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CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
WORK PLAN - 2005
VISION: The Fort Collins Cultural Resources Board envisions a community where art,
music, performances and the stories of its people enhance the quality of life for all
residents and visitors.
MISSION: The mission of the Fort Collins Cultural Resources Board is to advise City
Council on cultural issues for the greater good of the Fort Collins community.
Cultural resources are defined as the arts and history, all of which stimulate
community potential and pride.
STRATEGIES TO FULFILL VISION AND MISSION
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMMING and
TOURISM ACCOUNTS - (FORT FUND)
Administer Fort Fund
Funding Session - January
Funding Session - April
Funding Session - June
Work with the Convention and Visitors Bureau when making recommendations for
funding from the Tourism Account.
Periodically review Fort Fund guidelines and procedures, and make changes if necessary.
FACILITIES —
Pursue possibilities and make recommendations to City Council on a new Performing
Arts Center and on improvements to the Lincoln Center.
Advise and make recommendations on the expansion plans and improvements to the Fort
Collins Museum.
Advocate for Cultural projects on Building on Basics (BOB) 2005.
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COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Advocate and Advise on projects which may affect the cultural community such as:
Arts Alive Fort Collins
Public/private funding for City cultural projects
Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau collaboration
Designated revenue sources to support the operation of the city's non-profit arts,
science, historical and cultural organizations (such as a Scientific and Cultural
Funding District, a seat tax, an increase in the City lodging tax, Cultural Plan,
centralized ticketing, and promotion of Arts & Humanities Month).
Promote arts awareness through Arts & Humanities month as well as facilitate monthly
awareness of cultural events in Fort Collins. Partner with school children in these
activities.
Raise the awareness of City Council members and the community as a whole of the
value of the cultural assets of the city.
Provide liaisons to the following groups and committees to support the development and
awareness of arts and culture in Fort Collins:
Art in Public Places Board
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Museum Advisory Council
Establish a Mayor's Community Award for the Arts in Fort Collins.
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM/ LINCOLN CENTER
The Board will advise City Council on specific issues regarding the Museum and Lincoln
Center.
Assist Museum Advisory Council with promotion of Museum as a cultural asset of the
city.
Assist Museum and City staff with the development of new/expanded facilities for the
Museum.