2018-03-24 Arts Commission AgendaAedmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
EAC RETREAT -
Saturday March 24, 2018 —12:30 — 4:00 PM — Plaza Room, 650 Main St.
12:30 Introduction
• Intro
• Goal — Assess how the Economic Impact Study informs future focus
12:45 Fast Facts about EAC—what all commissioners should know
o Core programs and responsibilities/roles of the Arts Commission
o Budget Overview —Special funds
o Annual Review — 2017
1:15 Recommendations Overview from Economic Impact Study
• Strengthen citywide arts & culture
• Integrate arts and culture in economic development efforts: Creative District
designation; infrastructure projects; support cornerstones such as ECA; diverse offerings
in diverse settings
• Collaborate to expand audiences — age, race, gender, ethnicity
• Develop positive visitor experience
• Market regionally, importance of day trips
2:00 Key EAC focus — What is the EAC role? What should we know? What should we care about?
• Creative District — who, where, what?
• Diverse offerings in diverse settings — new audiences —
• Infrastructure - 41h Avenue Arts Corridor; Civic Park; Waterfront Center; Waterfront
Connector
• Marketing — What is the arts and culture tourism strategy?
3:00 Programs, and Projects Brainstorming —
Split into groups of two and brainstorm on each of the 4 topic areas for 5-8 minutes.
Report back to group.
Joint discussion about priorities.
3:45 Wrap up and Adjourn