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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 - Cultural Resources Board - Work PlanCultural Resources Board 417 W. Magnolia St Fort Collins, CO 80521 970.221-6735 970.221-6373 – fax LCTIX.com CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD WORK PLAN – 2012 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) The Cultural Resources Board will help make Fort Collins a cultural center and destination. STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE OVERARCHING GOAL 1. Serve as a catalyst for the development of Fort Collins as a cultural center and destination by working with City Council, staff and cultural groups.  Collaborate with groups and stay abreast of major cultural projects, including Beet Street, SCFD, Library District, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Lincoln Center, University Center for the Arts, Front Range Community College, UniverCity Connections, Downtown Business Association, Downtown Development Authority, Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and local and state arts, historic and culture agencies. This knowledge will assist the Board in understanding the state of arts and culture in Fort Collins to better inform their recommendations and activities.  Advise City Council on specific issues regarding the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, the Lincoln Center, Art in Public Places, and Budgeting for Outcomes.  Advise City Council and stay apprised on the development of the art incubator being developed by Beet Street to be housed in the Carnegie Building.  Stay apprised of any developments in pursuit of an SCFD in Fort Collins.  As part of Fort Fund, require applicants provide financial statements and complete a Tourism form. 2. Enhance regional awareness of Fort Collins’ arts and cultural events and activities.  Encourage Fort Fund recipients to broaden their promotional reach.  Continue to require Fort Fund grantees to upload their events onto the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau’s comprehensive, on-line cultural calendar.  Enhance the visibility of the CRB with Fort Fund applicants and the cultural community by assigning a Board member to attend Fort Fund supported events. 3. Leverage available resources to the Board in forwarding the OAG.  Ensure Fort Fund dollars support the overarching goal of “making Fort Collins a cultural center and destination,” encourage increased participation in arts and culture, and have a positive impact on the local economy.  Encourage new applicants to apply.  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 and for the Cultural Innovation Fund..  Review and revise Fort Fund guidelines and procedures, as needed.  Support initiatives that will enhance revenue for cultural facilities and events. 4. Provide networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas and resources.  Provide liaisons to the following groups to develop awareness of arts and culture in Fort Collins. These groups include, but aren’t limited to: Art in Public Places Board - Currently have a liaison. Convention and Visitors Bureau - Currently have a liaison. Beet Street - Currently have a liaison. Downtown Business Association - Currently have a liaison.  Promote opportunities for dialogue around arts, culture, and economics.