CC 2018-04-10_06a Proclamation_San Luis Obispo Museum of ArtOF
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HONORARY PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION
Of' THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART
WHEREAS, .the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art has played a significant role in the cultural and
economic development of San Luis Obispo County for more'than sixty years; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art has launched a $15 Million capital campaign to
fund the construction of a new 26,000 square foot structure on its current site on the west end of
San Luis Obispo's Mission Plaza; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art will emerge from its outdated facility into a
spectacular new building-offering three times more exhibition galleries, better equipped
classrooms and studios, a gallery for the Museum's important permanent collection and climate
and security systems, allowing the Museum of Art to attract world-class traveling exhibitions; and
WHEREAS, with these improvements, the Museum of Art's professional staff, dedicated Board of
Directors, talented teaching artists and its core of volunteers-all will have the resources to
reaffirm the Museum of Art's civic responsibility as a vibrant cultural hub and tourist attraction
and redefine its increased economic impact in San Luis Obispo County; and
WHERAS, the Museum of Art has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors through its doors
free of charge, featured the artwork of thousands of well-established and emerging artists, held
hundreds of adult art workshops and youth art classes at the museum as well as at various
elementary schools, presented countless lectures and documentary films, and collaborated with
numerous countywide organizations by hosting their events in its art-filled spaces; and
WHEREAS, a museum like this becomes a signifier of pride and distinctiveness; it anchors
stability, promotes employment and is a forum for exchanging ideas, fostering lasting relationships
between the visual arts and civil society. :
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby recogniie that the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art's distinctive new home will ensure that a
revitalized museum of art can continue to have a significant and lasting impact on San Luis Obispo
County's excellent cultural and economic Willi-being, now and for future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of Arroyo Grande to be affixed this 10 1h day of April 2018.
JIM HILL, MAYOR
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