| Project Title |
Cultural Memory- A Path To Ancestral Arts
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| Project Date |
2024-09-07
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| Amount Requested Minimum |
$12,000.00
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| Amount Requested Maximum |
$20,000.00
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| Location of Project |
Chelsea High School Auditorium
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| Time of Project |
3pm
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| Is this a recurring project? |
Yes
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| Expected number of attendees |
125
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| If a recurring project, number of attendees in prior years |
60
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| Will your project utilize volunteers? |
Yes
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| If yes, please estimate the total number of volunteers and the number of hours donated |
20
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| Briefly describe your audience(s) and mission as an artist or organization. |
We are continuing to cultivate an audience of intergenerational residents that can attend and experience connection, ancestral arts such as music, sound and dance, including Afro-Indigenous Language and Remembrance
A combination of attendees will be educators, students, cultural bearers and youth. We are also extending out to Universities and Colleges in the State. Doctors and Professors, MIT, MLK and Harvard Fellowship Scholars.
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| Briefly describe the project that will take place. |
Last year we experimented with the support of the Cultural Heritage Grant to seed this vision with co sponsors and community and received an overhwelming response. Requests to expand and come back this year for another iteration.
The Program will consist of Performing artists, musicians, dancers, and poets.
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| Outline how you plan to market your project and the timeline you intend to follow. In addition, outline the audiences you intend to reach (be specific). You may attach an additional document if necessary. |
Marketing
- Creation of Flyer for event (Print and DIgital)
- Press via Local Cable, Digital and Radio
- Creation of RSVP Via Eventbrite
-Share with Co- sponsoring organizations to reach member communities
- Share in Local School District Newsletters
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| What benefit(s) will this project bring to Chelsea and its residents? How do you expect to engage the community? |
Arts and Culture remind community of their belonging. When we gather together for shared cultural arts and experiences, it provides connection, celebration and nourishment.
In a post pandemic - we believe the body needs ways to immerse in eco-spirituality, a sense of connection to nature, to each other and space to uplift ancestral remembrance.
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| Are you partnering and/or collaborating with other organizations? If so, name the organization(s) and their role(s) in the project. |
Co- Sponsors
Carnaval Society of Boston
North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB)
Ayni Institute
Greenroots
Chelsea Black Coalition
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| Acknowledgement of the Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant by the CCC is mandatory on all advertisement and promotions. How do you plan to accomplish this? Be specific. |
All promotional materials will include CCC Logo and that this event is made possible by the Chelsea Cultural Heritage Grant
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| How will you measure the success/impact of this project? |
based on last year, a desire to volunteer and be a part of this years iteration and invite other stakeholders to join in this shared message and purpose.
We already have double the amount of people willing to attend this years
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| How will the project be modified if the entire amount is not awarded? Be specific. |
We will ask artists to be flexible and will work with Chelsea Public Schools to save on venue costs.
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| 1. Artists / Project Fees |
$12,000.00
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| Description |
5 different performers at an average of 2 to 3, thousand dollars per group
Bomba de Aqui
Sandy & Amigos
Isaura and Power of Skirts
Berkley Students - Salsa Big Band Ensemble
Samba Dancers and Carnaval Costumes
Garifuna Performers and Dancers
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| 2. Food & Beverage |
$0.00
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| Description |
Donations to be provided by Restaurants
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| 3. Advertising |
$200.00
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| Description |
Some Radio and Digital ads
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| 4. Facility Rental Fees |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 5. Equipment Rental |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 6. Supplies / Decorations |
$1,000.00
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| Description |
Utensils, and Food and Beverage needs
Table Cloths, Flowers and Table covers for cafeteria
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| 7. Royalties |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 8. Lodging |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 9. Transportation |
$200.00
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| Description |
Reimbursement for Artist Travel- and Volunteers for day of event
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| 10. Printing & Postage |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 11. Merchandise Expense |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 12. Security / Police Detail |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 13. Insurance Cost |
$300.00
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| Description |
Event Insurance
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| 14. Permit / Fees |
$0.00
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| Description |
0
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| 15. Translation Fees |
$200.00
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| Description |
Interpreters with Headphone sets. 100/hour 2 interpreters
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| 16. Other Expenses |
$6,100.00
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| Description |
Event Curator Marisol Santiago
(Coordination and Event Coordinator)
MC Theresa Okokun
Stage and Sound Coordinator
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| Total expenses |
$20,000.00
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| CHECKLIST |
Projects are based in Chelsea, Massachusetts to: 1. support customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expression, and values that are passed on from generation to generation contributing to a vibrant community; 2. engage residents & visitors with activities that celebrate the arts & cultural experiences; 3. showcase Chelsea’s geographic, artistic, and cultural diversity, Project implementation by Dec. 31, 2024, Grant Application and Budget Form fields and questions are thoroughly completed and signed and dated by applicant or the authorized representative of the organization, Letter(s) from partnering organizations, independent contactors or City of Chelsea Departments are included with current date and official signature, Online or paper application must be received by Friday, March 15, 2024
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