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WHERE ARE WE Now? A first step in the ArtsPlan process was to evaluate our current community environ- ment for the arts. More than 1 20 representatives of arts groups, individual artists and community members met early in 1994 to produce the follow- ing assessment. 4 WEAKNESSES Current shortcomings over which we have control: . Financial support for arts education is declining. . Current financial support does not meet the increasing demands from artists and arts organizations. . Poor audience development, ineffec tive public relations and marketing are negatively impacting the arts. . A low level of collaboration and communication exists among the arts organizations. . There is insufficient leadership development and vision for the arts in the community. . Some arts organizations and artists demonstrate inadequate business acumen. . Availability of venues is limited. . Inadequate media coverage empha- sizes the" entertainment only" aspect of the arts. '1 THREATS External conditions or trends over which we have no control: . A growing perception exists that the arts are unimportant and expendable. . State and federal funding for art and arts education is declining. . The arts are experiencing declining audiences due to aging of current supporters and decreasing arts development in education. . Government has a weak commit- ment to and inadequate long-term planning for the arts. . Continually increasing production costs threaten the viability of artists and arts groups. . The proliferation of entertainment options impacts the arts.