A presentation by the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
June 14, 2010 Prepared by: Emily Newark Account Manager, BDC.
Advertisements

Economic Development Strategy Salt Lake City Corporation October 2008.
GO SOUTH GO CREATING A LEGACY FOR SOUTH LONDON. Action Plan Themes Overall coordination and information Business Tourism and leisure Culture, festivals.
The Creative Economy The Intersection of Arts and Business in Our Communities A project of the New Hampshire Creative Communities Network.
Hamburg A Blueprint Community. WHAT IS BLUEPRINT? We are a group formed by the community, for the community. We are charged with improving the quality.
MEEC Chapter Eleven Convention and Visitors Bureaus.
National Findings. Most Comprehensive Study Ever All 50 States + D.C.
Positioning Trails for Community Value. Why Bother Formally Positioning Trails? Improve perceptions held by citizens and elected officials so that the.
The EU at a glance Culture, Tourism and SME development With the support of the Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union Towards Excellence.
Move Through Life Inc strategic plan The Big Picture vision To inspire and enable adults to sustain a love of dance throughout their lives,
Dahlonega & Lumpkin Co. Georgia: The 2009 Economic Significance of Tourism to the County by the Southeast Tourism Society Dr. Steve Morse, Economist Tourism.
The Economics of the Arts Perception: The arts… are dependent on government and business support. are a drain on budgets. appeal to few people. provide.
Working for California: The Impact of the California State University Updated: January 10, 2005 Ted Egan, Ph.D. ICF Consulting.
First regional cultural plan in Ontario More than 340 people consulted Incorporated findings from North Hastings Cultural Plan Report Funding.
Vision Funds to Support Tulsa Non-Profit Arts Organizations.
Recommendations Shaping the Creative Economy of Burlington Vermont.
The Most Comprehensive Study of Its Kind  Economic impact of nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences in  Study provides both local and.
Why is Downtown Important?. The mission of the Asheville Downtown Association is to be a voice of the downtown community and to promote and support quality.
Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. Bringing Business and the Arts Together The Arts Add Value to Business.
The Economics of Rivers (with an emphasis on the Verde) Doug Von Gausig, Verde River Institute, May 16, 2014.
2013 Annual Strategic Action Plan Evaluation. Overview Background Role of SAP Implementation Evaluation process Council feedback Enhancement of SAP.
Global Tourism and Global Transformations: Politics, culture and place.
-Arts for Tomorrow- Presented by: Paul Berg Executive Director The Arts Council of Northwest Florida.
1 A tool for economical and social development. 2 Time Distance 3 to 5 hours 2 to 3 hours 1 to 3 hours 30 minutes to 1.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy March 22, 2012.
THE FUTURE OF THE ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.
Kara Norman, AICP Executive Director. OUR MISSION: Enhance, promote and preserve the vitality and economic viability of Downtown Frederick by implementing.
Steve Weathers President and CEO, Regional Growth Partnership.
While their approaches and structures vary, official destination marketing organizations (DMOs)—sometimes called CVBs (convention and visitor bureaus)
Making Place Matter: Livable Communities through Partnerships and Community Engagement June 14, 2011.
Welcome to the United Performing Arts Fund 2012 Campaign.
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Inc. Arts in the Community.
Headwaters Communities in Action Building A Better Quality of Life Together.
Agency Overview House of Representatives State Government Finance February 9, 2011.
Title Page. Introduction Page ICBAN INTERREG IVA PROJECT UPDATE Harnessing Creativity Project Reference Group Meeting- Friday 22 nd March 2013.
Jeff Fritchtnitch Superintendent of Schools Altamont CUSD #10.
JOEL DUNN, VISIT CARSON CITY Connecting With Your Local Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Breaux Bridge Cajun Creole Cultural District City of Breaux Bridge Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
Your ticket to the future of economic development… Carrier: Citizens Development Corps Departure: Zambia Arrival: Sustainable & Equitable Economic Development.
The City of Youngstown Youngstown State University Urban Strategies Inc.
Westford Board of Selectmen Meeting May 12, 2015.
Social and Economic Impacts of Gunnison County Arts & Cultural Organizations Presentation for the Gunnison County Board of Commissioners By Maryo Ewell.
Note: this template contains several badge/color options. Click the “Layout” drop-down on the Home tab to view them all.
OAKVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE CCIM West Economic Forum Presentation by: Rob Milligan, CEO.
Cultural, Behavioral, Financial and Economic Impact Jim Richardson Alumni Professor of Economics Louisiana State University.
 Prepared By: 1.Teng Wei Jun Tam Poh Yim Tan Loo Yee Loh Yuan Yun Huang LinJie Shajaratulmuttaqin Binti Azizan.
180,000 and Counting: Houston’s Creative Workforce on the Rise November 19, 2015 Christine Harris.
National Findings. Most Comprehensive Study Ever All 50 States + D.C.
Puerto Rican Parade of florida (Business Expo, Health Fair, Festival & Parade) 5 th Anniversary Celebration 5 th Anniversary Celebration Sponsorship &
Career Education Course on Cultural and Creative Industries (Industry Background in a Macro Perspective)
Understanding Cultural Planning Considering a Cultural Plan for Erie and Niagara Counties Impact and Issues Presented to the Greater Buffalo Cultural Alliance.
Bill Kercher, theamericancity.org1. Character Towns A “character town” is a small city or town that people care about; A town with great neighborhoods,
Genesee County Economic Development Focus Group Monitoring Report February 5, 2016 Batavia City Centre 9:30am Community growth, revitalization and economic.
February 2, 2012 City of Lee’s Summit Cultural Facilities Master Plan 1.
Greater Buffalo (Erie and Niagara Counties). 156 Study Regions—Including Buffalo Population Group No. Study Regions Less than 50, ,000 to 99,999.
In 2010 the Florida legislature passed legislation that converted Florida’s Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive Program from a year to year cash.
Pasco County Economic Development Plan BOCC April 23, 2013.
National Findings. Most Comprehensive Study Ever All 50 States + D.C.
Wealden Parish Conference Wealden Parish Conference Supporting business in Wealden Cllr Roy Galley 11 th September.
The Class of 1964 Policy Research Shop This report was written by undergraduate students at Dartmouth College under the direction of professors in the.
Duvall Comprehensive Plan Update Economic Development Element
Northern Bruce Peninsula Festivals and Events. Shane Sargant I have worked for Municipal Governments as a,Tourism and Festival and Event Marketing Manager.
ANN ARBOR REGION SUCCESS STRATEGY Board of County Commissioners Working Session Nov 6, 2008  Present vision and strategy  Discuss BOC’s continued leadership.
THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES & COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2010 California Arts Advocates, the premier statewide arts advocacy organization is.
Coraggio Group | coraggiogroup.com Visit Mendocino County: Strategic Planning October 12, 2016.
Birmingham’s Cultural Strategy
A Local Arts Agency (LAA) promotes, supports, and develops the Arts at the local level to strengthen the daily fabric of community living. What do Partnerships.
Tourism Kathleen Andereck, Ph.D. School Director and Professor
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Tourism, Regeneration and the London Olympic Games 2012
Presentation transcript:

A presentation by the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County

 Celebrates the character of a county.  Reinforces a sense of place  Benefits the broader community – not just a single organization  Identifies cultural resources for county wide planning, sustainable economic development and quality of life

 The 2004 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan included a one page Appendix E for Culture and the Arts.  The 2008 Cultural Plan was funded by the Jefferson County Commission and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts under the Community Arts Project Support  Consultant Elizabeth Wheeler was retained by the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County to produce the cultural plan. It was presented to the Jefferson County Commission in February of  The goal of the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County is to incorporate the cultural plan into the forthcoming Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan – Envision Jefferson 2035.

2010 – Jefferson County was designated a Certified Arts Community

 Encourage partnerships between government and cultural organizations to promote the arts as part of economic development  Identify Jefferson County as a cultural destination  Recognize the arts as an essential ingredient in economic development

 Provide leadership to maintain the county’s CAC designation : Promote Jefferson County’s diverse creative community to attract tourism & support sustainable economic growth Support emerging artists, artisans and non-profit cultural enterprises Provide educational and leadership development opportunities and partnerships that encourage creative growth and initiative Strengthen existing and develop new partnerships to enhance Jefferson County arts footprint in the region

 Build the capacity of the arts and culture sector to contribute to economic development  Foster economic viability of the cultural sector, providing employment and attracting new creative industries  Improve the quality of life for all county residents through increased access to cultural programming and arts education & appreciation opportunities

 In 2010, AHA! completed the Certified Arts Community application process on behalf of Jefferson County  In November 2010, Jefferson County received the Certified Arts Designation.  Jefferson County shares this designation with only 7 other counties or towns in the state of West Virginia.

 America's nonprofit arts industry generates $134 billion in economic activity every year, including $24.4 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenues.  $53.2 billion is spent annually by arts organizations  $80.8 billion is spent by arts audiences

 $100,000 arts and culture organization spending in population of 50,000 creates 3 full time jobs $6,500 in state and local taxes $28 in event related audience spending per person.  $80.8 billion in event-related spending by arts audiences = average $22.87 per person spending for hotels, restaurants, parking, souvenirs, refreshments  Tourists spend nearly twice as much as local attendees

 Tomorrow’s high quality, high paid workforce will be the new “creative class”  Who are the new creative class of workers? Technology Professionals Arts & Culture Experts Managerial & Analytical Education & Training Professionals  Source: Steve Morse, Ph.D. Arts as Economic Driver

 The next generation of creative class workers and entrepreneurs are attracted to locations that offer: Music Arts History & Heritage Nature & Outdoors  Source: Steve Morse, Ph.D. Arts as Economic Driver Shopping Agritourism Recreation & Gaming Food

 Arts support development of the quality of life that is inviting to the “creative class” providing: Local unique flavor Sense of community Diverse entertainment opportunities Great shopping! New businesses

 County Commission allocates annual funds to AHA  New arts and culture magazine, Fluent, launched  Contemporary American Theater Festival Success  New artists’ cooperative launched  Old Opera House drama and dance education expansion  Full Circle Theater Company  Arts spokesperson on county’s long-term planning commission  AHA president named to CVB Board  Arts spokesperson appointed to Chamber Board

 Jefferson County Development Authority  Chamber of Commerce  Convention and Tourism Bureau  City of Charles Town  Washington Street Artists’ Cooperative

 Tap creative residents for interdisciplinary education  Expand county libraries’ role in dissemination of cultural linkages  Establish County arts center with visual, performing, literary arts events, galleries, classrooms, studios, auditorium, rehearsal space, café  Establish “art mobile” [Van Go] project that brings art to children in their school settings  Hold quarterly cross-fertilization seminars open to the public, led by teams of artists, engineers, scientists in the county