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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 - Cultural Resources Board - Work PlanCULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD WORK PLAN - 2007 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) -- 2007 The Cultural Resources Board will serve as a catalyst in making Fort Collins a cultural center and destination. STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE OVERARCHING GOAL L 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. • Meet with the City Council liaison 4 times per year in order to inform Council on CRB and understand the City Council's vision. • Serve as a catalyst to facilitate meetings with and among the groups to explore and develop a common vision. • Encourage cultural groups to create and share their long range plans with the CRB. • Continue to interface with such groups and projects as DDA's Cultural Neighborhood, SCFD, Library District, Fort Collins Museum / Discovery Science Center Partnership, Lincoln Center renovation. • Build relationships with other cultural groups. o Serve on boards, committees, volunteer, advisors, etc. • Establish whether there is a need for an Arts Council -type organization. Define what this organization's role might be. Serve as a catalyst for its creation, if needed. • 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. o Building on foundation of three years, explore additional activities. o Recognizing and promoting award winning activities in the cultural community. • Enhance the CRB presence on the community. • Continue to serve as a catalyst to bring about regional awareness of Fort Collins' cultural offerings. 3. RESOURCES: USE & DEVELOPMENT Use and grow resources available to the Board to forward the OAG. • Look at a new direction for disbursing and distributing Fort Fund dollars that forwards 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. • 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. Be a catalyst to encourage groups to work together. 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. The Cultural Plan Committee - Currently have a liaison. Downtown Development Authority - Currently have a liaison. Downtown Business Association - Currently have a liaison. 5. IMPLEMENTATION 0 Use committees to implement the individual strategies.