Engagement Conversations: The Arts

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What stories are uniquely “ours” that should be told on local stages?
• What are the biggest barriers to producing, directing, or performing theater here?
• How can theater spaces (traditional or nontraditional) be better utilized?
• What opportunities exist for collaboration between theater groups, schools, and community organizations?
• What kind of support (funding, facilities, audience development) would make the biggest impact?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Monday, September 29 from 1-2:30pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What stories are uniquely “ours” that should be told on local stages?
• What are the biggest barriers to producing, directing, or performing theater here?
• How can theater spaces (traditional or nontraditional) be better utilized?
• What opportunities exist for collaboration between theater groups, schools, and community organizations?
• What kind of support (funding, facilities, audience development) would make the biggest impact?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Monday, September 29 from 5:30-7pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What role does writing—poetry, fiction, nonfiction, spoken word—play in shaping the identity of our community?
• What are the biggest barriers writers face in creating, publishing, or sharing their work here?
• How can access to spaces (libraries, bookstores, schools, community venues) be expanded to support writing and storytelling?
• What opportunities exist for collaboration among writers, publishers, educators, and cultural groups?
• What would a sustainable literary arts ecosystem look like here in 5–10 years?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Tuesday, September 30 from 1-2:30pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What role does visual art play in shaping the identity of our community?
• What challenges do visual artists face in accessing studios, galleries, or funding?
• How can we expand visibility and sales opportunities for local artists?
• What role could the City (or partners) play in providing space or resources?
• What would a sustainable visual arts ecosystem look like here in 5–10 years?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Tuesday, September 30 from 1-2:30pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• How does dance currently connect people in our community?
• What’s missing—venues, rehearsal spaces, teaching opportunities, audiences?
• How do artists balance performance, teaching, and creation—and where are the gaps in support?
• What cultural traditions in dance should be preserved and celebrated?
• If you could imagine a “next level” for dance locally, what would it look like?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:30-7pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What role does visual art play in shaping the identity of our community?
• What challenges do visual artists face in accessing studios, galleries, or funding?
• How can we expand visibility and sales opportunities for local artists?
• What role could the City (or partners) play in providing space or resources?
• What would a sustainable visual arts ecosystem look like here in 5–10 years?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:30-7pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• How does music currently connect people in our community?
• What’s missing—venues, rehearsal spaces, teaching opportunities, audiences?
• How do artists balance performance, teaching, and creation—and where are the gaps in support?
• What cultural traditions in music should be preserved and celebrated?
• If you could imagine a “next level” for music locally, what would it look like?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Wednesday, October 1 from 1-2:30pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What makes a community gathering or event feel truly successful here?
• What barriers prevent events from being inclusive or widely attended?
• How can existing spaces (parks, plazas, downtown streets, etc.) be better used for gatherings?
• What’s missing from the current festival/event landscape?
• What role should arts and culture play in fostering stronger community connections through events?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on —- from 1-2:30pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• How do music and dance currently connect people in our community?
• What’s missing—venues, rehearsal spaces, teaching opportunities, audiences?
• How do artists balance performance, teaching, and creation—and where are the gaps in support?
• What cultural traditions in music/dance should be preserved and celebrated?
• If you could imagine a “next level” for music and dance locally, what would it look like?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on Wednesday, October 1 from 5:30-7pm.

No need to prepare, but here are some things we plan to discuss:

• What makes a community gathering or event feel truly successful here?
• What barriers prevent events from being inclusive or widely attended?
• How can existing spaces (parks, plazas, downtown streets, etc.) be better used for gatherings?
• What’s missing from the current festival/event landscape?
• What role should arts and culture play in fostering stronger community connections through events?
• If you had one bold wish for arts and culture over the next decade, what would it be? (Magic Wand)

Please register to attend the virtual session on — from 5:30-7pm.