Renton Arts & Culture Master Plan Draft Steering Committee March 18, 2010 Prepared by Lund Consulting, Inc.

Review of Cultural Master Plan Development Process City Council included plan in Arts Commission’s mission Leadership Committee guiding overall approach Community Steering Committee shaping and prioritizing Public Open House to generate interest and support City Council presentation and acceptance Promotion and implementation

What are we doing here? Helping Renton create a vision for the arts that reflects the community’s priorities Helping to make that vision a reality

Renton Arts Network on Facebook New Facebook page resulting from first Master Plan Steering Committee meeting Fan page and friends are posted As of March fans/friends Artist opportunities Art supporters and participant opportunities.

Preliminary Survey Results

Proposed Vision Statement to Guide Master Plan Renton aspires to be a center for arts and culture where traditional and contemporary arts thrive and creative industries are cultivated.

Arts & Culture Master Plan Goals Foster cooperation and collaborative community engagement in plan development and ownership of plan recommendations and identify champions to carry vision forward Leverage resources to implement recommendations Support the growth and leadership efforts of local arts organizations Support local emerging and experienced artists Support and cultivate creative industries

Goals (continued) Better serve and represent Renton’s diverse population Partner with local organizations, including the Renton School District, to enhance arts education Ensure arts and cultural facilities meet the current and future needs of the community Establish criteria and guidelines for the placement of public art in commercial and residential neighborhoods Identify the optimal role of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission and other arts and cultural organizations

Identify champions to move vision forward Implement galvanizing project Undertake activities to educate and build awareness about the arts Use social media, blogs to encourage connectivity and networking Provide training to arts organizations and artists Develop diversity initiative Year 1 Strategies Maximum Impact

Galvanize Community

Chihuly Over Venice Example

Renton’s Immigrants

Year 2-3 Strategies Showcase visual arts through show Advocate for policies that support the arts and creative businesses Implement joint fundraising Develop a viable business model for the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center Get youth involved

Feature Public & Private Art Balazs Days

Getting Youth Involved

Year 4-5 Strategies Investigate feasibility of arts center gathering space for visual arts, classes, and studios Create work opportunities for individual artists in the arts Attract new creative economy employers Include art in design teams for civic projects Work with funders to enhance in-school and after-school access to the arts

Art Center Feasibility

Design Teams & Artist Lofts

Group Process Breakout groups to prioritize strategies – 45 minutes Report back top 2 for year 1 top 3 for years 2-5 Sign-up to implement priorities Final plan will include details on tactics

Help us get the word out! Open House for Public to gather input on plan Thursday, April 8, 5 – 7 pm Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center