Executive Council approves Artoberfest Funding
The Executive Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to give Caine College of the Arts Senator Samuel Wright $2,500 in capitol and support funding to partially cover the cost of Artoberfest.
Wright said Artoberfest is a new event designed to provide an environment where students can sell their art work in a public forum. Created by Wright and Craig Jessop, dean of the Caine College of the Arts, funding for this event would be in addition to donations made by the dean himself, USU Dining Services, CCA Production Services and from the college senator’s budget.
The event will be held Sept. 27 and is open to all members of the university and the public. With a valid student ID, Utah State University students will receive a free bratwurst and a cup of applebeer. Members of the public can purchase bratwurst for $2 each and also receive a free cup of applebeer.
“The main purpose behind this is to draw people from campus and the community up to see the artists of the Caine College of the Arts,” Wright said.
The bill states that over $5,000 in food, beverages, materials and time have been donated. The awarded $2,500 would cover the costs of bratwurst, tables and chairs, the musician stage and technical support for that stage and the cost of advertising in the community. According to Wright’s proposed bill, the total cost of Artoberfest is about $7,000 including all donated goods.
Wright said $3,000 in bratwurst has been purchased from dining services. At $2.50 per item, 1,200 bratwurst would be available for students and the public.
All members of the Executive Council were in favor of granting the funds for the event, several giving positive comments and encouragement.
USUSA Public Relations and Marketing Director Whitney Fletcher, who serves on the Capitol and Support subcommittee, said the committee was pleased that Wright had found additional sources of funding to put on the event.
“It’s a great way to get people involved with the Caine College, so we’re all really impressed.”