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1 <br /> Arts , Culture & Recreation <br /> Recommendations <br /> Aspirational Goals <br /> Continue with programs that are <br /> In 2037 Everett has a fully-thriving arts scene.Over working well now, and offer more. <br /> the past 20 years,the city has expanded its programs <br /> to extend cultural offerings from the downtown core There is much to be applauded in relation to the city's current art <br /> and cultural offerings.The EnvisionEverett Committee recognizes <br /> to all of Everett's neighborhoods and multicultural these successes and urges the city to continue to build on strong <br /> communities.A broad range of events are held on an programs.For example,the city currently develops a 20-year <br /> annual basis throughout the city. Art has been integrated Parks and Recreational Operations(PROS)Plan every 6 years. <br /> into new construction and development and a strong This provides a deliberate path forward for parks and recreation, <br /> community of working artists is in place.Recreational and should be expanded to include cultural opportunities.The <br /> opportunities associated with Everett's beautiful physical committee recognizes that citizen participation in cultural events <br /> surroundings have been heavily advertised and promoted, is strong and continues to gain over time.The city offers a range <br /> resulting in a regional perception of Everett as an exciting <br /> of activities at low or no cost,and this practice should continue. <br /> Moving forward,the city should continue to provide strong <br /> destination point,not only for physical recreation but for funding to its arts and cultural programming. <br /> arts and culture as well. <br /> Five-Year Success Measure:By 2023 it is evident the city has <br /> This success has been achieved through strong continued to place a strong emphasis on arts and culture, <br /> partnerships between city government,the private and is expanding it well beyond the downtown core.This is <br /> sector,and non-profit arts organizations.Everett has demonstrated through funding levels,from public and/or private <br /> recognized that robust arts and cultural programming sources,that have kept pace with the city's population growth. <br /> and celebrations of multiculturalism contribute to <br /> enhanced livability,and that they also serve as a catalyst Pursue the partnerships necessary for a <br /> for economic development In light of this recognition, robust cultural life. <br /> the city has made the financial investments necessary to <br /> ensure that arts and culture are a strong component of City government by itself cannot adequately fund a fully <br /> thriving cultural life.This can only be achieved through strong <br /> what the city offers to its residents and visitors. partnerships with the private sector and non-profit organizations. <br /> Sponsorships of cultural events can be particularly appealing to <br /> Everett businesses that will benefit from that level of visibility. <br /> -WSNTa,-I City officials should do everything in their power to make certain <br /> :' I public/private/non-profit relationships are strong and supportive <br /> toward the arts,particularly in situations where non-profit <br /> ;: cultural groups may be struggling for success.Especially as the <br /> " ; City of Everett seeks to update its image and promote its assets,a <br /> .a t it p ,1LL + thriving arts and cultural scene can be a significant factor in this <br /> promotion.All partners should be aware of this possibility and <br /> leverage their dollars and energy in ways that work toward the <br /> overall enhancement of the city. <br /> Five-Year Success Measure:By 2023,there is tangible evidence of <br /> viable working partnerships in place to support arts and culture. <br /> � 4 <br /> —Nis;_ Expand cultural activities and the <br /> locations in which they are held. <br /> Celebrate the multi-culturalism of Everett.While the city has done <br /> a good job of offering a number of arts and culture events,these <br /> -- `- - Air have,for the most part,been centered in the downtown core. <br /> Everett's natural resources make it a recreation destination. Now is the time for that to change.Everett encompasses a wide <br /> PHOTO:Silver Lake in south Everett variety of neighborhoods and cultures.Each should be honored <br /> for their contributions to the city,and all of them should play <br /> host to multicultural events that celebrate that richness.Arts, <br /> 24 25 <br />