10.17.18 BAC HandoutsCommunity Cultural Plan
Boulder Arts Commission
October 17, 2018
Community Cultural Plan > 2
Discussion Points
>Recap of the Community Cultural Plan
>Accomplishments
>New Conditions
>Results of the Phase Two “Refresh”
>2019 Work Plan
Recap of the Cultural Plan
>Community Priorities
Support the resiliency and sustainability of CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS to enhance their ability to benefit the
community.
Create a supportive environment for ARTISTS and
CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS, while fostering
innovative thinking and leadership among them.
Prioritize the CIVIC DIALOGUE about the ability of
culture to positively contribute to the economy, social offerings,
the environment, and the authentic expression of diversity.
innovative world leader in cultural matters and project that
identity to the region and the world.
Focus on the expression of culture and creativity in the
PUBLIC REALM through public art, the urban landscape,
culture in the neighborhoods, and serendipitous encounters
with the arts.
Amplify the vibrancy of Boulder’s CULTURAL
DESTINATIONS: the lively mix of museums, performance
venues, events, districts, studios, maker spaces, and other
facilities that make Boulder an enticing place to visit, live, play,
and work.
Community Cultural Plan > 4
Recap of the Cultural Plan
>Vision
Together, we will craft Boulder’s social, physical, and cultural environment to include
creativity as an essential ingredient for the well being, prosperity, and joy of everyone
in the community.
>Vision Elements
Cultural Vitality
Creative Identity
Vibrant Environment
Community Cultural Plan > 5
Recap of the Cultural Plan
>Strategies
–Cultural Organizations
–Public Art
–Artists and Creative Professionals
–Neighborhoods
–Venues
–Civic Dialogue
–Creative Economy
–Youth
Community Cultural Plan > 6
Accomplishments 2018
>Boulder Arts Week
>98 Grants Given
>27 public art projects and murals
>13 Office-hosted events
>Artist Census
>Art-Bombed AFTA
>Public Art Year in Review Award
>Mandy on PAN Council
>Mary wins Dairy Honors
>NoBo Art District Community Committee
>Social Media and Website Engagement
>Equity grant
Community Cultural Plan > 7
New Conditions
>Evolution of the marketplace for nonprofits.
>NoBo Art District official recognition and coordination.
>Regional changes including the Longmont Art District and developments in
Denver.
>Developing issues of economic vitality and tourism.
>GOS grants and public art.
>Flat budget
Community Cultural Plan > 8
Phase Two Refresh
>Conversations with Arts Supporters
>Check-in Survey
>Summit of Cultural Organizations
>Forum for Professional Artists
>Artists Census and Other Research
Purposes:
>What is working that needs to be reinforced?
>What is not working that needs correction?
>What is next?
Community Cultural Plan > 9
Phase Two Refresh
>What is working that needs to be reinforced?
GOS Grants, Public Art, Scholarships, NoBo Art District
>What is not working that needs correction?
Funding mix for Nonprofits, Affordable Housing, Regulations
>What is next?
Focus on Artists, Address Venue Mix
Community Cultural Plan > 10
Phase Two Refresh
>FOCUS ON ARTISTS
Gatherings and networking
Celebration and recognition
Continue and expand professional development
Support for artist businesses, home business
Community Cultural Plan > 11
Phase Two Refresh
>ADDRESS VENUE MIX
Market study
2019 facilities grant
Continue and expand rental assistance
Launch office relocation sponsorships
Next CCS Tax Renewal
Community Benefit
Private venues
Community Cultural Plan > 13
2019 Work Plan
>Research and Policy
>Venues
>Public Art
>Creative Neighborhoods
>Creative Economy
>Programs for Artists and Creatives
>Civic Dialogue
>Cultural Organizations
Community Cultural Plan > 14
2019 Work Plan: Research and
Policy
>Work across departments
>Continue Equity Work
>Statement on Climate Adaptation
>Research Projects
>Municipal Arts Programming
>Working Regionally
Community Cultural Plan > 15
2019 Work Plan: Venues
>Study
>CCS
>City Facilities
>One Time Funding for Facilities
>Rental Assistance Grants
Community Cultural Plan > 16
2019 Work Plan: Public Art
>Project Implementation
>Maintenance
>Art in public places
2018 2019 2020
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
CCS: Civic Area Integrated Artwork
HOLD Experiments in Public Art
HOLD Art in Parking Garages
HOLD OSMP Study and Pilot Projects
CCS: University Hill
CCS: North Boulder
CCS: North Boulder (NoBo) Library
CCS: Scott Carpenter Park
CCS: Fire Station 3
Arapahoe Underpass
30th St. & Colorado Ave. Underpass
Foothills & Colorado Ave. Underpass
DELAY Community-Initiated Projects
HOLD 2018 Mural Projects and Programming
HOLD Public Art Planning with Opt-in Departments
DELAY Maintenance and Conservation of Collection
Selection Process
Design
Fabrication
Install
Ongoing (Temporary)
Study /Review (Donation)
Key:
Community Cultural Plan > 17
2019 Work Plan:
Creative Neighborhoods
>On hold
2019 Work Plan: Artists and
Creatives
>Artist Census Rollout
>Dance Showcase
>Genre Specific Advocacy
>Gatherings
Community Cultural Plan > 18
2019 Work Plan: Creative Economy
>NoBo Art District Phase Two
2019 Work Plan: Civic Dialogue
>Communications
>Boulder Arts Week
>Sponsorships
>Community + Office Events
>Website Renovation
Community Cultural Plan > 19
2019 Work Plan: Cultural
Organizations
>Cultural Grants
>Leadership Development
>Project Sponsorships
>Office Relocation Sponsorships
Boulder Arts Commission
Proposed 2019 Meeting Schedule
Date Type Location Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Regular Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Regular / Community Project Grants – Individuals decision / GOS Report Review Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Regular / Community Project Grants – Organizations decision Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Regular / GOS – Extra Large & Large Organizations decision Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Regular / GOS – Mid-sized & Small Organizations decision Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Regular / Arts Education Project Grants decision Main Library, Boulder Creek Room
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Regular / 2019 CU Boulder Certificate in Arts Administration Scholarships decision / Facilities Grants decision
Main Library, Boulder Creek Room
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Regular Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Regular Main Library, Boulder Creek Room *Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Canceled Main Library, Boulder Creek Room *Saturday, October 19, 2019 Retreat TBD Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Regular Main Library, Boulder Creek Room Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Regular Main Library, Boulder Creek Room
*The regular October meeting will be replaced by the annual retreat (date listed is tentative).