Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2022 02 10

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Strategies and Action Items Goal 1: Expand visual arts, performing arts, cultural history, natural history and natural science- 1. Achieve the appropriate mix of cultural facilities to meet the needs of Louisville for the next 15 years. a. Optimize use of existing spaces. i. Create a system for increased access to the Louisville Center for the Arts for community arts organizations Evaluate City -owned and private facilities to determine possible partnership for use of existing inventory within the community. 1. Look for opportunities to activate vacant and underutilized space with arts and cultural activities. 2. Support programming in non-traditional venues such as community centers, parks, and other public spaces. 3. Establish locations for small-scale arts uses, such as creative businesses, artists' studios, small performing and exhibition spaces, and other cultural uses. Explore the feasibility of a new arts space for public performances, rehearsals, classes and studios. i. Conduct a facility feasibility study for performing arts venue(s) to identify and recommend appropriate space to support the needs of creatives and arts and cultural organizations. ii. Pending favorable results for a facility feasibility study, conduct a statistically valid survey for community support and research finance options. 2. Incorporate cultural history, natural history and natural sciences into Louisville's overall cultural programming. a. Advance Louisville's cultural history through increased partnerships with and support of the Louisville Historical Museum. Advance Louisville's opportunity to engage with natural history and natural sciences through partnerships with Louisville Public Library, Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board and Open Space Advisory Board. Apply for SCFD eligibility for the Cultural Arts Department for 2019 Grant Cycle. i. Utilize increased funding to advance arts and cultural arts and cultural events in Louisville. Goal 2: Provide diverse and engaging cultural activities in the City 1. Expand public art in new and existing public spaces. a. Establish a formal public art program. i. Research best practices for Public Art policies (acquisition, display, deaccession, maintenance, preservation, right of way, etc.). ii. Designate a City Board/commission to oversee the public art program. iii. Research and propose a dedicated funding stream to support public art. b. Review inventory of city -owned public artwork. i. Identify opportunity for increased diversity in theme, medium and appeal of new public art pieces. ii. Acquire/commission public artwork that expresses community character. 2. Ensure a stimulating mix of diverse arts and cultural programming in the City of Louisville. 10