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PE Arts Council Yart Sale 8-12 — File 23-1021

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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