Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Yart SAC Yart Sale 8-13 — File 22-1340
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000101
File #: 22-010568
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: The showcasing of artwork will take place on
people's yards, driveways or porch.
Date(s): 8/13/2022
Rain date(s): 8/14/2022
Setup starts at (time): 11:30AM
Event starts at (time): 12PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30PM
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 and
encourages them to make work to sell.
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
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved