HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-03; Arts Commission; ; Community Arts Grantee Update - Carlsbad Music Festival
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Meeting Date: Aug. 3, 2023
To: Arts Commission
From: Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
Wendy Sabin Lasker, Community Arts Coordinator
Staff Contact: Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
richard.schultz@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2086
Wendy Sabin Lasker, Community Arts Coordinator
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2090
Subject: Community Arts Grantee Update - Carlsbad Music Festival
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive update on status of Community Arts Grantee, Carlsbad Music Festival.
Executive Summary
On May 19, staff received an email (Exhibit 1) from Bryan Meathe, Carlsbad Music Festival
Board President, regarding the closure of the organization and cessation of all operations. The
organization has been granted two-years of community arts grant funding in the amount of
$5,948 per fiscal year. With the closure of the organization, this funding will not be expended
in fiscal year 2023-24.
Next Steps
Staff will notify the Finance Department its intention to return$5,948 to the General Fund
at the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
Fiscal Analysis
The unspent grant amount, $5,948, will automatically return to the general fund as unspent
budget at the conclusion of fiscal year 2023-24.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the meeting date and time.
ARTS COMM I SSION
Staff Report
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Exhibits
1. Bryan Meathe May 19, 2023 email
From:Bryan Meathe
To:Richard Schultz
Cc:Wendy Sabin Lasker
Subject:Carlsbad Music Festival
Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 1:26:28 PM
Hi Richard,
After much back and forth, the board has made the difficult decision to close the organizationand cease all operations. We all had high hopes to see what the festival could do in the
absence of Matt but alas, here we are.
Ultimately, it's just become too much work for me to add to my already busy schedule and noone else on the board has the ability, or desire to step into that leadership role. It's been an
uphill battle for a long time and I think we're all just tired.
We know that unless someone has a vested interest in really being the catalyst for growth etc,it's highly likely the organization will continue to be unsustainable and unstable. For that
result, it's just not worth it. Nor is it fair to the public, the donors, the volunteers or thegrantors.
I understand that we were just awarded a two-year grant so the timing is not perfect but I'm
hoping that money can be used for another program that will impact the community in greatways.
Can't thank you, your team, and the city enough for all the support and advocacy over the
years.
I do like to stay very active in the community and in the arts so I'm hopeful our paths willcross again in the future.
Thanks again!
Bryan Meathe
Real Estate AdvisorBryan.Meathe@CAMoves.com(760) 621-5763BryanMeathe.comDRE License# 01947392
Board President
Carlsbad Music Festival
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Exhibit 1
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