Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Open Studios Table 5-4 — File 24-0591
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000055
File #: 24-006203
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Open Studios
Organization name:
Somerville Open Studios Information Table
Event name:
A single 8'x8' pop up tent, table, chair and
Description:
volunteer to give out information and guide maps during the
hours of Somerville Open Studios, 12pm-6pm
Statue Park, Davis Square
Location:
May 4 and May 5, 2024
Date(s):
None
Rain date(s):
11:30am
Setup starts at (time):
12pm
Event starts at (time):
6:30pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6pm
Event ends at (time):
None
Entertainment:
1 8'x8' pop up tent, table, and chair
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 2 or 3 people asking about the
open studios event
Total people attending: unknown
Maximum attendees accommodated: 3 or 4 people asking for
maps
Total Somerville residents attending: unknown
None
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
For the SOS information
What is your budget for this event:
table - $0
Social or cultural benefits:
For the past 23 years Somerville Open Studios has been held
on the first weekend in May. An all volunteer event with free
trolley service, over 300 local artists open their studios to the
public.
Financial benefits:
This event attracts thousands of visitors from surrounding
cities to Somerville every year to see art produced by local
artists.
Hilary Scott
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Radio and print ads, 11,000 maps printed, posters, social media
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The pop up tent will be at ground level and Statue Park is
accessible.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park, Davis Square
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
1999 to present
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved