Introduction to the project Feedback from you to guide the plan Dig in to propel us forward quickly (survey) Clear understanding of roles moving forward
.. INSPIRATION FROM THE FIELD
Offers wide range of fine art and design services for hire. Teen artists collaborate with professional mentors across multi-media studios to provide services to public and private clients http://capturelifethroughthelens.com/2014/08/19/dunwoody-naturecenter-butterfly-festival/
Graphic Design Video and Motion 3D Design Photography Painting Screen Printing Exhibition Services AFH Interactive AFH hires teens to work collaboratively with mentors to inspire solutions both big and small to meet our clients needs. http://capturelifethroughthelens.com/2014/08/19/dunwoody-naturecenter-butterfly-festival/
The Studios: Graphic Design Video and Motion 3D Design Photography Painting Screen Printing Exhibition Services AFH Interactive http://capturelifethroughthelens.com/2014/08/19/dunwoody-naturecenter-butterfly-festival/
First LEED Platinum Building in Boston Rentals directly support the mission of AFH to provide jobs to 250 underresourced teens annually Associated services for events Visibility Cool factor http://capturelifethroughthelens.com/2014/08/19/dunwoody-naturecenter-butterfly-festival/
The SunFlowers stand on the grounds of a old airport in Austin TX, next to a busy highway. By day, they collect sunlight and mark the entrance to a hiking trail. By night they glow, using some of their own stored energy. SWITCH OUT PHOTOS Source: Holly Brown Source: Nextcity.com
Winding along the banks of the Delaware River, in Philadelphia, the Decay Garden is a reminder that even the built environment is not permanent. The Decay Garden incorporates old pavement, urban gardens and wetlands, creating a stormwater management system and a pleasant riverside park. Source: Nextcity.com Source: Stacy Levy
If the point of transportation planning is to get people to places where they want to be, then most transportation planning should really start with placemaking. From Place to Place: Shifting the Transportation Paradigm with Placemaking Project for Public Spaces
Changing colors of an electric rainbow hue illuminate this gateway bridge on I-40 near the West Mesa. By bouncing the colors off of the bridge structure and utilizing LED lights designers have been able to provide a visually arresting experience which at night frames the twinkling lights of the metropolis heading east and the volcanic escarpment heading west. Source: https://www.newmexico.org/places-togo/true-trails/bridge-art/
In subway stations around the world, artists work with the form and materials of station platforms and tunnels to create integrated art experiences for riders. Some of these projects are after the fact, and others are created as part of the station design or renovation process. Stockholm Kazakhstan Stockholm Shanghai Source: http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/world-most-amazing-interiordesign-of-subway-stations/ Moscow Munich Moscow
At bus stops around the country, public art/transportation collaborations are transforming bus stops that once had a sparse utilitarian design featuring only benches, schedules and the occasional vodka ad., Baltimore Stockholm Source: Mmmm.tv Adapted from Source: nextcity.org Minneapolis Source: marjoriepitz.com
This idyllic spot, including a butterfly garden and walking trails, is a cleverly designed sewage treatment center, combining filtration ponds and repurposed wetlands to create a scenic public park. Source: Scott Hess Source: Nextcity.com
The City of Saint Paul has operated a City Artist residency program since 2005, which places artists in residencies with different departments in city government in order to integrate art into diverse civic disciplines.
Artist curator embedding in DPW. City weaving public art into new rain gardens.
The Chicago Cultural Plan was an interdisciplinary effort. Spanned arts, culture, the visitor economy, economic development, workforce training, housing, etc. Created first cultural tourism strategy for the city. Launched Incentovate, a $.5 million grantmaking fund. SWITCH OT PHOTOS
We lack a unified voice and someone to help us coordinate. Funding (9) amount, stable sources, not spending enough compared to our size lagging behind other regions Our citizens don't seem to use their discretionary $ to support arts either. Equity across the region in arts offerings in schools and communities Reaching and engaging audiences of all kinds to the arts
Wide embrace of creative placemaking and public art, smaller cities and orgs are implementing projects but without a basic process to ensure high quality work and best practices in public art (competitive process, long-term maintenance, community engagement).
Understanding that arts are an important strategy for economic development and should be planned for as comprehensively as we plan for transit, etc. Lack of knowledge in the region on the benefits that arts and culture provide to the community
Vision and common purpose Funding sources: private + business funding Tie future funding to demonstrated commitment (with dedicated funding) to arts, culture, engagement Visibility and connections: Develop sustainable opportunities to connect the arts to business and government. Networking and cooperation Provide experiences for learning about arts trends, connecting arts leaders and providing access to information about the arts in the region. Assistance w public private partnerships
Education/ clarify and advertise benefits educating local city and state leaders of the benefits of supporting the arts and importance of public art by providing a strong art plan. Highlight the arts as not only an economic dev tool but also as means to bridge cultural divides and issues through the shared lens of art. Data providing data about the impact of arts and culture on the county and the region
#1: What are sustainable ways to connect arts to business and government? #2: What are opportunities to link arts, culture and creative placemaking to economic competitiveness? #3: What are opportunities to link arts, culture and creative placemaking to education?
Work Task 1: Startup, Research, and Existing Conditions Kickoff meeting with client, interviews, ARC meetings, focus groups, steering committee Work Task 2: Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement 1. conduct interviews, focus groups, and facilitate public meetings Work Task 3: Analysis 1. Prepare a full summary of all work completed, case studies, steering committee mtg Work Task 4: Synthesis 1. facilitate client-staff workshop, steering committee, write draft report, revise, final plan and presentation August September October November December 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 kickoff mtg visit on 9/25-9/26 2 mtgs: 10/17-10/18 11/16: draft due to ARC for review 11/21: comments from ARC to CM 11/26: draft to steering committee 2 mtgs: 10/22-10/23 10/31 mtg 11/8 mtg 11/29 12/14: report
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