Southwestern New York State Economic Plan

About

Engagement

Background & SWOT

Action Plan

Evaluation

Conclusion

Data Visuals

Full PDF Plan

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  Vibrant Communities: Arts, History, & Culture

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OBJECTIVE 1
Improve the visibility and information about the region's cultural opportunities​

Action Items

• Create a central information source or website for all artistic, historical and cultural opportunities in the region
• Create a map of all physical sites of theater, language, history, and arts opportunities
• Create a brochure that distills the website information into a simple guide

Basket maker doll by Penelope Minner, black ash traditional basket maker and traditional Seneca artist

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OBJECTIVE 2
Create ongoing community and communication among artists and cultural groups

Action Items

​Hold meetings 1-2 times per year for historical societies and for the artist/artisan community to present opportunities for collaboration

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OBJECTIVE 3
Concentrate on youth outreach strategies

Action Items

• Create after-school programs on arts and history topics
• Workforce lens: Create a youth arts mentorship program
• Workforce lens: Incorporate arts and history opportunities into Southern Tier West's new Career Academy
• Develop rural outreach strategies such as a traveling arts truck, rotating exhibits, and traveling theater performances. Equity lens: rural-dwelling youth need more access to arts opportunities.

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OBJECTIVE 4
Reduce barriers to technology access and education for small organizations and arts businesses

Action Items

• Workforce lens: work with small business support organizations to provide workshops specifically for artist cohorts
• Support creation of shared office spaces and makers spaces. Equity lens: make spaces accessible and affordable, and conduct outreach in underserved communities

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OBJECTIVE 5
Improve infrastructure to support the arts and tourism

Action Items

• Repair and upgrade buildings that house artistic and historical collections
• Invest in public transit options that can bring residents and visitors to cultural sites