Our Process

Cultural Asset Inventory & Opportunity Research 

• Identify and engage with key arts and culture stakeholders for the region who can fast-track our understanding of  the region

• Conduct an inventory of existing arts, cultural, and creative assets via desk research, site visits, and crowdsourced data

• Gather and review existing plans for assets, stakeholders, and strategic opportunities

• Identify gaps and opportunities that align with existing work on quality of life, arts and culture

Regional & County Strategy 

• Convene a visioning event in each county - engaging with local artists, cultural institutions, local leaders, and the public

• Follow up with focus groups, one:one conversations, and steering committee discussions

• Develop a prioritized strategy for enhancing arts and cultural offerings across the region, including opportunities for public-private partnerships, community-driven initiatives, and integration with economic development efforts

• Develop implementation and evaluation components for the plan as appropriate

Our Arts Planning Principles