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- May 18, 12After four months and nearly thirty public meetings, the results are in! We asked you to speak up and Chicagoans resoundingly have. Stay tuned for the following:
- Mid-May – Announcement of Ground-truthing town hall meeting dates, locations and times
- Mid-July – Draft Cultural Plan will be uploaded to website for review and use during Ground-truthing meetings
Stay connected to both the process - by continuing to dialogue online at www.chicagoculturalplan2012.com and to each other by seeking opportunities for collaborations and partnerships with new contacts made through the public engagement. This could include marketing, funding, private/public partnerships, and shared service opportunities. - May 01, 12
- Apr 24, 12
This week we feature attendees from the 3/14 NCC meeting at DePaul University.
Feel free to tell us about your own Neighborhood and what you love about it! - Apr 20, 12
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- Apr 11, 12We randomly select five ideas submitted online by Chicagoans and share those ideas on the blog. Individuals are welcome to comment, agree, disagree, or post their own feedback. Below are the next five in this series:Submitted Feb 23 by D.W.Functional artists could be partnered with local business to make furniture, light fixtures, vases, place settings, etc.Chicago has begun a legacy with its green roof program and should continue to be at the forefront of north american sustainable design.I live in the lincoln square neighborhood. Is there anything I can do to help with our local town hall on march 1, or any other volunteer opportunities associated with the culture plan?Submitted Feb 26 by W.Culture should represent viable institutions that support and allow culture to exists. We struggle on the South and West Sides since many of our instutions such as The Regal Theater on 79th Street, Muntu Dance Theater on 47th Street, Harold Washington Center on 47th Street, Sutherland Ball Room on 47th Street, The ETA Center for the Creative Arts and many other institutions that are underfunded from national funding agencies, and they lack city supports to provide viable institutions to host, and display cultural events.Hopefully, this plan will highlight this issue and more funding can be directed to the sticks and bricks/infrastructure of neighborhood cultural institutions.Submitted Feb 27 by M.M.My suggestions for crucial ingredients to be considered for the city's cultural plan:
1) Support and grow the local community aspect of our city's creative ecosystem, including neighborhood based arts organizations and independent artists. A critical dimension of this is strengthening networking capacities between artists and venues of all sizes to increase where art happens and who has access to it. Some of this is about mapping the resources artists need to make their art and partnering them with spaces, organizations and businesses that can meet those needs and help support the art. In other words, more money is great, but I think it's as much about resources and access as it is about cash. Partnering creates relationships that can potentially continue to bear fruit and don't always have to be dependent on cash (in-kind can be just as nice). Grant money, unless there's a commitment, runs the problem of ending and only funding a project.
2) Commit to integrating arts education in every Chicago public school. Developing an interest in the arts young creates potential artists and arts supporters later. In addition, the arts can be a wonderful strategy to help build productive civic minded humans who think deeply about their worlds and know the value of interdisciplinarity and collaboration.
Submitted Feb 27 by P.W.Hello, My name is P.W. and I am a resident of Chicago since 1995. I am as well an independent art curator for visual arts exhibitions, working with various cultural organizations throughout Chicago-area. Being of Polish origin, I often focus in my curatorial work on promoting artist of Polish descent, and bringing to public attention the Polish heritage and highlighting our cultural importance in the city such as Chicago. Throughout my practice and cultural undertakings I found out that Chicago (despite of such a large Polish population living here); does not much support Polish art events. Having October called Polish Heritage Month, I would expect seeing more "action", publicity and efforts on behalf of the City , that would help in broadening the scope of Polish culture/arts and accessibility to a more general audience.If there is anything that you know, and i might be missing please feel free to respond. I myself, will gladly "open my ears" to new points of view.Thank you for the attention and hope to hear back from your team.regards,P.W.
Submitted Feb 29 by M.D.S.We really should have Art and Music teachers in every school.I attended the Chicago Public Schools. We had Art and Music.My granddaughter does not. I am retired and my son is a single dad who cannot afford classes at the Old Town School. Give back our Art and Music teachers! - Apr 10, 12
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- Apr 04, 12Ms. Julie BurrosDirector of Planning for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsRole with the plan:I am the project manager for the Cultural Plan. That means that I keep all the moving parts moving forward in a coordinated way. So I am coordinating the staff work for the City and then I'm coordinating with the lead consultant firm, Lord Cultural Resources, who have their team working on specific parts of the plan. I am the piece in the middle keeping everything moving forward in the same direction.When we talk about all the moving pieces, the first big piece was a series of what were called Town Hall meetings. Could you talk about what the structure was and what you felt were the outcomes of those meetings?The Town Hall meetings were large convenings. We thought they'd be about 100 people and each one ended up being nearly 300 people. So, they were extremely well attended large meetings, and well received. There was structure, but also a very open design. The questions we posed were rather open-ended, and meant to gather up a broad brush of opinion and ideas. For example, what do people value in culture? How do they define culture, and what are their priorities for culture? Where do they see the City heading and what do they see for 2030? What's their vision for culture? These were pretty open-ended, intended to take the (public's) temperature, their aspirations for culture in the City of Chicago.We coalesced all that input from over 1,200 people; each breakout group for all those meetings-- that talked about it, reported out to all present. (From these report-outs there were) six emerging central themes--themes that are actually six larger buckets that each hold lots of complex issues inside of them.Which of these emerging themes most resonates for you?Building of vibrant cultural spaces is one of the themes that resonates for me. Actually it's the theme that I've spent the better part of my career at Cultural Affairs and Special Events working on. I am a cultural planner by training and the bread and butter of what I do day-to-day is to help arts organizations with their space issues. Whether its "we've always wanted to own a building; "how do I get a free building from the City;" "we just got kicked out of our building;" "I need help with TIF money in my district." They come to me because they have space issues and we start to meet and discuss their capacity to take on a space.As we unpack the needs, all kinds of other issues --that are really about organizational development and sustainability-- emerge. It's interesting, because once you start to talk about one, they usually relate to the other; they are tied together.Can you speak about what the Neighborhood Cultural Conversations are and how they differ from the Town Hall Meetings?These are 19 public community meetings, in different parts of the city, in all kinds of wonderful spaces-- parks, libraries, all sorts of interesting spaces—very deliberately friendly community spaces. We invite them to talk about any of the 6 themes (actually can talk about whatever they want as it relates to culture in the City). And we ask them to vote on the top priorities; which of these six themes resonate the most with them. Then they spend time in breakout groups talking about that issue as it relates to their neighborhood. We ask them to discuss, to use their knowledge of the local area and express their desires for the local neighborhood as well.Residents in that community know their neighborhood much better than we do downtown. There has been an enormous amount of change in the city over the last ten years. They are there day-to-day and they know what's there from a cultural perspective. What are the business opportunities? Are there lines that people won't cross? Where are the hidden gems? They get plenty of opportunity to talk about the pockets of culture that don't show up on official maps. Hidden gems are discovered in that neighborhood and some kind of connection can be made with other cultural resources or ideas.Next stepThe next thing we are doing are smaller, more private convenings to talk more tactically about needs and exploring in a different way some of the themes that have emerged in the HTH and NCC. In these groups we will be able to connect the dots-- what's really possible? We'll also get assistance from sister agencies in the city and talk tactical solutions.All the data, studies, focus groups.will be put together in the draft cultural plan for public comment. These too will be further condensed into a set of recommendations. (Then we'll return to the community to ask them to vote, discuss and tell us if we got it right.)
- Apr 04, 12We randomly select five ideas submitted online by Chicagoans and share those ideas on the blog. Individuals are welcome to comment, agree, disagree, or post their own feedback. Below are the next five in this series:
Submitted Mar 12 by C.F.I live downtown and work for the City. I frequently walk down Michigan Avenue and pass venues where tourists visit. Yesterday I was at Navy Pier and The Museum Campus. All signs for directions are in English only. All of our street notices of "directions" are in English only. This is true of both O'Hare and Midway airports. If we want to be recognized as an international city don't you think we should embrace and display international languages in our main tourist areas? How about our bus terminals?Submitted Feb 19 by B.H.It is essential to include Storytelling in the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012.
*Storytelling is fundamental and an integral part of all the arts.*Storytelling creates, connects, and nurtures sustainable communities through celebrating what's unique about different groups while recognizing the common bonds we share as members of the human family.*Storytelling inspires, delights, heals, and teaches while also being provocative and challenging. It is a disarming way of dealing with polarized ideas and encourages engagement while addressing issues of access, equity and diversity.Thank you!Submitted Feb 17 by M.Expansion of the artist studio/gallery spaces. Make them affordable and accessible on the South and East side. As an artist I have no place to work or display my work, unless I do festival or galleries (which are difficult to get an audience).Submitted Mar 11 by M.H.I would love to see satellite offices of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in every part of city; for example in the South Shore Cultural Center for the Southeast Side.
Possibly the city and state could make it a joint effort. Representatives the Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Film Office as well as city cultural agencies could have a staff person there.
It would be a place to inquire/apply for grants, musical performances and the various other opportunities that city/state has for artists.Submitted Mar 14 by B.D.When will the smaller theatre companies in this town have the slightest chance of being looked at either in the press/media or from the city; all of the grants and city benefits seem to continuously go to the big boys and that is not where the exciting theatre is happening. - Apr 03, 12
- Mar 30, 12Agree, disagree? Please leave comments below or send us more feedback at chicagoculturalplan2012.com!
- Mar 28, 12What is Grab Bag Wednesday you ask? Well, this is a new weekly feature to the Chicago Cultural Plan blog and planning process where we randomly select five ideas submitted online by Chicagoans and share those ideas on the blog. Individuals are welcome to comment, agree, disagree, or post their own feedback. Below are the first five in this series:Submitted Feb 10 by T.V.Hi, I moved here from Los Angeles in September and one cultural piece that I think Chicago is missing is a sense of tasteful street art. LA has a huge street art scene, from entire walls of large buildings on busy streets to small spray paintings on sidewalks (all tastefully done). I also enjoyed watching the Venice, CA develop a monthly art walk that included an array of artists, stores, vendors and music. Upon inception it was a small idea and over the last year has grown to a favorite among many Los Angeleans. Overall it was a very well-received scene, creating a strengthen and welcoming community. Downtown LA also had a monthly art walk which has grown immensely and furthered the arts in Los Angeles. I cannot say enough about how much I loved these events, and the diverse attendees that participated.
Submitted Feb. 2 by G.B.I think that Uptown should be rejuvenated, with a variety of new businesses, restaurants and organizations occupying the store fronts along Broadway from Wilson Ave to Argyle. The Uptown Theater should be restored, featuring various performances from internationally known artists, to theater, to dance, ballet, orchestra, and cultural showcases. People should be able to rent it as an event space for company conferences, dinners, fundraisers, weddings and other special occasions. Visitors can be given tours and brochures for a small charge. Movies can be filmed there. I think that Uptown has long been known for it's diversity and rich cultural heritage, and has a variety of great restaurants that show it. We also have great music venues here, and the traffic that comes through here could cater to new restaurants, clubs and lounges.
Submitted Feb. 5 by E.D.How can we remain the most segregated large city in this country at the same time that we entertain the kind of cosmopolitan aspirations that we do? Therefore,whatever we do in the special events/cultural division front better bridge us there.
Submitted Feb 19 by G.H.It is so important to include Storytelling as part of the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012. It is a living art form that has far reaching impact. It connects hearts and minds and leaves an indelible impression on the listener, regardless of age. There is an enthusiasm and intense listening that occurs in a classroom where teachers tell stories on a regular basis, in addition to reading quality books, which encourages learning.Submitted Feb 7 by J.C.
Use TIF funds to subsidize developers to create more live/work space for artists and fashion designers. There are initiatives to get artists and designers to stay in chicago, but they need spaces to show their work. It would be great if we turn the Old Post Office into an arts center and farmers market, instead of a run of the mill mall. - Mar 28, 12Look for this regular weekly feature where we share images of Neighborhood Cultural Conversation (NCC) attendees and their feedback regarding what they love about their neighborhood.
This week featuring attendees from the 2/29 NCC meeting at Austin-Irving Branch Library (Portage Park).
Feel free to tell us about your own Neighborhood and what you love about it! - Mar 26, 12There are 7 Neighborhood Cultural Conversations left to attend. If you can't attend, or if that's not your style, you can still participate online! The top 6 themes derived from the 4 Town Hall meetings are posted in separate open forums located under the “Forum” link above.Please participate by sharing your vision, ideas or comments in one or all six topics forums... or you can always leave a comment at chicagoculturalplan2012.com. All ideas will be included.
- Mar 28, 12Hey Chicago! It's Sticky Note Friday!At the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 Town Hall meetings, participants were asked to leave something behind – a note with their interpretation of what culture means to them. Check back here where we'll share 10 new sticky notes each Friday for 3 weeks.Didn't get a chance to input? Please leave a comment below at send us more feedback at chicagoculturalplan2012.com!So, see what fellow Chicagoans say to what "Chicago Culture Means..." to them:
- Mar 23, 12These maps were created in partnership with and with data from the Cultural Vitality Indicators project of The Chicago Community Trust. The data is publicly available and the maps are one of the first public applications of these data. The maps are meant to illustrate city-wide and at the neighborhood level what arts and culture resources "show up" in official data sources. The maps might indicate a density of resources and clusters of activity. The maps also are an analytical tool that can be used to discover the existence of one kind of activity with the presence of another. They are meant to be a jumping-off point for discussion and exploration of the opportunities and needs for Cultural Planning in Chicago.The data can be found at http://www.cct.org/research/cultural-indicators where people can make their own customized map featuring these data.Another tool for mapping cultural indicators on the regional level is at http://www.metropulsechicago.org/
- Mar 13, 12I’ve talked to a lot of people about "cultural planning" lately. In the process, I’ve found that folks aren't so clear on what cultural planning even is or about what a cultural plan actually contains. Some people even ask me, “What do you mean by 'culture'?”As one of the few practicing cultural planners in Chicago, I’ve done a lot of explaining. No, I don’t plan events or festivals; I am an urban planner who helps the arts and culture to grow and thrive in our city. Few urban planners focus their work exclusively on the support of the cultural field. As a cultural planner, I get to help arts organizations with space issues, finding and leveraging resources for cultural facility development, updating city regulations to be more arts friendly. I advocate for culture within city government, find ways to include culture in the city’s other plans, and cultivate the growth of districts. Most people quickly understand that in a city that values the presence of arts and culture, it’s useful to have people within city government that the arts sector can go to for help.Sometimes I find that the biggest skeptics can be planners themselves. I’ve made the case again and again about the value of the arts in community development. I am the first to admit that the arts are not the answer for every urban problem. But it is very true that arts and culture can often do what no other type of urban development can: bring people together across great divides of class, income, background and geography, and quickly transform a space and the perception of an area for the better, and bring joy to people’s lives. A local example is the Dale Chihuly exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory a few years ago. The exhibit more than tripled the monthly visitor count. The exhibit quickly helped the conservatory overcome pervasive concerns about the safety of the area widely held by outsiders and suburbanites.Community vitality is at the heart of all urban planning. In some instances, the planners (and, yes, even the City of Chicago) have gotten things wrong. Big urban developments at times are achieved at the expense of community vitality. The Kennedy Expressway demolished several neighborhoods in it’s path, that have never quite recovered their cohesion. This isn't often by design, rather it’s an unintended consequence of well intentioned, if misguided, plans. Planners try to identify the elements that will help a community to improve. When they pinpoint essential elements of a healthy community like housing, jobs, schools, and transit, elements of culture are often forgotten. But ask anyone what they love most about their community and they are very likely tell you about the architecture, the history, the parks, and the ethnic restaurants. The culture is what makes a place unique, and is typically what residents and visitors celebrate and hold most dear about their community.A cultural plan has in it ideas and strategies about how to grow and sustain community vitality through arts and culture. Implicit in a cultural plan is that we agree that arts and culture are important, essential ingredients for our city and our communities. When we talk about culture, you get to decide what that includes. For some it’s how you express your ethnic heritage and could include everything from costume and cuisine, to decorative arts and storytelling. For others it is about what you do when there's nothing you HAVE to do, but can do what you LOVE to do, like cooking, or knitting, playing the piano, reading or building Lego cities. It’s not just hobbies; it’s what feeds your soul, makes you glad you are alive.During the process to create a new cultural plan for Chicago we are engaging the public in a series of meetings, from open-ended Town Halls to more intimate Neighborhood Cultural Conversations. We want you to tell us, “What are the aspirations and hopes for your community and how can the arts and culture play a role in that future?” It’s your opportunity to play cultural planner along with me and tell us what we can do to make the City of Chicago an even greater place to live, work, visit, study, create and thrive. In the process we hope to inspire you to take action alongside us and continue the dialogue beyond the meetings we convene, by engaging online, meeting again with your neighbors, finding collaborators and taking action. Creative action!
- Feb 27, 12Join Us at an Upcoming Neighborhood Cultural Conversation:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (RSVP)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Austin-Irving Branch Library
6100 West Irving Park
Thursday, March 1, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial
2831 West Lawrence Ave.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (RSVP)
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center
1060 East 47th St.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00-8:00 PM
Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Room 317
6130 S. Wolcott Ave.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 (RSVP)
5:30 - 7:30 Pm
Mayne Stage
1328 W. Morse Ave.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 (RSVP)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Douglas Park - Field House
1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
4:00 - 5:00 PM Student Conversation (RSVP)
6:00 - 8:00 PM Community Conversation (RSVP)
DePaul University
Lincoln Park Student Center LPSC Room 120 B
2250 North Sheffield Ave.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 (RSVP)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Austin Town Hall Park
5610 W. Lake St.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 (RSVP)
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Arts Center, Logan Square-Avondale
2800 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 (RSVP)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
South Chicago Branch Library
9055 S. Houston Ave.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 (RSVP)
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Friday, March 23, 2012 (Creative Chicago Expo)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 (Creative Chicago Expo)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Monday, March 26, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00-8:00 PM
Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00 -8:00 PM
Beverly Arts Center
2407 West 111th St.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 (RSVP)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Clearing Branch Library
6423 W. 63rd Pl.
Thursday, March 29, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00 - 800 PM
Copernicus Cultural and Civic Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Saturday, March 31, 2012 (RSVP)
10:00AM - 12:00 PM
Pritzker Elementary School
2009 West Schiller St.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gage Park
2411 West 55th St.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 (RSVP)
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Pullman State Historic Site: Clocktower/Administration Building
11057 S. Cottage Grove Ave. - Feb 07, 12Uptown Update: City Wants Public's Input On Arts, Culture: Check out today's Sun-Times for a great story on how the city is developing a new cultural plan for the first time in 26 years and guess ...
- Feb 09, 12Released by DCASE on Feb 2 2012CITY OF CHICAGO LAUNCHES 2012 CULTURAL PLAN INITIATIVEPublic Town Hall Meetings Begin in FebruaryThe Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is asking residents, cultural organizations and community groups for their input in developing the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan. The plan will deliver a set of recommendations to support the arts and artists throughout the city, as well as enhance economic growth and Chicago’s reputation as a global cultural destination.The last cultural plan was developed in 1986 under Mayor Harold Washington. Since that time, advancements have been made in many areas leading to greater involvement from vested interests.Ideas that sprang from that plan include the renovation of Navy Pier, the redeveloped Theater Row in Chicago’s “Loop” and the creation of incentives for film projects.Financially, Chicago has the third largest creative economy in the U.S., with 24,000 arts enterprises, including nearly 650 non-profit arts organizations, generating more than $2 billion annually and employing 150,000 people. Chicago’s creative vibrancy creates jobs, attracts new businesses and tourists, and improves neighborhood vibrancy and quality of life.“We are creating a new Cultural Plan to address the challenges our city faces today and to identify opportunities for the future,” said Michelle T. Boone, Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. “We want residents and community leaders to help shape a plan that will guide the City’s cultural growth and to reinforce Chicago as a global destination for the arts.”Chicagoans can easily participate in shaping the plan and can submit their ideas through social media, town hall meetings and public forums. The plan will provide a list of recommendations and serve as a blue print for the future of Chicago’s arts and culture community. The strategies of the plan will also help implement key goals such as extending the arts into the neighborhoods.Public engagement will play a key role. Town Hall meetings will be held in four locations beginning February 15 and continuing on February 16, 18 and 21. The following dates include the location and time of each town hall:Wednesday, February 15: Columbia College from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Thursday, February 16: Nicholas Senn High School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Saturday, February 18: DuSable Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Tuesday, February 21: National Museum of Mexican Art from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.To further the conversation and to allow an even greater role, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has launched an interactive website, www.chicagoculturalplan2012.com where Chicagoans can submit ideas and participate in the discussion. Additionally, neighborhood meetings will be held throughout the city this spring; details including time and place will be announced at a later date. The final plan will be unveiled in the fall.The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is finalizing the selection of an outside partner specializing in civic cultural initiatives and will be announced at a later date. Funding will be supported by the generous support of The Allstate Corporation and Chicago Community Trust. Additionally, this program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.About Allstate CorporationThe Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.About The Chicago Community TrustFor 96 years, The Chicago Community Trust, our region’s community foundation, has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. In 2011, the Trust, together with its donors, granted more than $100 million to nonprofit organizations: developing new audiences to sustain Chicago’s vibrant arts organizations, protecting the human success safety net for those hardest hit by the recession, stemming the devastating effects of foreclosures on our communities, elevating teaching to meet world class standards; and improving conditions for healthy and active lifestyles. To learn more, please visit the Trust online at www.cct.org.About the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsThe Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to promoting and supporting Chicago’s arts and culture sector. This includes, but is not limited to: fostering the development of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists, and for-profit arts businesses; presenting high-quality, free or low-fee cultural programs accessible to residents and visitors; and marketing the City’s cultural assets to local, regional, and global audiences. DCASE produces nearly 2,000 public programs, events and support services annually, generating millions in economic benefits for the City of Chicago. For more information visit www.explorechicago.org/DCASE or join us on Facebook or on Twitter @ChicagoDCASE.For additional information on the Chicago Cultural Plan please visit www.chicagoculturalplan2012.com , e-mail at culturalplan@cityofchicago.org or call (312) 744-3316. Join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ChiCulturalPlan.###
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About
CHICAGO CULTURAL PLAN 2012
Our Culture – Our Future
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has launched the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 as a call to action for residents and an open invitation to visitors to explore and shape Chicago.
Be part of developing Chicago’s history.
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CHICAGO CULTURAL PLAN HISTORY
1986
The original cultural plan for Chicago was developed in 1986.[1] under Mayor Harold Washington It was the result of a two-year, city-wide effort to analyze the City's cultural needs and opportunities and to formulate recommendations for action.[2]
Original Cultural Plan (pdf)
1995
The next major event was in 1995, when the City of Chicago and cultural community members came together once again to revisit the plan, this time with more focus on international programs.
2012
"In one of his first acts as Mayor of Chicago,Rahm Emanuel has directed the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to revisit the Chicago Cultural Plan."[3] As of January 2012, The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) launched the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 to identify opportunities for arts and cultural growth for the city. Similar to the 1986 cultural planning process, which involved Chicago citizens as well as cultural, civic and community groups, through citywide community-based planning meetings, the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 will also seek input from various stakeholders and Chicago residents throughout its 50 wards.[4]
Many of the identified topics and issues from the 1986 plan will be reviewed for its current relevancy, including:
- Cultural Policy in City Government
- Citywide Communications and Cooperation
- Facilities
- Technical and Financial Resources
- Arts and Education
- Paying for the Plan - Revenue Options
- International Programs (Addressed in the 1995 revisit)
<h2>History</h2>
The complete Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 is scheduled to be released in Fall 2012
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SUPPORT TEAM FOR CHICAGO CULTURAL PLAN 2012
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CITY OF CHICAGO
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Michelle T. Boone
Commissioner
Jewel Malone
Deputy Commissioner
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Julie Burros
Director of Cultural Planning
Project Manager
Cindy Gatziolis
Director of Public Affairs
Mary May
PR & Media Specialist
Cultural Plan PR LeadPARTNERS
CONSULTING FIRM
Senior Consultant Project Manager and Lead
Orit Sarfaty
Lord Cultural Resources
Director, Performing Arts and Events Core Team
Chris Lorway
Lord Cultural Resources
Senior Consultant Core Team
Joy Bailey
Lord Cultural Resources
Communications
Carly Cannell
WEETU
Cultural Sector Partnerships, Funding Models
Amina Dickerson
Dickerson Global Advisors
Cultural Sector Policy, Strategy
Nick Rabkin
Social Media
Jorge Orozco-Cordero
WEETU
Outreach and Development
Lisa McDonald
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- SummaryThe City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has launched the Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 as a call to action for residents and an open invitation to visitors to explore and shape Chicago.
Last revisited in 1995, the 1986 Plan, developed under Mayor Harold Washington, was designed to be a guide for the future of the arts in Chicago and laid a strong foundation for the diverse and rich array of facilities, programs and cultural identity that has informed Chicago's rich cultural life for over 25 years.
With a new generation of citizens, technological advancement and a new Chicago scene, Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 responds to the challenges that the city faces today and identifies opportunities for growth in the future. Shaped from the many voices and observations of Chicago citizens, as well as, cultural, civic and community groups, Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 is seeking input from various stakeholders and Chicago residents throughout its 50 wards.
RSVP for Public Town Hall meetings. Dates and locations will can be found in the calendar tab on www.chicagoculturalplan2012.com
Your participation and contributions will count! Whether you join us live or through any of our online community channels, please share your vision and resources by participating in creating Chicago Cultural Plan 2012. Your experience and goals make our experience and goals.Specialties: -Cultural Policy in City Government -Citywide Communications and Cooperation -Facilities -Technical and Financial Resources -Arts and Education -Paying for the Plan - Revenue Options -International ProgramsExperience- 1986 - PresentCultural Plan / City of Chicago
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Center on Halsted at Night, Waveland and Halsted in Lakeview.
Michigan at Randolph June 2009 1030am.
Captured from FLIRT Communications office window 6th Floor 155 N Michigan facing South.
NAYON - A Children’s Filipino Cultral Enrichment Program
Teaches the Christmas tradtion of Parol Making - 2011
Elissa Perez and Lenore Oblena - Founders
embrace_nayon@yahoo.com
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