SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an agreement for loan and exhibition of artwork and management of a gallery space with Professional Association of Visual Artists (PAVA) for a term of six months, with an option to renew for an additional six months, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
The City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) wishes to contract with PAVA to program and manage the property located at 331 Cleveland Street for the purposes of a studio, gallery, public assembly space, and consignment shop. PAVA and its members will staff the gallery at times and dates coordinated with activities in Downtown Clearwater. These activities include, but are not limited to: Blast Friday, Pierce Street Market, events at the Capitol Theatre, and other significant downtown events.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Placemaking: 388-94889; not to exceed $15,000.