On July 9, the Arts and Culture Commission held a meeting to discuss its 2024-2025 work plan, which will be proposed and voted on in August. The commission assessed what was successful in the previous plan and what determined changes can be made to better utilize their resources, including the Fine Art Fund. During the meeting, the commission also announced new details about Festival Beverly Hills and other upcoming events.
As Recreation Services Manager Matthew Brown explained, the work plan encompasses five items that the commission prioritizes throughout the year, including the Fine Art Acquisition and Festival Beverly Hills. These two items are considered core functions of the commission and will remain part of the upcoming work plan. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the work plan also included the Beverly Hills Artwalk, the visitor kiosk and an art portal. For the 2024-2025 work plan, however, the commission saw room for improvement. According to Arts and Culture Program Associate Brandy Scott, the Beverly Hills Artwalk on July 7 was canceled due to low enrollment, prompting a discussion of whether this needs to be a monthly event, or whether it should remain free. The commission ultimately decided that the Artwalk should be removed from their list of priorities.
