Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1056   
Type: Arts Commission Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/24/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/1/2026 Final action:
Title: Overview of grantees
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Submitted By: Jamie Antonetti

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Presentation By: Cultural Arts Coordinator, Jamie Antonetti

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Department: Growth Management

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Overview of grantees

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BACKGROUND:

Cultural Arts Staff reviewed and assessed records of the last six years of Ocala Municipal Arts Commission (OMAC) grant recipients and revenue to activate discussion of marketing.

2020

•                     Ocala Civic Theatre and Diane Cahal

•                     Total grants awarded: $2,500

•                     2019 balance with 2020 revenue: $12,735.42

2021

•                     Ocala Symphony and the College of Central Florida

•                     Total grants awarded: $1,000

•                     2020 balance with 2021 revenue: $15,215.14

2022

•                     Ocala Civic Theatre, Reilly Arts Center, and Sean T. Music

•                     Total grants awarded: $3,000

•                     2021 balance with 2022 revenue: $15,317.47

2023

•                     Reilly Arts Center and Strategic Community Alliance

•                     Total grants awarded: $2,500

•                     2022 balance with 2023 revenue: $21,197.23

2024

•                     Strategic Community Alliance, Marion Cultural Alliance, Art Army, Ocala Steel Orchestra, Ocala Civic Theatre, Reilly Arts, and the Strategic Community Alliance

•                     Total grants awarded: $5,948.49

•                     2023 balance with 2024 revenue: $24,645.72

 

 

 

2025

•                     Strategic Community Alliance and the Public Education Foundation of Marion County

•                     Total grants awarded: $4,100

•                     2024 balance with 2025 revenue: $14,057.65

 

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:

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