Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 2
Appropriation of $5,000 to Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for Arts Programming
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To appropriate $5,000 from the 2025 DeKalb County District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to support arts programming at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
NEED/IMPACT:
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center provides a wide range of arts programming—from music and dance to visual arts and cultural workshops—that many residents would not otherwise have access to. Appropriations make it possible to offer affordable classes, scholarships, and free or low-cost community events that broaden participation across DeKalb County. Many of Callanwolde’s programs specifically engage young people, seniors, and residents in underserved communities. County funding helps sustain outreach initiatives, ensuring that the arts are not limited to those with financial means but instead remain a shared public good. Arts programming at Callanwolde fosters cultural expression, heritage appreciation, and creative development. An appropriation safeguards this programming against fluctuations in private donations or event revenues, providing a stable base that allows the Center to plan long-term, inclusive, and high-quality offerings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Decrease appropriations for the following account by the amount indicated below:
2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation (00202.579002.100.0000.0000)- $5,000
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $5,000 from the 2025 District 2 Reserve for Appropriation and authorize the chief executive officer or her designee to execute all necessary documents.