CHAPTER 3: ASPIRATIONS FOR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT In order for Frankfort to be known as a hub for arts and culture in Kentucky, the City must develop a Creativity and Culture Department. All cultural programming, public art, facilities, and any other function at the city level related to arts and culture will be housed within this department. Staff will manage this department with guidance from the City Manager. This program will be advised by the Creativity and Culture Commission. On the following pages are a mission statement for the department and goals which will guide the program for years to come as well as strategies to support the community’s desires. MISSION FOR THE CREATIVITY AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Creativity and Culture Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Frankfort through supporting and fostering cultural opportunities for local artists, families, tourists, and the general public. GOALS OF THE CREATIVITY AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT
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Enhance community character and solidify attachment to place; Contribute to community vitality; Involve a broad range of people and communities; Value artists and their artistic process by compensating them fairly; and Celebrate the cultural vitality of Frankfort.
Frankfort ARTS Master Plan
