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MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MAGIC HOUSE, ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TO INSTALL CHILDREN'S CHINA: CELEBRATING CULTURE, CHARACTER AND CONFUCIUS EXHIBITION IN THE FRANK C. ORTIS ART GALLERY AND EXHIBITION HALL FROM MAY 11, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2020, FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $44,500 PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(3) AND 35.18(C)(7)(C).
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Recreation & Cultural Arts Department is requesting City Commission approval to license a children's exhibit, Children's China: Culture, Character and Confucius at the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibition Hall for the Summer of 2020. The exhibit will create a level of excitement for children and families to visit and learn about China together.
2. The goal of the exhibit is to create a multi-sensory indoor space for kids to learn about China. The Children’s China exhibit transports families to a country where a quickly-changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Visitors will discover the many similarities and differences in modern day Chinese culture. Children’s China integrates the time-honored teachings of Confucius, China’s great teacher, with a focus on the importance of education and family values.
3. The objectives of the six different immersive environments are as follows:
- Discover how the people of China are caring for endangered species at the panda reserve.
- Shop for local produce at a traditional neighborhood market and then prepare a healthy meal while working in the restaurant.
- Learn how families celebrate the Chinese New Year and participate in a dragon parade at the great achievement hall.
- Learn to write Chinese characters on a calligraphy table at school and create paper flowers and cards to celebrate National Teachers' Day.
- Exercise by using equipment that encourages fitness at the park.
4. Pursuant to Section 35.18(C)(3) of the City's Procurement Co...
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