Investment in our creative economy is a building force for [the San Diego] region. The nonprofit arts and culture organizations funded through the Commission’s organizational Support Program (oSP) have an important and vital impact on San Diego’s economy. These organizations stimulate the economy with over $173 million in direct expenditures, including $98.8 million in salaries. In fact, the 70 oSP organizations funded by the Commission constitute an important employment sector, supporting a workforce of more than 7,000. The arts not only create jobs, they provide a competitive advantage in attracting new businesses and a skilled workforce. In addition, 12,144 volunteers contribute time, talent and resources to arts and culture locally. REPORT
Civic Engagement/Community Development
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Annual Report 2010
The annual report for the local arts agency for Sacramento County.
ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Creative Conversations: How to Host an Event in Your Community
Creative Conversations: How to Host an Event in Your Community
Originally recorded on September 16, 2010 (60 minutes)
Have you been hearing about the Creative Conversations program for the past five years, and want to find out how you can host an event in your community? Do you have a topic or challenge in your community that needs to be addressed? Then register for this webinar today!
In this 45-60 minute webinar, presenters will introduce you to Creative Conversations, give an overview of the website and registration process, and provide case studies of sample Creative Conversations that you could consider for your community.
Creative Conversations are a great way to connect your local community to a grassroots movement to elevate the profile of the arts in America.
Available for free to members of Americans for the Arts; not available to non-members.
ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Starting and Sustaining a Local Emerging Leaders Network
Starting and Sustaining a Local Emerging Leaders Network
Originally recorded on August 5, 2010 (60 minutes)
Local Emerging Leader networks come in all shapes and sizes. Want to start one in your community? Or perhaps you want to learn about what other networks are doing and how to sustain and grow the network in your community? Building off the Local Network Toolkit and the 2009 Emerging Leader Field Survey, this webinar will present useful tips and strategies from established networks on how to launch a network or bring your network to the next level.
Presenters: David Seals, Program Manager, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Vice-Chair, Emerging Leaders Council; Stephanie Evans, Local Arts Agency Services Coordinator, Americans for the Arts
Free for members of Americans for the Arts; not available to non-members.
ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Leadership in Tough Times
Leadership in Tough Times
Originally recorded on December 10, 2008 (90 minutes)
In this 90-minute webinar, Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch will moderate a discussion on the strategic questions that savvy arts leaders consider when facing a major challenge–changes in the economy, content controversy, funding crises, and more.
This is a good session for professionals who want to strengthen their strategic response skills as they prepare to face the inevitable challenges that accompany leadership.
Free for both Americans for the Arts members and non-members.
ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Leadership Succession in the Arts
Leadership Succession in the Arts
Originally recorded on October 15, 2008 (90 minutes)
Every arts organization will one day face a change in leadership–with or without advance notice. When that change comes, you and your board can confidently face the transition with a solid leadership succession plan.
Relevant whether your organization is facing an imminent transition or has ample time to prepare, this 90-minute webinar will walk board members and all levels of staff through the process of developing a succession plan that engages key stakeholders, answers critical questions, and addresses your organization’s unique planning needs.
Available free to both Americans for the Arts members and non-members.
