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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/2015 - City Arts Commission - Master Plan Public CommentsCITY ARTS COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MASTER PLAN (JULY THROUGH OCTOBER 2015) CONTEMPORARY/CUTTING EDGE • Emphasize contemporary art • Create an alternative art space • Do things that are "edgy" and do not try to please everyone EXHIBIT SPACE • Galleries for emerging artists • The City should support its own museum • Have a dedicated space for arts • Other arts and recreation facilities in the City including buildings, gardens, and a centralized, regional arts facility • Establish a Newport Beach Art Museum • A cultural arts center in the City • Concept of pop-up events FUNDING • The arts budget for Newport Beach has not changed for many years and should be increased • Challenge Council to increase its budget allocation to the arts • Increase efforts in supporting art education • Better support of local artists OUTREACH • Public/private partnerships • Engage other cities • Cooperate with nearby cities. • Identify the City as a destination • Have sculpture exchanges between city districts • Hold more competitive activities to bring the community in to appreciate the art and to better utilize the Library resources in terms of increasing skills. • Develop a comprehensive arts plan with other organizations in the City, such as a master calendar of arts events • Send out polling information to the public to determine their interests in the arts • Investigate the City's art inventory PROMOTION • Invest in promoting the arts • Increase promotion of arts programs • Promotion of City events is lacking • A central point where everyone can be informed of all arts activities • Work with street artists to promote arts TECHNOLOGY • Investigate technology and its effects on the arts • Existing arts program must be nurtured and adapted to technology • Use of technology by children • Develop an integrated/synchronized website for all arts activities in the city • Improve multi-faceted communications program SPONSORSHIP • Hang sponsored event banners • Approach local businesses with sponsorship opportunities • Support of the arts by local businesses • Hold events where industries can participate Page | 1 of 1