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ATTACHMENT B <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />The Arts and Business Alliance identified funding as a phase two action item. Members agreed <br />that funding is an important issue. Work to fund and manage “Artsopolis” and build relationships <br />between the arts and business sectors was the first step before engaging in fundraising activities. <br /> <br />Strategy 1.4 – Priority 1 <br />Conduct a thorough review of Hult Center operations to develop, if necessary, a new mission and <br />implement a new operating model that will support that mission in a long-term, financially sustainable <br />way. <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />Contracted with Steven Wolff of AMS Consulting in Boston to conduct a strategic benchmarking <br />study to aid in the assessment and planning process for the Hult Center of the Performing Arts. <br /> <br />? <br />The final report was presented to CSAC in January 2009. The full report is available at <br /> <br />http://tinyurl.com/mxxjw4 <br /> <br />? <br />CSAC recommended Hult staff move forward immediately on review of programming and <br />concessions services. <br /> <br />GOAL 2 <br />To provide comprehensive arts learning experiences for Eugene’s children, youth, and adults. <br /> <br />Strategy 2.1 – Priority 2 <br />Enrich the range of access to arts and cultural learning opportunities for teens and adults. <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />No Shame Theater performances scheduled on First Fridays through the end of the year in attrition <br />to the Eugene Chamber players each Saturday afternoon now perform at the Atrium. <br /> <br />? <br />Partnered with Pacific Winds to host the popular Washburne Music Series. <br /> <br />? <br />Facilitated the first Eugene Symphony event at Cuthbert Amphitheater. <br /> <br />? <br />Introduced “Summer in the City” programming. <br /> <br />GOAL 3 <br />To build participation in and audiences for arts and culture in Eugene. <br /> <br />Strategy 3.1 – Priority 2 <br />Develop a comprehensive communication mechanism to provide information about Eugene’s arts and <br />culture to resident and visitors. <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />The Arts & Business Alliance is progressing on purchasing “Artsopolis” a robust platform for sharing <br />information on arts and culture. <br /> <br />Strategy 3.2 – Priority 1 <br />Implement a coordinated awareness campaign to highlight the value and strength of Eugene’s arts and <br />culture. <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />Since the completion of the Cultural Policy Review a variety of publications have featured articles <br />that speak to the value arts contribute to the community in terms of economics and livability, i.e., <br />Chamber of Commerce, Register-Guard, Travel Lane County. <br /> <br />? <br />The Arts and Business Alliance “Awareness” working committee is developing strategies to <br />coordinate the message. “Artsopolis” will play a major role in increasing awareness. <br /> <br />Strategy 3.3 – Priority 2 <br />Build existing audiences and develop new ones for arts and culture. <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />No Shame Theatre, “Summer in the City”, and the Eugene Symphony Orchestra at Cuthbert are <br />current examples. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />