APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER CARROLL FIFE
RESOLUTION HONORING CREATIVE GROWTH ART CENTER UPON
THEIR 50 TH ANNIVERSARY FOR OUTSTAN DING SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF OAKLAND AND CONTEMPORARY ARTI STS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
WHEREAS, 50 years ago, against a backdrop of political activism and the rising visibility of the disability rights moveme nt, Creative Growth Art Center was founded by Elias Katz and Florence Ludins-Katz in their home in Oakland, California, as the first U.S. organization dedicated to supporting artists with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the founding of Creative Growth set a path for people with disabilities to express themselves and exhibit their work professionally; and
WHEREAS, the Creative Growth Studio is now home to over 140 artists who work in a variety of media. Facilitated by pr ofessional artists, the studio provides artistic support, high - quality materials, and space for painting, drawing, ceramics, woodwork, fiber arts, printmaking, and digital media; and
WHEREAS, Creative Growth exhibits and promotes Creative Growth artists b y placing their work in major collections and institutions worldwide, presents public exhibitions in the Oakland gallery, and represents Creative Growth artists at national and international art fairs every year; and
WHEREAS, Artwork made at Creative Grow th has been acquired by prominent collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian Institution, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Collection de L’Art Brut, the American Folk Art Museu m, and The Museum of Everything; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City of Oakland recognizes Creative Growth as a pioneering force in the art and disability movement, establishing a model for creative communities where art is an essential form of communication accessible to all; and be it
2 FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Oakland graciously thanks Creative Growth Art Center founders, board, staff, and artists for their vision and leadership as an exemplar for belonging and inclusion, encouragi ng the creative development and artistic education of all Oaklanders.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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