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PE Arts Council Yart Sale 8-12 — File 23-1021
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000077
File #: 23-006811
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council
Event name: Yart Sale
Description: Yart Sale, think of a yard sale but with Art!
This event is to help give Somerville artists an outdoor
opportunity to share their art. Residents will be setting up
their artwork in their yards, driveway, or porch. They are
encouraged to showcase their artwork and to also sell if
wanted. We, the Arts Council will be creating an online
map that the public is able to follow directly from their
phones. We will also provide a list of addresses,
separating from the three diff zones to provide a more
accessible approach,
Location: This is a decentralized event taking place
citywide. People will have artwork or other art related
items for sale outside their homes on porches,
driveways, or yards.
Date(s): 08/12/2023
Rain date(s): 08/13/2023
Setup starts at (time): 11:30am
Event starts at (time): 12PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: The entertainment for this event only
involves artists showcasing and selling artwork from the
comfort of their homes, yards, driveways, or porch.
Temporary Structures: none
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 500
Total Somerville residents attending: 400
Attendee fees or suggested donations: free
What is your budget for this event: 500
Social or cultural benefits:
This event is a great way for residents to learn about
their neighbor's art. It brings people who might have
different interests together. It is also a great way for the
city to show support to artists and art enthusiasts.
Financial benefits:
This event supports Somerville Artist's businesses.
Visitors of event will be traveling between all city
neighborhoods bringing business to local shops and
restaurants too.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2985
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Press Release, Newsletters, Social Media postings,
Posters
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
8/14/2021
8/13/2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved