Open culture program for art and cultural institutions.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the open culture program for art and cultural institutions

This bill would make permanent the Open Culture program that was established temporarily by local law during the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to which eligible arts and culture institutions obtain permits to use roadways for events. The City would be required to establish the permanent program by August 1, 2023. There would be no fee for eligible institutions to participate in the program; however the City would be permitted to charge a $25 fee for application to the program. The City would also be required to submit a report regarding the Open Culture program by November 1, 2023, and annually thereafter.