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Diversity and Access . In recognition of Roseville's growing cultural diversity and aging residents, it is important to -expand awareness of the artistic contributions of these cultures, Roseville Parks and Recreation is planning a cultural arts fair in conjunction with the Roseville Human Rights Commission. The nature and scope of this project are yet to be determined. In April of this year, Roseville Parks and Recreation and the Roseville Area Arts Council co- sponsored a concert by KhaC Chi, a Vietnamese traditional music ensemble. The year before, they collaborated on a Festival of Scottish Music. Grant monies could help finance more concerts like this featuring cultural diversity. The goal is also to increase interqenerational contact between qroups. We would like to see all segments of the community more involved in community arts. Perhaps one group in particular are those, regardless of racial/ethnic, cultural, age, gender, physical disability or other classification, who are going outside the community for artistic experiences because they don't think of them as being available in Roseville. This is largely a publicity/marketing undertaking that access to additional funds could finance. Roseville Parks and Recreation will specifically develop a roster of artists with age and ethnicity classifications as a result of this project. Artistic Quality and Merit/Challenge . We have no community definition of art. Roseville Parks and Recreation and the Roseville Area Arts Council have invested their efforts in organizing activities and events that fall within a aenerallv acceqted definition of "art." From these groups viewpoint, if an arts activity occurs, it is a success. Criteria exist, but within aenerallv acceqted qarameters - artistic. audience levels. financial feasibilitv. etc. ing New Municipal Funds For the Arts The budgetary process of Roseville Parks and Recreation is the mechanism that will be used at this time. They are involving the Roseville Area Arts Council and the Roseville Human Rights Commission along with others to develop their plans for grant projects. Long Term or Significant Benefits . The Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission plans to involve the Roseville Human Rights Commission in planning and carrying out a cultural arts fair in Roseville. As advisory committees of the Roseville City Council, these Commissions have a unique opportunity to put community arts on the City Council's agenda. Such things as recognition, access to public space, cooperation, indirect support, etc., are among the most valuable contributions a municipality can make to the arts. Direct municipal sponsorship is valid for some arts activities, but a climate of artistic freedom is far more valuable than X amount of dollars. The City of Roseville is in the planning stages for a new community center and a goal is to include art spaces in this building. This project will help bring visibility to the viability and interest in arts in the community. 3