[FAC] FAC WANTS YOUR SUGGESTIONS

[Carol A. Hartman]

What would you like the Fresno Arts Council to do for you? 

As we prepare for our annual "Strategic Planning" session, the Fresno
Arts Council would like to hear from you.  Our goal is to give a voice
to Central San Joaquin Valley artists, arts organizations and
individuals interested in the arts . It's mission is to “enrich peoples
lives through the arts.” It's purpose is to foster an arts community
that recognizes and honors the contributions of its citizens to the
arts; advocate to city, county, state and national institutions on
issues of concern to valley artists; collaborate with community leaders,
businesses, corporations, foundations and other arts organizations to
bring artists and audiences together.

The FAC Strategic Plan incorporates:
   1. Strengthening the Cultural Sector
   2. Promoting Arts/Cultural Education
   3. Building Awareness and Audiences
   4. Promoting Public Art
   5. Addressing Social Issues

FAC Projects range from:
    RE-GRANTING A-to-Z funds each year
    ART HOP promotion
    FRESNO ARTS Website
    PUBLIC ART (City & County Designation)
    Monthly City Hall EXHIBITIONS
    County of Fresno Website BANNER Artwork
    ART EDUCATION Partnerships
    HORIZON AWARDS
    DINING WITH THE ARTISTS Event
    SOCIAL SERVICE projects& Exhibitions
    ECONOMIC Development projects
    TECHNICAL Assistance workshops

FAC's Future plans:
    Strengthen OUTREACH Programs to Rural Communities
    Develop funding for RE-GRANTING
    COUNSEL artists via workshops and guest speakers 
       (Professionalism, funding, studio space)
    Provide monthly WORKSHOPS for member collaborations & grant writing
    Provide Weekly UPDATE & progress report postings
    Seek HEALTH INSURANCE programs for artists

Consider:
    Arts in Education
    Arts in Cultural Tourism
    Arts in Community Development (Public Art & Festivals?)
    Arts in Transportation (Roadside Signage?)
    Arts in City Development
    Arts in Rural Development

This is YOUR Community!  In order to serve you better, the FAC would
like your input!  Your suggestions will not go unnoticed.  We have some
wonderful organizations out there who are doing an excellent job
representing and promoting the arts.  Can we help you in any way?  Thank
you. 

Please send replies to:
Carol Hartman at myartinstructor at aol.com
Maria Franco at mfranco at fresnoartscouncil.org

And, thank you, Victor, for developing such a critical website for this
communication,

Carol Hartman,
Executive Director, Fresno Arts Council