Arts 2018 Annual Convention htip://convenlion.artsusa.orty/about Americans for the Arts Arts Action Fund National Arts Marketing Project pARTnership Movement Animating Democracy Annual Convention I Twin Cities, MN I June 13-16, 2019 Art is fundamental to building genuine community This has always been at the heart of Annual Convention but this year we're underlining it in bold, with ALL CAPS From the sessions and speakers to the Twin Cities, the 2019 Annual Convention is all about how the arts build civic engagement, give us the space to investigate our past and future, and create lasting positive change Whether you're an emerging leader or a veteran of the arts field, Annual Convention offers you practical professional development from arts leaders with in-depth experience. This year, we're bringing you 30+ workshops, panels, and interactive sessions on community development, arts education, leadership, equity, public art, advocacy, and more ('v",IPz %g; S!'I d"i i;'; From public officials and trailblazers like John Lewis and Nancy Pelosi to transformative artists like Robert Redford and Theaster Gates, Annual Convention keynote speakers connect the power of the arts to public policy, social justice, business, and community. 1 of 2 2/28/2019, 1.55 PM About I Americans for the Arts 2018 Annual Convention http://convention.artsusa.or,,/about Few places exemplify community quite like the Twin Cities Only 7 miles apart, Minneapolis and St. Paul each boasts its own vibrant music, food, and arts scene while still being deeply connected to the other. Start planning all the murals, the world-renowned museums, craft beers, hotdishes, and more you're going to love in the » tll k r,PIl. 0\1'01 Vi 1 � More than 1000 fellow arts leaders who share your day-to-day struggles, know the hard work that goes into your successes, and have the same calling. Bringing more art to more people These are your people and June 13-16 is your time to reconnect and gel re -inspired. Any questions? Read our or © 2009 - 2015 Washington, DC Office New York City Office 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW One East 53rd Street 6th Floor 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20005 New York, NY 10022 T 202.371.2830 T 212.223.2787 F 202.371,0424 F 212.980,4857 2 of 2 2/28/2019, 1:55 PM