Help us shape the day!  This fall we are planning on holding a daylong event on a Saturday in Worcester that will bring together community members from across the Commonwealth.  Our goal is to provide resources, training, tools, and most importantly, inspiration to help communities build capacity and effect change in order to increase the impact of their community led-efforts to sustain and promote a rich cultural life.

The event will be attended by Local Cultural Council members, artists, Cultural District partners, municipal representatives, and Adams Arts Program participants.

*1.How likely are you to attend?(Required.)

Will definitely attend

Likely to attend

Not sure

Unlikely to attend

Definitely will not attend

*2.Through Mass Cultural Council’s recent strategic planning process and in conversations with constituents, we have identified topics that might be included in the day’s agenda.  Please select up to five topics in which you are most interested.(Required.)

Creating a culture of inclusion

Arts friendly policies in cities and towns

Cultural advocacy 101

Cultural District Initiative basics

Authentically engaging youth in planning, programming, and decision making

Fundraising

Evaluation- How do you measure and talk about impact?

Local Cultural Council Program basics

Creative economy

Developing a strong board and succession planning

Attracting new and/or diverse audiences/participants

Cultural Tourism

Public art 

Attracting collaborators and building successful partnerships

Using data to tell your story

Accessibility 101

Engaging artists in community/placemaking

Supporting and promoting local artists

Working with difficult personalities/getting to consensus

Working with the municipality

Marketing using social media

Increasing access for the culturally underserved 

Increasing public awareness of your offering

3.Please list any topics not listed above that you would like to be included.

4.What benefits or takeaways would you anticipate as an attendee at this event?

5.Is there a particular person or community you have an interest in hearing from?

*6.Tell us a little about yourself (select all that apply):(Required.)

I am on a Local Cultural Council

 I am involved in a Cultural District

I am involved in an Adams Arts Program

I am an artist

I work for a city or town

Other (please specify)

7.Please provide your email address for future communications about this event.

Email Address:

8.Do you have any other comments, suggestions, feedback, or ideas?