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Commission approves 250 cultural-district maps and accepts state placemaking support
Summary
Commissioners approved printing 250 cultural-district maps (Garrett Printing) and discussed a Connecticut Office of the Arts placemaking pilot worth $15,000 that will bring a consultant for a May 28 site visit and follow-up planning. Members discussed ad-supported printing, distribution at festivals and using the consultant to build a management plan for the Cultural District.
The commission approved an order for 250 printed cultural-district maps and discussed how advertising could offset costs and provide event listings and a program panel. Commissioners reviewed printing quotes (local Garrett Printing quoted competitively) and voted to proceed with 250 copies to distribute at festivals and downtown locations.
Commission leadership also described a Connecticut Office of the Arts pilot program: a placemaking consultant will visit Bristol on May 28 for a tour and later return for a full planning day. Speaker 1 said the pilot is valued at $15,000 and that the state arts office is funding the consultation; the consultant will help the commission draft the policies and management plan required to retain Cultural District designation.
Commissioners discussed distribution strategies — handing maps out at downtown events, the farmers market and the Month Festival — and local printer selection to support small businesses. A motion to print 250 maps at Garrett Printing was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. The placemaking visit was scheduled and commissioners were asked to identify stakeholders, businesses and municipal partners to meet with the consultant.
