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Wichita presents first-year update on Cultural Arts Strategic Plan, cites funding gains and gaps
Summary
City cultural services staff told the Wichita City Council they set baseline data in year one of a five-year Cultural Arts Strategic Plan, reported growth in grant applications and economic impact, and flagged funding instability and space shortages as key challenges.
City cultural services staff on May 13 told the Wichita City Council they are one year into a five-year Cultural Arts Strategic Plan and have established baseline data, expanded grant participation and documented economic impact — while warning that unstable public funding and a shortage of affordable performance and rehearsal space remain pressing constraints.
Lindsay, a cultural services presenter, said the division’s “mission is to ensure everyone has equitable access to cultural arts opportunities by activating and strengthening the creative potential of our community.” That mission framed the update on goals including access, facility needs, engagement with underserved populations, creation of new work and partnership development.
Jesse Cozza, division of arts and cultural services, said the department overhauled its grant application process and increased outreach, producing a sharp…
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