Submitted by: Tracy B. Atkinson
Visioning
Statements from Underserved Community Cultural
Planning Group
Long List
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People are viewing art and culture.
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There are creative cultural events
for young adults.
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There
is an opportunity to see “off Broadway” quality
shows without the price.
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Tickets to events are affordable.
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There is a broad definition of
Arts and Culture.
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There are
community based arts and culture in the neighborhoods
like at community
centers or art branches.
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There is transportation to arts
and cultural events.
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University faculty and students
are exposing community students to arts and culture.
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There are complete arts and culture
programs in all the schools.
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There are multi-generational programs
for the whole family at the same time.
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Arts programs are just as valued
as sports.
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There are more national art and
music artists playing in the area rather than the
low-end groups.
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There are showcases for local
art talent.
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There are spaces for the development
of artists.
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Emphasis is on services for empty
nesters that want to recapture past interests.
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Arts and culture will be source
of pride.
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Corporate sponsorships of local
arts is plentiful.
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There is an equitable tax for
equal distribution of arts across the community.
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There is an art bus or free cultural
pass for facilities.
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There is a clearinghouse for
ticket distribution.
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There good communication of availability
of programs (radio, TV, word of mouth).
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All types of art and culture have
access to traditional venues.
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There are High School talent
shows again.
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There are cutting edge, independent,
underground radio stations.
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There are lots of arts advocates
in the underserved communities.
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There is
a 24 hour arts and culture scene – showcasing
a variety of things.
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There is outside public art and
sculptures downtown created by local artists.
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There are street performers.
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There are neighborhood community
festivals.