Arts and Culture Master Plan Update Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Arts and Culture Master Plan Update
SUMMARY: Verbal Update from Arts and Culture Master Plan Consultants, Brad King
and Priya Sicar of Lord Cultural Resources
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CONTACT:
Debra Alleyne, Arts &
Cultural Affairs Coordinator
(563) 690-6059
dalleyne@cityofdubuque.org
N E W S R E L E A S E
Aug. 13, 2015 – For Immediate Release
Public Input Sought for Arts and Culture Master Plan
DUBUQUE, Iowa – The City of Dubuque invites the public to provide input as it continues to
develop an arts and culture master plan for the community. Residents and stakeholders are
encouraged to complete an online survey and/or attend a public input session on Wednesday,
Aug. 19.
The City of Dubuque began the process to develop an arts and culture master plan in April.
The City’s Economic Development Department and the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs is
working with consultants from Lord Cultural Resources and have already completed the first
phase of the process, a review of the current state of arts and culture in the community. The
second phase is now under way and focuses on public engagement.
“Community involvement in this phase of the planning process is essential to the creation of a
comprehensive, customized master plan,” said Debra Alleyne, arts and cultural affairs
coordinator. “We have a diverse community and a diverse arts community so it is important
that we hear from residents and stakeholders as we create the plan.”
Residents and stakeholders are invited to complete a brief online survey to share their
thoughts on arts and culture in Dubuque. The link is accessible from
www.cityofdubuque.org/artsandculture and the City’s arts and culture Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/artsandcultureDBQ.
Another way in which the community can participate is through attending a public workshop
from 3 – 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Holiday Inn’s Ben Bolt Room, 450 Main
Street. In addition to this meeting and the online survey, several meetings with focus groups
will be held to garner as many perspectives as possible. For a comprehensive list of the
various focus groups being held please visit www.cityofdubuque.org/artsandculture.
For additional information, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/artsandculture or contact City of
Dubuque Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Debra Alleyne at 563-690-6059 or
dalleyne@cityofdubuque.org.
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