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EXHIBIT A A. Program Cover Page Agency: Cultural Council of Indian River Telephone: 772-770-4857 County Contact Person: Alicia P. Quinn Fax: 772-770-3403 Title: President/Chair of the Board E -Mail: director(a_cultural-council.org Address: 2041 14th Avenue Website Address: www.Cultural-Qquncil.ora Program Title: Local Arts Agency I Agree - By checking the "I Agree" box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained in this application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. Name: Ben Earman Title: Executive Director net description of the Program for wnicn tunaina is requested: As the County's designated Local Arts Agency, the Cultural Council of Indian River County represents and advocates for more than 300 artists, cultural and community organizations and businesses. The fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic left many of our members in need of support to recover. We have since collaborated with member arts organizations to promote their events and will continue. We worked closely with Under the Oaks Art Show to promote their March 2021 show during this time of budget constraints. Our daily presence at the art show and interaction with patrons attending allowed us to share information on all the county arts and culture with the many attending, both county residents and visiting tourists. Promoting arts and culture will be more important than ever to restore our County's reputation as a prime destination for cultural experiences and events focused on tourists and potential new residents. The Cultural Council aims at supporting tourism through digital marketing, print publications, broadcast marketing, web, Cultural Concierge Service, information distribution at our main office and at local festivals. Summary Report Amount requested from Indian River County for 2021/2022 Total Proposed Program budget for 2021/2022: Percent of total Program budget: Current Funding (2020/2021) Dollar increase / (decrease) in request: Percent increase / decrease in request: $60,000 $111,000 54.05% $49,301 $10,699.00 21.7% If request increased 5% or more, briefly explain why: The Cultural Council was the only TDC funded agency to receive a cut in its funding both of the last 2 years. We are requesting funding be reinstated to previous levels of $60,000 annually. The additional $10,699, if funded, will be dedicated to expanding the Cultural Concierge Services and advertising to culturally rich areas of the northeast United States. The Organization's Board of Directors has approved this application on (date): 04/28/2021 Name of President/Chair of the Board: Alicia P. Quinn Name of Exec. Director/CEO: 34 EXHIBIT A