ARTS & CULTURE ACTION ITEMS
Below are the action items identified for each priority outlined in the Arts & Culture section of the Near Eastside Quality of Life Plan.
| 1.1: Establish an arts-centric entity/association/leadership team that provides thought leadership on the holistic implementation of arts and culture strategies, initiatives and programming throughout the near Eastside and is responsible for planning, developing equity and inclusion strategies, resident engagement, project oversight and identifying funding prospects.
Implementation Partner: Arts and Culture Community Action Team |
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| 1.2: Develop a comprehensive corridor planning process for 10th Street (Mass Avenue to Emerson) including a guiding vision for economic development, arts and culture, greenspace, desired amenities, the built environment and reuse strategies for existing vacant buildings and underutilized parcels.
Implementation Partner: John Boner Neighborhood Centers |
| 2.1: Increase arts education opportunities for near Eastside youth in school and during out of school time. As a part of this process, create an inventory of current arts-based programming and sites available on the near Eastside.
Implementation Partner: Arts and Culture Community Action Team or Arts-Centric Entity |
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| 2.2: Create opportunities for youth to explore a wide range of creative industries focused on skill development and career exploration.
Implementation Partner: Arts and Culture Community Action Team or Arts-Centric Entity |
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| 2.3: Make art visible throughout the near Eastside through engaging and unique public art that is distinctive and creates beauty throughout the entire Eastside, with an emphasis on art and beauty in unexpected places.
Implementation Partner: Arts and Culture Community Action Team or Arts-Centric Entity |
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| 2.4: Implement artfully designed wayfinding throughout the near Eastside that highlights the uniqueness and identity and history of near Eastside neighborhoods.
Implementation Partner: Arts and Culture Community Action Team or Arts-Centric Entity |
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| 2.5: Implement public art in collaboration with IndyGo and utilize the Blue Line as an opportunity for engaging public art.
Implementation Partner: IndyGo |
| 3.1: Develop and implement economic development strategies that position the near Eastside as a destination for creative small batch manufacturing focused on increasing employment opportunities for individuals in new media, industrial sewing, carpentry and welding disciplines.
Implementation Partner: Englewood CDC |
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| 3.2: Create and implement a comprehensive arts and creativity marketing strategy that promotes and elevates existing near Eastside creatives and the unique arts and culture assets.
Implementation Partner: John Boner Neighborhood Centers |
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| 3.3: Increase the number of near Eastside locations, spaces and venues where creatives can network, perform and sell their work.
Implementation Partner: Arts and Culture Community Action Team |
Interested in getting involved in the Arts & Culture implementation?
There are many ways to get involved with the Quality of Life Plan for the near Eastside. You can attend a monthly Community Action Team meeting or the quarterly Plan Summit.
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