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Mission Statement: Our mission is to create diverse cultural art experiences that engage the community by: - pursuing the active participation and cooperation of the art community, government, business, education, and private sector,
- providing resources and opportunities for both the art community and art patrons to experience art in their daily lives, and
- developing new and exciting cultural initiatives that encourage economic growth.
Vision Statement:
Recognized as the regional model for innovative and vibrant cultural arts; nurturing an arts-focused community where people desire to live, work, and visit!
Short Term Goals (to be reviewed quarterly in May, Aug, Nov, Feb):
- Develop a database of contact information for various people (artists, volunteers and patrons) and organizations, an inventory of spaces for events, resources, and calendar of events.
- Hold promotions, events, and fundraisers.
- Partner with other organizations, including event planning.
- Maintain an organizational structure and business plan (budget).
- Develop a public art policy
Long Term Goals (to be reviewed annually):
- Determine the need for a Cultural Arts Center, as well as funding options and possible locations.
- Establish a foundation and develop a long term business plan and staffing needs.
- Raise funds through annual events and grants.
Members Tim Vetang, Chairperson
Bobb Hillery, Vice-Chair
Mary Ann Diggory, Secretary
Jan Ostler
Kent Gallagher
Carolyn Hill
Victor Portincaso,
Acting Treasurer
Jan Schmuckal
Douglas Holzrichter
The Cultural Arts Commission meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,
located at 109 James Street.
To contact the Cultural Arts Commission, please call
630-938-4530 or email them at culturalarts@geneva.il.us