LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
We know that local government staff and elected officials are in a moving dance of trying to address the needs of local residents, figure out what the best solutions is…. yesterday, hold together the interests of countless stakeholders, and all while knowing that “the city” is far more complex than people would ever imagine. Bringing in arts and culture into local policies and local planning processes may seem outside of “normal operating procedure”. It can also be one of a city's most powerful ways to engage citizens, find innovative solutions, and bring in a broad network of partnerships essential for creating strong and vibrant communities. We can help develop the policies, evaluation frameworks, and engagement plans that can help to meet these needs.
Featured Project | Capital Metro →
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Arts and cultural organizations that work at the intersection of community and municipal institutions know that translating between the needs, values, and priorities of the communities they work with and “city speak” can be challenging. Civic Arts advises arts groups in developing civics strategies and action plans, helping translate emergent ideas from socially engaged practice into actionable strategies and conversations in a local government context.
Featured Project | Las Imaginistas →
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Working in a community development context often means long hours and tight budgets, yet it’s all done with a passion to serve. Often, arts and culture can seem in exactly the opposite direction from the regulatory or community development metrics at the work's foundation. And yet, there’s a palpable desire for the arts and culture to play a bigger role in the organization. We help local community organizations develop action plans and evaluation frameworks and identify partners needed to integrate arts and culture strategies into your organization's work.
Featured Project | Foundation Communities →