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Boulder council reviews decade‑long arts blueprint, staff touts $2 million grant program and deep community engagement
Summary
City staff presented the Boulder Arts Blueprint, a 10‑year cultural plan grounded in community engagement and tied to citywide goals; staff highlighted a $2,000,000 grant program increase and asked council for priorities on implementation and funding approaches.
City of Boulder staff on April 9 presented the Boulder Arts Blueprint, a 10‑year roadmap that staff said connects arts and culture strategy to the city’s broader planning goals.
"Boulder's creative sector is a defining strength of our community and a key driver of economic vitality," said Lauren Click, manager of the Office of Arts and Culture. Click told council the plan grew from an extensive engagement process: "We estimate that we reached nearly 2,000 community members with our engagement. Nearly 1,200 people completed the community questionnaire." The presentation cited local data including an artist census and venue study and estimated the nonprofit arts sector generated $115,000,000 in…
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