UCARB Meeting
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Summary
Meeting Overview
The Urban-County Arts Review Board met on February 21, 2018, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Jim Gray presiding. The meeting focused on a single agenda item providing an informational update on the "Unlearn Fear + Hate" initiative. No formal votes were taken during the session, and no public comments were heard. The meeting served as an informational briefing rather than a decision-making session, with the board receiving updates on the ongoing arts-related program addressing community issues of fear and hate.
Attendance
Present: - Nathan from LexArts
Absent: - Dan
Late: - None
The meeting proceeded with minimal attendance, with only Nathan from LexArts present. Dan was noted as absent from the proceedings.
Budget and Financial Actions
The meeting addressed funding for the Unlearn Fear + Hate project installation through two separate grant awards totaling $20,000.
The project received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the installation. Additionally, the Bluegrass Community Foundation provided a matching $10,000 grant for the same project.
The Unlearn Fear + Hate project installation represents a combined $20,000 investment in community programming through these two grant funding sources. Both grants appear to be specifically designated for this installation project.
*Note: Specific resolution numbers and transcript timestamps were not available in the provided meeting data.*
Unlearn Fear + Hate Update
Nathan from LexArts provided an update on the Unlearn Fear + Hate project during this informational presentation. The update covered several key aspects of the project's current status and future plans.
Nathan discussed the ongoing site selection process for the project installation, indicating that location decisions were still being finalized. The presentation included details about funding arrangements and the financial aspects of moving forward with the initiative.
Installation plans were also addressed during the update, with Nathan outlining the timeline and logistical considerations for implementing the Unlearn Fear + Hate project. The presentation appeared to focus on providing the meeting participants with current information about the project's progress rather than seeking specific approvals or decisions.
As an informational item, the update did not result in any formal actions or votes by the meeting participants. The presentation served to keep stakeholders informed about the project's development and next steps in the implementation process.
*Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.*