Matters ▸ Attachment
PE SAC Yart 8-10 — File 24-0765
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000076
File #: 24-008028
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Arts Council
Organization name:
Yart Sale
Event name:
Yart Sale, think of a yard sale but with Art!
Description:
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.
This is a decentralized event taking place
Location:
citywide. People will have artwork and other items items for
sale outside their homes on porches, driveways, or yards.
8/10/2024
Date(s):
8/11/2024
Rain date(s):
11:30AM
Setup starts at (time):
12pm
Event starts at (time):
7pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6pm
Event ends at (time):
The entertainment for this event only
Entertainment:
involves artists showcasing and selling artwork from the
comfort of their homes, yards, driveways, or porch.
n/a
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 500
Total Somerville residents attending: 400
free
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
600
What is your budget for this event:
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.
Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact:
[phone removed] x2985
Event Contact Phone:
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
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
SAC will have printed PDF with a list of addresses for
people who cannot access a google map. SAC will have an
added note for participants to tell us if their location is
considered accessible.
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
8/13/2022, 8/12/2023
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved