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Arts and Cultural Master Plan Update Copyrighted October 1, 2018 City of Dubuque Action Items # 1. ITEM TITLE: Arts and Cultural Master Plan Update SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission providing an update on arts and cultural activities over the last 12 months. There will be a brief presentation. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Commission Letter Staff Memo Master Plan Update Presentation Supporting Documentation THE��oF Ci of Dubu ue D � q UB E �ts & Cultural Af�airs Commission Masterpiece on the Mississippi September 26, 2018 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Dubuque 50 W.13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 As we celebrate National Arts &Humanities month in October, the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission wishes to thank the City Council, Manager, and Staff for their vision, investment, and leadership in advancing the role of the arts and culture in our community. To recap a few of our shared accomplishments over the last 12 months: • A Community Task Force was formed and began meeting in spring 2018 to help guide the implementation of the Arts & Cultural Master Plan Community Enactment Strategy. This 15-member body will help guide the Commission and Council in directing resources and ensuring that arts and culture remain an integral part of our community. • The 2nd Annual Arts & Business Luncheon, held in November 2017 at the Grand River Center, attracted more than 100 arts and business leaders and was complimented by a new program called"Making a Living, Making Music". Both of these initiatives are part of a strategic focus on artists and creative entrepreneurship in the Arts & Cultural Master Plan. • The lst Annual Winter Art in the Park event, held in Washington Park in February 2018, served more than 400 community members. This initiative is part of a strategic focus on bringing the arts into more parks and public places and aligns with a newly-adopted City of Dubuque Goal for 2024. • The opening of the 13th Annual Art on the River Exhibit on August 3, 2018 was attended by more than 300 people and featured performances by Marshallese community members and 6 new outdoor sculptures, selected by guest curator David Wells; • We received a record(18)number of applicants for the Arts & Culture Operating Support grants in the FY19 grant cycle, demonstrating both the importance of this funding and the continued growth of the arts and cultural sector. All of these accomplishments speak to the importance of a robust role for the City of Dubuque in encouraging and supporting arts and culture as a community asset and strength. Respectfully submitted, �� `� � ��!��i�— David Schmitz 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, lowa 52001 I www.cityofdubuque.org/artsandculture BECOME A CATALYST FOR ARTS & CULTURE �� -- m ` � %: � - lowa's first city is home to dozens of arts and cultural organizations. By any estimate, the sheer volume and diversity of arts and cultural activity in Dubuque is remarkable. . � � � Gulturally and artistically vibrant cities tend to be more economically prosperous. This national trend was proven locally in 2012, when a study conducted in association with Americans for the Arts revealed that Dubuque's nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $47 million in annual rever�eumber surely increased by our city's robust network of creative businesses, live music and entertainment venues. In addition to this sizable economic imp�� arts and culture are central to Dubuque's identity and civic pride; play an integral role in the life of our schools, colleges and universities; promote inclusion and celebrate diversity; and strengthen social and community bonds. \ J . • � CREATIVE BUSINESSES LIVE MUSIG VENUES ENTERTAINMENT VENUES NON-PROFIT ARTS 8< <ULTURE SCHOOLS & MUSEUMS IN DUBUQUE GENERATES NON-PROFITS $ 4 7 M I L L I O N COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES in annual revenue � � including local artists and arts organizations, business owners, local colleges and universities, equity groups, local media, transit and transportation, City staff and Commission � members, elected officials, and most impartantly, community members — shared their � thoughts, dreams and ideas. � The resulting 10-year Arts & Culture Master Plan and Community Enactment Strategy of our community through strong public-private partnerships and community leadership. IYs a It's a for supporters of the arts. 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Focused on viable results The taskforce has been assembled to help guide the Master Plan Community Engagement Strategy b . Driving the progress on the plan . Connecting resources that advance the plan . Identifying issues that require City Council attention . Maintaining momentum and keeping groups accountable �n a '- � � I �. � ' � . . � . Tim Gonlon Laura Carstens Dr. Randal Lengeling Jerelyn O'Connor Construction City Planning Health/Wellness Neighborhood Specialist Dawn Cogen Kristin Die�el Ali Levasseur Anderson Sainci Youth Enrichment Business Event Coordination Education 1� 12 Taylor Cummings Mark Ernst Eric Lucy David Schmi� Tourism/Communications Energy Communications Public Art Joan Lingen Fran Henkels Stormy Mochal Gina Siegert Higher Education Legal ArtisUBusiness owner Publicity Sharon Covey Geri Shafer Jason Neises Accessibility/Youth Arts Consultant Diversity Equity Inclusion Enrichment �n � '- � � I �. � ' Americans for Masfer Plan MasTer Plan CommuniTy Task Force is the ArTs, Arts and funding was approved by City engagement assembled and Economic Prosperity approved Council. strafegy approved working group report revealed through the City by City Council. recruitment began. 1,500 jobs and budget process. $47 million in revenue generated by non-profiT arts & culture. � � • � Poised for growth: The overall environment for the arts and culture in Dubuque is favorable for growth. The Master Plan is meant to help our talented artists and dedicated organizations flourish and expand, creating and expanding jobs and generating new economic activity in the process. Ta lent retention: According to an annual survey of business leaders, Dubuque§ number one challenge is talent retention. Research and experience shows that the cultural vitality of a city is a proven means of attracting and retaining young people and creati� entrepreneurs. Qua lity of Life : Dubuque§ quality of life — recognized by statewide as well as national media — is directly related to the quality of its arts and cultural offerings. Residents and visitors alike benefit, year-round, from a diverse array of cultural events and activities. �n � " � \ � /. � � A place people wanf fo VI51T be<omes a place they want to LI V E. A place where people wanf fo LIVE becomes a pla<e they want fo WORK. A place where people wantto WORK be<omes a pla<e they wanf to do BUSINE55. And a pla<e they want to do BUSINE55 is a place they want to V I51 T. � Master plan recommendation "Retain professional staff dedicated fulltime to arts and � cultural developmenY' � Arts and cultural Affairs Coordinator was made fulltime as of FY18 "tnJ' � �. � �:` ARTS AfJ� BUSINESS = � I Master plan recommendations "Facilitate networking, communicating and �� collaboration among artists, art organizations and creative businesses." "Increase formal � and informal learning opportunities for Dubuque residents of all ages" & "Provide and O coordinate technical training to organizations and artists." The Arts and cultural Affairs Coordinator has: . Created community partnerships with local business and creative entrepreneurs . Created partnerships with arts and business councils in Chicago and Nashville . Presented the Arts and Business Luncheon, Business of the Arts Academy . Advocated for specialized DEI trainers to work with arts organizations . Facilitated the scholarships for Arts organizations `�` � - � N -�E �,�� 1 _„ Master plan recommendations "Offer activities at various times of day, geographic � locations and price points including free." & " Make arts and cultural resources � available in every neighborhood in the City and county" "t r�J' T he Arts an d cu ltura l A ffairs Coor dinator: . Has created community partnerships to create Art in the Park: Snow Sculpting Competition . Is continuing to work to sustain and expand Art in the Park to include other neighborhood parks and public spaces and activities. � Master plan recommendation "Establish and follow guidelines and procedures in � accordance with best practice eliminating potential conflict of interesY' � Arts and cultural Affairs Advisory Commission has: "tnJ' . Adopted a peer review panel for all grants . Appointed unaffiliated jurors . Reviewed and updated financial reporting for grantees . Installed a financial adjudication step � Master plan recommendation "Create an implementation task force-oi� 0 � members comprising of staff, members of the commission and other key community � stake holders across sectors to oversee the plan for the next 10 years" "tr�J' Arts and cultural Affairs Advisory Commission has: . Conducted facilitated sessions to organize the master plan recommendations into long term, mid term and short term goals . Selected, invited and appointed a mu1�'sciplinary task force � Master plan recommendation "Ensure arts and culture is inclusive and welcoming of i people of all backgrounds and interests and train staff to and volunteers in the � provision of excellent customer service" [as it relates to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion] �.fv�L� c'( 1? �,lJc' Arts and cultural Affairs Advisory Commission has: �f.. . Adopted significant DEI components to granting process . Ensured that each grant panel consists of one juror working in the field of DEI , . Strongly recommended that ALL grant recipients participate in DEI training . Offered scholarships to arts organizations through partnership with the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Economic Development and Inclusive Dubuque for an 8 week DEI Training course. � Master plan recommendation "Create channels for volunteerism, advisory and board � roles for company employees in arts and cultural organizations and at events." � The Arts Master Plan Task Force: "tr�J' . Is currently recruiting community members to sit on any of the five working groups dedicated to the improvement and expansion of arts and Culture in Dubuque. � Master plan recommendation "Make art more visible in all aspects of daily life in � Dubuque whether through physical presence or through highlighting arts and culture � through promotional efforts or everyday conversation." "tnJ' The Community is: . Organizing and creating permanent public art . Applying at record numbers for arts grants . Compelling arts and culture to be included and considered in a intersectional way e.g. Inclusive Dubuque, the Imagine Dubuque plan, Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial project, as well as other development projects around the city. � Focuses on ways to expand and integrate public art in the community. Meet Monthly on the Second Thursday, 5:30 PM � . Focuses on improving access and being welcoming to all communities in Dubuque. Second Tuesday, 3:30 PM - Community Foundation McCarthy Center �� Focuscs on support for 1oca1 artists, cultural groups, and crcativc busincsscs through incentives and polic5>. � Focuscs on partncrships thaticad to invcstmcntin thc arts. m � Focuses on communicating a unitcd idcntity� as an arts community. CITYOFDUBUQUE .ORG/ Email artsmasterplanC�cityof�iubaque.org or call 563.690.6059. DEBRA Dus JE ALLEYNEu�,,�n„�«�,, ,,,�M,«�,,,,,