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WORK PLAN - 2008
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 intellectual and artistic achievements or expressions,
including customs and civilizations of a particular time or people, all of which
stimulate community potential and pride.
OVERARCHING GOAL (OAG) -- 2008
The Cultural Resources Board focuses on making Fort Collins a cultural center
and destination.
STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE OVERARCHING GOAL
1. COMMON VISION: CITY COUNCIL & CULTURAL GROUPS
Serve as a catalyst for the development of a common vision to achieve the OAG by
working with: Council, staff, Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Business
Association, Arts Alive, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and other groups striving to
make Fort Collins a cultural center.
• Define and recommend to City Council the development of an arts council -like
organization.
• Meet with the City Council liaison periodically in order to inform Council on
CRB and understand the City Council's vision.
• Encourage cultural groups to create and share their long range plans with the CRB.
• Continue to interface with such groups and projects as Beet Street, SCFD, Library
District, Fort Collins Museum / Discovery Science Center Partnership, Lincoln Center
renovation, and UniverCity Connections.
• Build relationships with other cultural groups.
o Serve on boards, committees, volunteer, advisors, etc.
• Advise City Council on specific issues regarding the Museum and Lincoln Center.
2. AWARENESS OF CULTURAL IMPACT
Enhance regional awareness of arts and cultural events and activities.
• Continue to support the CVB's comprehensive, on-line cultural calendar.
• Organize Arts and Humanities Month.
- Building on foundation of three years, explore additional activities.
• Enhance the CRB presence in the community.
- Connect with the Business Community on the value of supporting the arts
• Continue to bring regional awareness of Fort Collins' cultural offerings by working
closely with the CVB.
3. RESOURCES: USE & DEVELOPMENT
Use and grow resources available to the Board to forward the OAG.
• Ensure Fort Fund dollars support the overarching goal of "making Fort Collins a
cultural center and destination".
• Implement Tier 4 (The Cultural Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund)
• Administer Fort Fund.
o Funding Session - January
o Funding Session - April
o Funding Session - June
• Work with the Convention and Visitors Bureau when making recommendations
for funding from the Tourism Account and Tier 4.
• Review and revise Fort Fund guidelines and procedures.
• Support initiatives that will enhance revenue for cultural facilities and events.
For example: Scientific and Cultural Funding District or an increase in the City
lodging tax.
4. NETWORKING OF CULTURAL GROUPS
Provide networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas and resources.
Provide liaisons to the appropriate groups to serve as a catalyst in the development
and awareness of arts and culture in Fort Collins. Some possible groups include:
Art in Public Places Board - Currently have a liaison.
Convention and Visitors Bureau - Currently have a liaison.
Museum Advisory Council - Currently have a liaison.
Arts Alive - Currently have a liaison.
SCFD - Currently have a liaison.
Beet Street - Currently have a liaison.
Downtown Business Association - Currently have a liaison.
Provide workshops on an as needed basis.
5. IMPLEMENTATION
0 Use committees to implement the individual strategies.