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ARTS PLAN
Public artistic expressions in all forms enrich our community's cultural, economic, educational, and social fabric, benefiting the health and wellness of Oak Harbor's residents and visitors. To enhance economic health and quality of life through public art and programs, the City of Oak Harbor is developing its FIRST Arts Master Plan, from April through October 2024.
The plan will cover the following topics:
1. Inventorying current public art and recommending future opportunities for placemaking and art installations.
2. Developing recommendations for Arts Programs and Cultural Events.
3. Establishing processes for art consignment, artist calls, and best practices to support local artists.
4. Creating an informative arts website to share updates and resources.
5. Outlining policy best practices to inform Arts Commission and City Council decisions on public art.
6. Identifying future funding sources and partnership opportunities.
Your input is invaluable in shaping this initiative. Join us in developing this plan to benefit our community!
Project Highlights
Through out the project timeline, the project team is hosting a series of outreach events, including public drop-in sessions, focus groups interview, and project survey, from April through September. Check out the photos gallery of highlights from the ongoing engagement events, with local organizations, visiting galleries and music venues, and conversation with residents.
Project Schedule & Engagement Events
Please stay tuned to this website for more project update!
April & MaY
Project Setup & Research
Holland Happening Pop-up
June
6/15 Public Drop-in Session @Interpretive Center
July
7/2 Tuesday 6:00~7:30PM Public Drop-in Session @Interpretive Center
7/4 Thursday 10:00AM~3:00PM Independence Day Parade Pop-Up
August
Synthesis & Analysis
September
Plan Drafting, Stakeholder Confirmation
9/13 Friday 4:30~6pm Public Drop-in Session
@ Interpretive Center
9/14 Saturday 12-2pm Pop-up at Military Appreciation Picnic @ Windjammer
October
Final Plan
September
Drop-in Session
📅 September 13th, 2024
🕙 4:30 pM~6:00 PM
📍 Interpretive Center
@ Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility,
1339 SE City Beach St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Everyone is welcome!
Light snacks will be provided.
The project team will be presenting outreach findings, themes, and opportunities for the arts.
Come engage in direct conversations with the Arts Commission and project consultants from Framework Cultural Placemaking—a team of designers, artists, and economic specialists.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect and contribute to the future of arts and culture in Oak Harbor