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3.C.
Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations
1/17/2017

CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
COMMISSION MEETING DATE:  1/17/2017
REQUESTED ACTION BY COMMISSION: 

The International Kinetic Art Exhibit and SymposiumFebruary 3-5, 2017 in the Cultural District of east Boynton Beach.

Friday, February 3rd - Opening Reception 6-8pm, this is by invitation only.

Saturday, February 4th - 9 am - 6 pm

Sunday, February 5th - 10 am - 6 pm

EXPLANATION OF REQUEST:  The Kinetic Art Event is a FREE biennial event in Boynton Beach, FL. Art and technology collide to create kinetic art, which is fine art powered by solar, wind, light, sound,robotics, water, gravity and other elements. This one-of-a-kind visual art event includes more than 75 kinetic artworks, interactive installations, community projects, meet-and-greets with kinetic artists and a lecture series.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES?  It supports the Public Art Master Strategic Plan delvering a unique International event to brand the City and the vision for the Art in Public Places program by connecting the cultural environment in Boynton Beach with the global community.
FISCAL IMPACT:  Budgeted  Event is budgeted and funded by contributions from private developers, businesses, organizations, the City and CRA.
ALTERNATIVES:  Not hear the announcement.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
STRATEGIC PLAN APPLICATION: 

CLIMATE ACTION:  No
CLIMATE ACTION DISCUSSION: 
Is this a grant?  No
Grant Amount: 
ATTACHMENTS:
TypeDescription
Attachment2017 Kinetic Flyer
REVIEWERS:
DepartmentReviewerActionDate
Public ArtsAnswererApproved1/5/2017 - 10:39 AM
Financial ServicesAnswererApproved1/5/2017 - 11:57 AM
City ManagerAnswererApproved1/10/2017 - 8:40 AM