North Central Indiana Launches Strategic Arts and Culture Plan to Spark Regional Transformation

North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its comprehensive Strategic Arts Plan. This exciting initiative aims to identify, prioritize, and support groundbreaking projects that will revitalize the region’s arts and culture scene.

The Strategic Arts Plan is a collaborative effort that invites the entire community to participate in shaping the future of arts and culture. Through a series of public engagement activities, including workshops, surveys, and online forums, residents are encouraged to share their ideas, passions, and aspirations.

The plan will focus on identifying and prioritizing big ideas – ambitious projects that have the

potential to transform the region. These projects may include:

• Public Art Installations: Creating stunning public art pieces that enhance the urban landscape and inspire creativity.
• Arts Education Initiatives: Expanding access to quality arts education for all ages.
• Cultural Tourism Strategies: Attracting visitors to the region through unique cultural experiences.
• Performing Arts Venues and Facilities: Creating new spaces for artists to rehearse and perform for people within the community and without.
• Visual Arts Hubs: Developing spaces for visual artists to live, work, create, and display their work.

The community is currently invited to participate in the following ways:

• Join a Focus Group: Join us for upcoming community forums and workshops.
• Take the Survey: Share your thoughts and ideas through our online survey.

Visit NorthCentralArts.com to participate and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council is a non-profit community development organization serving Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties.