Item C: Arts and Outdoors/Cultural Policy Review

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ATTACHMENT B GOAL 5 To integrate arts and culture into the fabric of downtown Eugene and other neighborhoods as part of a comprehensive strategy of revitalization. Strategy 5.1 – Priority 2 Integrate arts and culture into planning and dvelopment activities in Eugene’s downtown. ? Individuals from the arts and culture sector have been asked to serve on a number of committees to ensure the artistic perspective is part of the conversation in planning processes. Strategy 5.2 – Priority 3 Establish approaches to cultural development in the downtown that dovetail with community priorities. ? “Summer in the City” and other activiites associated with the use of public gathering locations encourage revitalization and new relationships. Strategy 5.3 – Priority 3 Enhance Eugene’s physical environment through public art in downtown and throughout the City. ? Awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to fund consultant services to develop Eugene’s first Public Art Master plan. NEA noted that the Cultural Policy Review was an important element in granting funds. ? Developed a document linking all City of Eugene plans together that identify public art as a key element as a foundation from which consultants can work. ? Developed a Public Art Master Plan steering committee comprised of the Public Art Committee and interested community leaders including the University of Oregon. ? Concluded an RFP for services and have a contract with Barney and Worth, Inc. of Portland for the development of the plan. The firm is working with Eloise Damrosch, Executive Director of the Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland. The final is due this fall. ? Reorganization of Cultural Services with dedicated resources to staff Public Art. . Page 3